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1 In which year did the Spanish Civil War begin?
A July 17, 1936, with a military coup attempt by right-wing generals, including Francisco Franco, against Spain’s democratically elected Republican government, quickly escalating into a full-scale conflict that lasted until 1939.
2 Who was the first wife of King Henry VIII?
A Catherine of Aragon, a Spanish princess and the widow of his older brother, Arthur.
3 Which city did the Allies liberate on 25th August 1944?
A Paris, when the German garrison surrendered after intense fighting by the French Resistance and the entry of French and American troops, marking a pivotal moment in World War II.
4 What did Lord Carnarvon and archaeologist Howard Carter discover in 1922?
A The tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut).
5 What was the name of Sony’s home videocassette tape recorder introduced in 1975?
A Betamax. The Betamax format launched in Japan on May 10, 1975, and in the US in November of the same year. Although it had superior picture quality to its rival, VHS, it eventually lost the format war primarily due to the VHS system’s longer recording times and broader industry support.
6 Which building burned down in Berlin in 1933?
A Reichstag building, home to the German Parliament.
7 Where did the famous witch trials of New England take place between 1692 and 1693?
A Salem Village (now Danvers) and Salem Town, Massachusetts, leading to over 200 accusations, 30 convictions, and 20 executions for witchcraft.
8 Which luxurious and famous transatlantic ocean-going passenger liner launched in 1934?
A RMS Queen Mary
9 In what year did the German Democratic Republic (GDR) government start building the Berlin Wall?
A August 13, 1961, erecting barbed wire and barriers overnight to stop the mass exodus of its citizens to West Berlin
10 In which year did fire greatly destroy London?
A 1666, during the catastrophic Great Fire of London, which burned for four days.