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Quiz World War II

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Which German general was also known by the nickname Desert Fox?

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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What date is considered the start of World War II?

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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What was the name of the famous Soviet sniper who stood out in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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What does "Veni, vidi, vici" mean in English?

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Which god was considered the king of the gods in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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What does "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean in English?

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What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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Which emperor was known for his philosophical writings, particularly "Meditations"?

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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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What was the Viking name for the region in northern France that they settled and ruled?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Do you know which Greek philosopher and orator was Plato's teacher?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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What was the name of the American researcher who discovered the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in 1911?

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Which was the supreme god in the Ancient Egyptian pantheon?

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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What was the name of Alexander the Great's horse?

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent which Pharaoh?

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