Dominican History
When did the Dominican Republic gain its independence from Haiti?
In 1844
In what year did World War II begin?
In 1939
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Where are the Pyramids of Giza located?
In Egypt
How long did Rafael Trujillo rule the country?
For 31 years
How many years ago did the Berlin Wall fall?
36 years ago (1989)
When was the first iPhone released?
In 2007
When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
In 1990
When was the Colosseum built?
2,000 years ago
Who is known as the “Father of the Dominican Republic”?
Juan Pablo Duarte
Which empire lasted for more than 500 years in Europe?
The Roman Empire
In which century was the printing press invented?
In the 15th century (1440s)
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?
In Paris, France
From what year to what year did the U.S. occupy the Dominican Republic?
From 1916 to 1924
From what year to what year did the French Revolution take place?
From 1789 to 1799
What invention has people used since the early 1990s to connect globally?
The Internet
How long was Queen Elizabeth II the queen of the UK?
For 70 years (1952–2022)
How long have the ruins of Machu Picchu existed?
For more than 500 years
How many years ago were the Mirabal Sisters assassinated?
More than 60 years ago (1960)
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
How long has electricity been used in homes?
For more than 140 years
Which leader has inspired many revolutions in Latin America and has been called “El Libertador”?
Simón Bolívar
Which country has the Great Wall, built more than 2,000 years ago?
China