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Is Castilian Spanish Spoken with a Lisp?
The rumor is that a medieval Spanish king’s subjects imitated his lisp. What’s the truth?
What Led to France’s Reign of Terror?
Some 17,000 people were killed in the Reign of Terror, and as many as 10,000 more died in prison or without trial. What caused...
How the First Surviving Quintuplets Became a Tourist Attraction
The Dionne sisters were the first known set of quintuplets to survive infancy. The fame made family life impossible.
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:South African War
South African War, war fought from October 11, 1899, to May 31, 1902, between Great Britain and the two Boer (Afrikaner)...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong, principal Chinese Marxist theorist, soldier, and statesman who led his country’s communist revolution. Mao was...
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, Mongolian warrior-ruler, one of the most famous conquerors of history, who consolidated tribes into a unified...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution, two revolutions in 1917, the first of which, in February (March, New Style), overthrew the imperial government...

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World Heritage Sites in France Quiz
Which giant bridge-aqueduct was constructed in the 1st century CE to carry water to the city now called Nîmes?...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:By All Military Meanings Necessary: Vocab Quiz
First used in the 15th century, which word means “military operations between enemies”? Taken into English from French, which...
Roman and Byzantine Emperors Quiz
The Roman Empire and its eastern half, the Byzantine Empire, together lasted well over a thousand years. How well do you...
Match the Quote to the Speaker: American Speeches
Presidents, civil rights activists, and more: American history includes many famous and influential speeches that changed...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Which English Words Have Native American Origins?
Which mammal’s English name traces back to an Algonquian word meaning “white animal”? The English name of which antlered...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Women in Power Quiz
Empresses, queens, prime ministers, and more—throughout history there have been many notable women in positions of power....
Emperors and Empresses from Around the (Non-Roman) World Quiz
You may know the emperors of ancient Rome, but do you know emperors and empresses from China, Russia, the Holy Roman Empire,...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Understanding the Titanic Disaster
While the doomed ocean liner Titanic might be the most famous ship in the world, how well do you really know its...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Understanding the Ottoman Empire
What locations were under Ottoman rule? Who were some of the most notable Ottoman leaders? This quiz will test what you know...
华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Understanding the American Revolution
You may be familiar with the road to the Declaration of Independence, but how much do you know about the war that delivered...
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Chile earthquake of 2010 华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Accidents & Disasters
Nature isn’t always peaceful and idyllic. Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other powerful natural phenomena can have devastating consequences on communities and regions throughout the world. But nature is far from the only instigator of large-scale misfortune; human-made disasters and tragedies, both accidental and intentional, can cause significant misery, damage, and loss of life.
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Louis XVI: execution by guillotine Age of Revolutions
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ancient Middle East 华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:The Ancient World
The modern world may look very different from the world that existed in the time of ancient civilizations, but our modern-day life continues to show the influence of cultures, traditions, ideas, and innovations from hundreds of years ago. Learn more about important historical civilizations, sites, people, and events.
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Livy Historians
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branches of the Medici family 华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Historic Dynasties & Families
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David Livingstone. Global Exploration
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Clement VII 华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages comprise the period in European history that began with the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century CE and lasted until the dawn of the Renaissance in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century. This interval of time saw the development of the Gothic style of art and architecture, flying buttresses and all. It was also the era of the Crusades and of papal monarchy, and it was during this period that the idea of Europe as a distinct cultural unit emerged.
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Kemal Atatürk Military Leaders
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Kindertransport The Modern World
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Mississippian culture: Ocmulgee National Monument 华南永昌配资_在线配资炒股:Prehistoric Age
The prehistoric age covers the millions of years that took place before human beings began to create written records of their life and of the world in which they lived. Archaeology and similar fields of study allow us to fill in the gaps and piece together an image of what life was like for our ancestors, including what kinds of flora and fauna they might have encountered.
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Pearl Harbor attack United States History
As with most nations, the history of the United States contains a number of twists and turns throughout the centuries, from the time of the English colonization of North America up to the modern-day America that we're familiar with. Learn more about the people, events, and movements that left an indelible mark in history and shaped the development of the United States as a nation.
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World War I Wars, Battles & Armed Conflicts
Wars, battles, and other domestic or international conflicts, whether armed or diplomatic, are often the outcome of a dispute over natural resources or a struggle for power, influence, and wealth. Major conflicts between nations, peoples, and political groups can end up shifting the cultural and political geography of the world and can also effect change, whether intentional or not, in societal values and the balance of power.
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