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Question 1 of 15
Which invention is most closely linked to Johannes Gutenberg in the 1400s?
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Question 2 of 15
What do we call the 1803 deal in which the U.S. bought a huge amount of land from France?
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Question 3 of 15
In ancient Rome, what was a "gladiator" most often?
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Question 4 of 15
Which U.S. President is most associated with the New Deal during the 1930s?
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Question 5 of 15
Which conflict was fought between the American colonies and Great Britain in the late 1700s?
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Question 6 of 15
What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to North America in 1620?
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Question 7 of 15
Which ancient wonder was a huge tomb built in India in the 1600s?
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Question 8 of 15
Which leader is best known for uniting much of the Mongol Empire in the 1200s?
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Question 9 of 15
Which ancient city was famously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?
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Question 10 of 15
Which document, signed in 1215, is often cited as an early limit on the power of the English king?
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Question 11 of 15
In the 1400s and 1500s, what do we call the European period known for renewed interest in art and learning?
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Question 12 of 15
Which ancient Greek poet is traditionally credited with writing the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey"?
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Question 13 of 15
During World War II, what was the name of the secret U.S.-led project that developed the first atomic bombs?
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Question 14 of 15
What was the name of the U.S. program that sent astronauts to the Moon, including the 1969 landing?
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Question 15 of 15
Which ancient city-state is known for emphasizing military training and discipline?
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