Loaded Questions 1/23/23 - World History
Shall we set sail?
A late entry, but happy Monday and enjoy these 11 questions about world history!
1. The Temple of the Cross was built in what Mayan capital city located in southern Mexico? Pacal the Great ruled from this city.
2. Elizabeth I delivered the Tilbury speech after what 1588 English victory, which saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
3. The US-led Operation Ajax of 1953 overthrew what Iranian prime minister who tried to nationalize the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company?
4. What leader of the Zulu saw a victory over the British at Isandlwana, but would eventually lose the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879?
5. Both the Koh-i-Noor and the Hope Diamond were from what Indian fortress and city? This city also names a Rene Magritte painting.
6. Ruling from 604 to 618, Emperor Yang of what Chinese dynasty oversaw the completion of the Grand Canal?
7. Also called the Hellenic League, the League of Corinth was founded in 338 BC by whom?
8. Aung San Suu Kyi is the chairperson of what Burmese political party?
9. Published in 1847, "Etiology, Concept and Prophylaxis of Childbed Fever" is a work by what Hungarian physician who promoted washing hands at hospitals?
10. Simon Bolivar took power of New Grenada after securing the victory of what 1819 battle, where Bolivar recruited llaneros to help fight?
11. Some of the "Lost Boys of the Sudan" were members of what largest ethnic group of South Sudan? Along with the Rwandan Tutsi, they are considered the tallest ethnic group in Africa.
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1. The Temple of the Cross was built in what Mayan capital city located in southern Mexico? Pacal the Great ruled from this city.
Palenque
2. Elizabeth I delivered the Tilbury speech after what 1588 English victory, which saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
Battle of Gravelines
3. The US-led Operation Ajax of 1953 overthrew what Iranian prime minister who tried to nationalize the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company?
Mohammad Mosaddegh
4. What leader of the Zulu saw a victory over the British at Isandlwana, but would eventually lose the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879?
Cetshwayo
5. Both the Koh-i-Noor and the Hope Diamond were from what Indian fortress and city? This city also names a Rene Magritte painting.
Golconda
6. Ruling from 604 to 618, Emperor Yang of what Chinese dynasty oversaw the completion of the Grand Canal?
Sui
7. Also called the Hellenic League, the League of Corinth was founded in 338 BC by whom?
Phillip II of Macedon
8. Aung San Suu Kyi is the chairperson of what Burmese political party?
National League for Democracy
9. Published in 1847, "Etiology, Concept and Prophylaxis of Childbed Fever" is a work by what Hungarian physician who promoted washing hands at hospitals?
Ignaz Semmelweis
10. Simon Bolivar took power of New Grenada after securing the victory of what 1819 battle, where Bolivar recruited llaneros to help fight?
Boyaca
11. Some of the "Lost Boys of the Sudan" were members of what largest ethnic group of South Sudan? Along with the Rwandan Tutsi, they are considered the tallest ethnic group in Africa.
Dinka