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1 Which of Henry VIII’s many wives was he married to for the shortest period of time?
A Anne of Cleves, only six months. While Thomas Cromwell orchestrated the union, Henry VIII sought an annulment due to his lack of attraction to Anne.
2 Who served as Deputy Prime Minister in Churchill’s wartime cabinet from 1942–45?
A Clement Attlee. While he held no formal title, the government recognised Attlee as the Prime Minister’s deputy, and he played a crucial role in the wartime coalition.
3 In which modern-day country was the Nazi’s concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz?
A Poland – in a portion annexed by Germany in 1939.
4 The 1386 Treaty of Windsor confirmed the alliance between England and which other country?
A Portugal. Historians consider this the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world. King Richard II of England and King John I of Portugal signed the treaty on May 9, 1386.
5 In which year was the Battle of Passchendaele campaign in the First World War?
A 1917 – there were around 250,000 British casualties, including around 70,000 killed. German casualties were around 220,000.
6 Who was the president of the USA in 1970?
A Richard Nixon – the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until his resignation in 1974.
7 Which Jacobin led the Reign of Terror in France?
A Maximillian Robespierre. The Terror ultimately ended with Robespierre’s downfall and execution in 1794.
8 In which European country did the Carnation Revolution take place in 1974?
A Portugal. It was a military coup that overthrew the Estado Novo regime, a long-standing authoritarian government, on April 25, 1974, initiating a transition to democracy.
9 What was the name of the first Space Shuttle launched into orbit in 1981?
A Columbia – launched on April 12, 1981, and returned on April 14, 1981, 54.5 hours later, having orbited the Earth 37 times.
10 In what year did the Vietnam War end?
A April 30, 1975.The Fall of Saigon. It was the last major event of the Vietnam War.