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1 Ancient Rome Who became the first emperor of Rome?
Answer: Augustus
The Roman Senate granted Octavian the title Augustus in 27 BCE, marking the beginning of the Roman Principate.
2 Medieval history Which document did King John seal at Runnymede in 1215?
Answer: Magna Carta
Magna Carta placed written limits on royal authority and became an enduring reference point in constitutional history.
3 World civilizations Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
Answer: The Inca civilization
The Inca built the high-altitude settlement in the Andes during the 15th century, most likely under Pachacuti.
4 Science Who was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize?
Answer: Marie Curie
Marie Curie shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and later received the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
5 Civil rights Who led the Salt March in India in 1930?
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi led the march to Dandi as a nonviolent protest against British control of salt production and taxation.
6 Modern Europe In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
Answer: 1989
Border restrictions were unexpectedly relaxed on November 9, 1989, prompting crowds to cross and dismantle parts of the wall.
7 World War I What agreement stopped the fighting on the Western Front in World War I?
Answer: The Armistice of November 11, 1918
The armistice ended active fighting between the Allies and Germany; the later Treaty of Versailles set formal peace terms.
8 Ancient history Which Roman city is most famously associated with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE?
Answer: Pompeii
Vesuvius buried Pompeii, Herculaneum, and nearby settlements, preserving extensive evidence of Roman daily life.
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