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What was the name of the ship that sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912?
Britannic
Lusitania
Titanic
Olympic
Carpathia
Correct answer is C
The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage in 1912.
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Clement Attlee
David Lloyd George
Anthony Eden
Correct answer is A
Winston Churchill served as British Prime Minister during most of World War II.
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Mark territory
Protect against invasions
Facilitate trade
Create a transportation route
Show imperial power
Correct answer is B
The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions from northern tribes.
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
Roman Empire
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Correct answer is B
Genghis Khan founded and ruled the Mongol Empire.
Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Francis Drake
Amerigo Vespucci
Correct answer is C
Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation of the globe, although he died during the voyage.