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December 27th
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  • Which treaty signed in 1919 officially ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany?
  • Which event in 1849 is known as the start of the California Gold Rush, attracting thousands of people from around the world?
  • Which rebellion in 1900 was an anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising in China aimed at ending foreign influence in the country?
  • Which historical event in 1865 marked the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln?
  • Which event in 1912 involved the sinking of a luxury ocean liner during its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg?

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December 27th
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  • Which event in 1773 involved a group of American colonists destroying an entire shipment of tea in protest against the British government's taxation policies?
  • Which event in 1944 was the largest amphibious military assault in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control?
  • Which ancient battle in 480 BC saw a small Greek force led by King Leonidas hold off a massive Persian army for three days?
  • What was the name of the global conflict that occurred between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time?
  • Which historical event in 1848 marked the first women's rights convention in the United States, held in Seneca Falls, New York?

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December 26th
Questions
  • Which event in 1883 saw the eruption of a volcanic island in Indonesia, causing one of the loudest sounds ever recorded?
  • Which historical event in 1867 involved the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States?
  • Which event in 1916 was the longest single battle of World War I, lasting nearly 10 months?
  • Which event in 1945 marked the first use of an atomic bomb in warfare?
  • Which historical event in 1871 led to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership?

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December 24th
Questions
  • Which battle in 1066 resulted in the Norman conquest of England?
  • What year did the Boston Tea Party occur, protesting British taxation policies?
  • Which empire fell in 1453 with the capture of its capital, Constantinople, by the Ottoman Empire?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1848, ended the Mexican-American War and ceded large territories to the United States?
  • Which catastrophic event in 79 AD buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash?

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December 16th
Questions
  • What year marked the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation during the American Civil War?
  • Which major historical event took place in 1920, establishing the international organization aimed at maintaining world peace?
  • What was the name of the conference held in 1945 where Allied leaders discussed the post-World War II reorganization of Europe?
  • Which significant event in 1347 marked the beginning of a devastating pandemic across Europe?
  • Which revolution in 1911 overthrew the Qing Dynasty in China and led to the establishment of the Republic of China?

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December 15th
Questions
  • Which historical event in 1947 marked the beginning of the division between India and Pakistan?
  • Which event in 1989 symbolized a turning point in the Cold War and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe?
  • Which treaty in 1783 officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?
  • Which event in 1963 marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement in the United States, featuring a famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr.?
  • Which event in 1917 marked the United States’ entry into World War I, significantly impacting the war's outcome?

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December 13th
Questions
  • What was the name of the treaty signed in 1494 that divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal?
  • Which event in 1861 marked the beginning of the American Civil War?
  • Which battle in 1815 marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte?
  • Which agreement in 1215 is considered a cornerstone of constitutional governance in England?
  • What was the name of the wall built in 1961 to separate East and West Berlin during the Cold War?

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December 13th
Questions
  • Which revolution began in 1789 and led to the overthrow of the monarchy in a European country?
  • What was the name of the military campaign launched by the Allies on Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I?
  • Which historical event, occurring in 1519, marked the beginning of Spanish conquest in the Americas?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1803, doubled the size of the United States by acquiring territory from France?
  • What was the name of the uprising in 1857 against the British East India Company in India?

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July 24th
Questions
  • In which year did the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in the Cold War, occur, bringing the world close to nuclear conflict?
  • Which historic event, occurring in 1929, marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States and worldwide?
  • What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied North Africa during World War II, launched in November 1942?
  • In which year did the Russian Revolution, leading to the rise of the Soviet Union, take place?
  • Which event, occurring in 1517, is traditionally considered the starting point of the Protestant Reformation?

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July 24th
Questions
  • What major event took place in 1066 that significantly changed the course of English history?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I and laid the groundwork for World War II?
  • Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe, completing the voyage in 1522?
  • What was the name of the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, sparking the space race?
  • Which Chinese dynasty, ruling from 1368 to 1644, is known for its cultural and political achievements, including the construction of the Forbidden City?

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June 30th
Questions
  • Which French military leader became Emperor of the French in 1804 and led several successful campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars?
  • What event, occurring on June 6, 1944, marked the start of the Allied invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II?
  • Who was the British Prime Minister at the start of World War II in 1939?
  • Which treaty, signed in 1648, ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe and marked the beginning of the modern state system?
  • What was the name of the massacre that took place on March 5, 1770, in which British soldiers killed five civilian men, leading to increased tensions between American colonists and the British government?

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April 1st
Questions
  • Which historical event is known as the 'Night of Broken Glass' and occurred on November 9-10, 1938?
  • What was the name of the 1836 battle in which a small Texan force led by William B. Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett fought against Mexican forces?
  • Which historical event, also known as the 'Great Upheaval,' saw the expulsion of the Acadian population by the British from Acadia in 1755?
  • In what year did the devastating 1906 earthquake and subsequent fire strike San Francisco, causing widespread destruction and loss of life?
  • Which historical event, also known as the 'War to End All Wars,' ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919?

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January 4th
Questions
  • Which historical event triggered the start of World War I?
  • What significant event marked the end of the Korean War?
  • What event led to the start of the Russian Revolution of 1917?
  • What historical event is often referred to as 'The Long March'?
  • Which historical event is known as 'The Great Trek'?

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October 6th
Questions
  • What historical event is known as the 'Great Fire of London'?
  • Which historical event is often referred to as 'The Great Depression'?
  • What historical event is known as the 'Storming of the Bastille'?
  • Which historical event is often referred to as 'The Cuban Missile Crisis'?
  • What historical event is known as the 'Fall of Constantinople'?

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October 5th
Questions
  • What historical event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
  • What historical event is known as the 'Boston Massacre'?
  • What historical event is often referred to as 'The Black Death'?
  • What historical event led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the United States?
  • What historical event is known as the 'Trail of Tears'?

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October 3rd
Questions
  • Which historical event marked the end of the Mayan civilization?
  • Which historical event is known as the 'Glorious Revolution'?
  • Which historical event led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?
  • Which historical event is often referred to as the 'Dust Bowl'?
  • Which historical event is known as 'Bloody Sunday'?

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August 9th
Questions
  • In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
  • Which event is known as the 'shot heard round the world'?
  • What year did the construction of the Great Wall of China begin?

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August 7th
Questions
  • In 1546, which religious reformer was arrested and condemned to death in Geneva?
  • Which battle took place on January 13, 1546, during the Schmalkaldic Wars?
  • Who was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor in 1546?
  • What significant event occurred in 1546 that led to the establishment of the Council of Trent?

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August 5th
Questions
  • Which historical event is often referred to as 'The Great War'?
  • What year did the famous 'Boston Tea Party' take place?
  • Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

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August 5th
Questions
  • What event is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
  • In what year did the fall of the Roman Empire occur?
  • Which historical event led to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215?