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1 What was the name of the treaty that ended the First World War?
A Treaty of Versailles. Signed in 1919, this peace agreement was the outcome of the Paris Peace Conference and established the terms of peace between the Allied powers and Germany.
2 At which battle of 1314 did Robert The Bruce defeat the English?
A Bannockburn. The decisive two-day battle in the First War of Scottish Independence saw the Scottish forces, using tactical manoeuvres and advantageously chosen ground, overwhelm the larger English army led by King Edward II.
3 Which British nuclear-powered submarine sank the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano on May 2, 1982, during the Falklands War?
A HMS Conqueror. This event resulted in the deaths of over 300 Argentine sailors and remains the only time a nuclear submarine has sunk an enemy vessel in combat.
4 How old was Lady Jane Grey when she had her nine days as Queen of England?
A Sixteen. She was executed at the age of 16 or 17 in 1554.
5 How long did “Prohibition” last in the USA?
A 13 years. The period began with the 18th Amendment in January 1920 and ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in December 1933.
6 When women in Britain were granted the vote in the 1918 Representation of the People Act, how old did they have to be before they could vote?
A Thirty
7 For what reason did countries boycott the 1980 Summer Olympic Games?
A USSR invasion of Afghanistan. Approximately 60 nations joined the boycott, but some Western countries, like Great Britain, allowed their athletes to decide for themselves whether to participate.
8 The Nazi regime was Germany’s Third Reich; what was the First Reich?
A Holy Roman Empire (800–1806), a diverse collection of territories in Central Europe.
9 On which South Pacific island did the mutinous crew from the HMS Bounty make their home?
A Pitcairn Island. After two months of searching, the mutineers, led by Fletcher Christian, found Pitcairn Island, an uninhabited and fertile island.
10 In which modern-day country did the battle of Waterloo take place?
A Belgium, near the town of Waterloo. At the time, the area was part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.