World History Quiz
Difficulty : Medium Get 6/10 correct to pass the quiz
Question 1 of 10
What was the profession of Russian Rudolf Nureyev, who defected to the west in June 1961?
Question 2 of 10
A tower in which city replaced the CN Tower as the world's tallest building?
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Question 3 of 10
Which Victorian explorer discovered the Victoria Falls in Africa?
Question 4 of 10
The Viking 1 space probe sent back pictures from which planet in 1976?
Question 5 of 10
The 1972 "Bloody Sunday" shooting, killing 14 protestors, happened in which UK city?
Question 6 of 10
Who was convicted of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald in 1964?
Question 7 of 10
Golda Meir was elected first female leader of which country in March 1969?
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Question 8 of 10
The Wars of the Roses were fought between Lancaster and which other Royal House?
Question 9 of 10
What was the surname of Sir Robert, founder of the Metropolitan Police?
Question 10 of 10
What was the name of the ship in which Captain Cook explored Australia in 1770?
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