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Armada against England in 1588?

      5 Born in London in 1827, which surgeon was a pioneer of antiseptic surgery?

      6 Who was the first Roman emperor, the adopted son and heir of Julius Caesar?

      7 In which decade did George Washington become US President?

      8 What colour were the shirts of Mussolini’s Italian Fascists?

      9 In which century AD was Hadrian’s Wall built?

      10 What was the nationality of WWI spy Mata Hari?

      11 In which decade of the 20th century was Mikhail Gorbachev born?

      12 The Battle of Bunker Hill took place during which war?

      13 What was the name of the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine?

      14 Which world conqueror lived from 356 to 323 BC?

      15 By what name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi more usually known?

      16 Who preceded Baroness Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister?

      17 To which English ruling dynasty did Elizabeth I belong?

      18 From which country did Texas gain independence in 1836?

      19 In which century did the Seven Years’ War take place?

      20 The economic climate leading to the collapse of the British South Sea Trading Company in 1720 was given what three-word term?

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      1 What are the two main elements of the Eucharist?

      2 In the context of education, for what do the initials TEFL stand?

      3 Of which range is Mont Blanc the highest peak?

      4 Which sport is played at Sunningdale?

      5 Which British series, running for 13 episodes in 1968, featured Sir Basil and Lady Rosemary?

      6 What is the first name of the clown character used by McDonald’s as their primary mascot?

      7 In which US state is the airport with the code DEN?

      8 Which of the body’s organs is affected by hepatitis?

      9 What word can refer to a flying mammal and an item of sporting equipment?

      10 The character of Inspector Mike Burden assisted which detective?

      11 Lou Ferrigno played which “Incredible” character on TV in the 1970s?

      12 During which war were Anderson shelters used?

      13 Which UK city would you visit to see Roman Baths and a famous Pump Room?

      14 In the novel Oliver Twist, what is the name of the villain who leads the gang of young thieves?

      15 What colour is citrine?

      16 Which animated film features the character of Jiminy Cricket?

      17 What is the boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit Scale?

      18 Apart from jokers, how many red cards are there in a standard pack?

      19 Is a roach a freshwater or sea fish?

      20 What is a bodhran?

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      1 What is the capital of Russia?

      2 What is Russia’s unit of currency?

      3 Which important event in Russian history occurred in 1917?

      4 The name of which alcoholic Russian drink roughly translates as “water”?

      5 Which complex situated in Russia’s capital serves as the official residence of the President of Russia?

      6 What name was given to the period of tension which existed between the East and West in the wake of WWII?

      7 Do drivers in Russia drive on the right or the left-hand side of the road?

      8 Which ocean lies to the east of Russia?

      9 In which year of the 21st century did Russia abolish Daylight Saving Time?

      10 Which plaza in Russia’s capital connects to many of Russia’s major roads and highways?

      11 Which Russian mystic rose to power in the early 1900s by befriending the Emperor of Russia?

      12 In 1957, which satellite of Russian origin became Earth’s first artificial satellite?

      13 What is the name given to the traditional Russian dolls of decreasing size which fit inside one another?

      14 What is the name of the Russian socialist state which was dissolved in 1991?

      15 What title was given to the Russian emperors?

      16 In terms of landmass, is Russia the world’s largest country?

      17 Which Russian communist revolutionary and politician was born in 1870 and died in 1924?

      18 Which sea to the south of Russia is also surrounded by, amongst other countries, Turkey, Bulgaria and the Ukraine?

      19 Which animal is a widespread symbol for Russia?

      20 Alaska is separated from Russia by which strait?

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      1 The world’s first passenger train service using steam locomotives ran between which two English towns?

      2 In the rhyme that starts “Two little dicky birds sitting on a wall”, what were the birds called?

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