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When did the Ottoman Turkish Empire make history by conquering constantinople?

1453

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The conquest of Constantinople was carried out by the Ottoman Turks under the leadership of…

Sultan Mehmed II

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What was the new name of Constantinople after it was conquered by the Ottomans?

Istanbul

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Mount Fuji is located on Honshu Island and is the highest mountain in Japan.  On December 16, 1707, Mount Fuji erupted after 'sleeping'.  How long does Mount Fuji sleep?  

10,000 years

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What South Asian country emerged in 1971 as the result of civil war and foreign invasion?

Bangladesh

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ASEAN is an organization whose member countries focus on cooperation in the field of?

Social, economic, security

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The only kingdom or country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by the West was?

Thailand

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Where was the center of trade and culture in ancient times known as the "Silk Road"?

Central Asia

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Which Chinese dynasty is often credited with the establishment and development of the Silk Road?

Han Dynasty

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What year was the American defeat in Vietnam City or the commonly called the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War?

1975

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What date did the World Trade Center or Twin Tower tragedy happen?

11 September 2001

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Who led the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City?

Osama Bin Laden

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Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

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The 9/11 incident (11 September 2001) was an important event in world history.  What happened on 9/11?

Terrorists blew up two important buildings in New York, namely the Twin Towers which were the tallest buildings in the world at that time

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Which war interrupted construction of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.?

American Civil War

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Which ancient civilization is famous for Machu Picchu?

Inca

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What document, signed in 1776, declared the independence of the American colonies from Britain?

Declaration of Independence

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Why were ancient Egyptian royalty buried in tombs?

they would continue to live after death

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Where did the ancient civilization of Egypt thrive?

Nile River Valley

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Where was the ancient kingdom of Egypt famous for its pyramids located?

Giza

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In what year was South Africa declared a republic?

1961

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Which ancient civilization is known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Egypt

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In which year did Nelson Mandela receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

1993

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In which country was Nelson Mandela born?

 South Africa

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Which desert is the largest in Africa?

Sahara Desert

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