Dominican History
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When did the Dominican Republic gain its independence from Haiti?

In 1844

100

In what year did World War II begin?

In 1939

100

Who invented the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell

100

Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln

100

Where are the Pyramids of Giza located?

In Egypt

250

How long did Rafael Trujillo rule the country?

For 31 years

250

How many years ago did the Berlin Wall fall?

36 years ago (1989)

250

When was the first iPhone released?

In 2007

250

When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?

In 1990 

250

When was the Colosseum built?

 2,000 years ago

400

Who is known as the “Father of the Dominican Republic”?

Juan Pablo Duarte

400

Which empire lasted for more than 500 years in Europe?

The Roman Empire

400

In which century was the printing press invented?

In the 15th century (1440s)

400

Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?

Winston Churchill

400

In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?

In Paris, France

700

From what year to what year did the U.S. occupy the Dominican Republic?

From 1916 to 1924

700

From what year to what year did the French Revolution take place?

From 1789 to 1799

700

What invention has people used since the early 1990s to connect globally?

The Internet

700

How long was Queen Elizabeth II the queen of the UK?

For 70 years (1952–2022)

700

How long have the ruins of Machu Picchu existed?

For more than 500 years

1000

How many years ago were the Mirabal Sisters assassinated?

More than 60 years ago (1960)


1000

Which countries have fought in both World War I and World War II? (Mention at least 2) 

Germany, France, Britain, Russia (later the USSR), and others

1000

How long has electricity been used in homes?

For more than 140 years


1000

Which leader has inspired many revolutions in Latin America and has been called “El Libertador”?

Simón Bolívar

1000

Which country has the Great Wall, built more than 2,000 years ago?

China

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