Q.1.
What TV series was loosely based on the English War of the Roses?

Author George R. R. Martin used the 15h century War of the Roses in England as the backdrop to his War of the Five Kings

Q.2.
When did Italy become a single country?

Italy finally became one nation-state on March 17, 1861, when all the different countries on the Italian Peninsula unified under King Victor Emmanuel II.

Q.3.
Who was the first European to land in Australia?

Dutch explorer Willem Janzoon arrived in northern Australia in 1606, 164 years before James Cook.

Q.4.
Who won the 1879–1884 War of the Pacific?

The War of the Pacific between Chile and Bolivia was won by Chile. It resulted in Bolivia losing its coastline and becoming landlocked. Bolivia still claims its Pacific coast.

Q.5.
Ivan the _________ was a famous Russian tsar?

The 'terrible' in Ivan the Terrible doesn't necessarily mean evil. The Russian translation means 'powerful' or 'formidable'.

Q.6.
Where was Marie-Antoinette from?

Although a famous queen of France, Marie-Antoinette was actually Austrian. The saying 'let them eat cake” is attributed to her but there is no evidence she ever said it.

Q.7.
Which country did Panama break away from to become independent?

With US help, Panama broke away from Colombia. The Americans thought an independent Panama would be easier to deal with concerning the canal.

Q.8.
What sport did Abraham Lincoln excel at?

As a young man, Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler.

Q.9.
What country was Stalin from?

Joseph Stalin, who ruled Russia from 1922–1952 was actually from Georgia and first arrived in Russia as a prisoner at the age of 25.

Q.10.
Which Roman emperor made his horse a senator?

Caligula made his horse, Incitatus, a senator. It's believed this was to ridicule the senate by implying a horse could do their job.