Sudden Death Quiz

Sudden Death Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

What number is equal to Roman numeral V?

Question 2 of 15

Which computer company bought Nokia in 2013?

Question 3 of 15

Which of these countries was in Europe's Eastern Bloc?

Question 4 of 15

Who was the first black South African president?

Question 5 of 15

Who shot Lee Harvey Oswald?

Question 6 of 15

India conducted its first what in 1974?

Question 7 of 15

In what industry did John Davidson Rockefeller get rich?

Question 8 of 15

In Ancient Egypt, what was papyrus used for?

Question 9 of 15

Which two nations signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 1987?

Question 10 of 15

What country had to give up ruling Korea after World War II?

Question 11 of 15

Growing this provided much of the wealth on which Greek civilization was built, but the trees have deep roots that do a poor job of binding soil, so they ultimately cost Greece its agricultural productivity, contributing to its downfall. What is it?

Question 12 of 15

In 2013, Magnus Carlsen became the all-time highest rated player in what board game?

Question 13 of 15

What year did India gain independence from Britain?

Question 14 of 15

Which country was Mary Queen of Scots the Queen of?

Question 15 of 15

What Hollywood actress did John Hinckley, Jr. try to impress by shooting Ronald Reagan in 1981?

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