History Quiz – Test 12
History quiz, test 12 of 19: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 111
Which battle, fought in 1815, marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte?
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Correct answer: Battle of Waterloo
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Question 112
Which treaty, signed in 1871, ended the Franco-Prussian War and led to the unification of Germany?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Frankfurt
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Question 113
Which military conflict, fought between 1899 and 1902, is known for the use of guerrilla warfare and resulted in the establishment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines under American rule?
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Correct answer: Philippine-American War
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Question 114
Which ancient artifact, discovered in 1799, played a crucial role in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs?
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Correct answer: Rosetta Stone
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Question 115
What significant event took place on July 20, 1969, marking humanity's first steps on another celestial body?
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Correct answer: Apollo 11 Moon landing
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Question 116
Which event in 1492 marked the beginning of the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas?
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Correct answer: Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas
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Question 117
Which treaty, signed in 1783, officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Paris
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Question 118
Which innovation is commonly associated with the early stages of the Industrial Revolution in Britain during the late 18th century?
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Correct answer: The steam engine
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Question 119
Which ancient civilization is known for building the Pyramids of Giza?
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Correct answer: Ancient Egypt
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Question 120
What was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800?
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Correct answer: Philadelphia