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Pub quiz question 3128 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which carved stone was the key to the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics?
Answer: A: The Rosetta Stone
Categories: Language (4) History (6) Science (6)

Pub quiz question 3098 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which Henry commanded the winning side at Agincourt?
Answer: A: Henry V
Categories: History (1) Royalty (1)

Pub quiz question 3132 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which ancient monument, close to the Pyramids of Giza, is said to have been partly formed by natural erosion?
Answer: A: The Spinx
Categories: History (3) Geography (3) Landmarks (3)
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Pub quiz question 8129 by pjh

Question: Q: How many of Henry VIII's wives were called Catherine?
Answer: A: 3
Categories: History (3) Royalty (3)

Pub quiz question 5299 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which South American Indian people ruled an empire centred on southern Peru?
Answer: A: Incas
Categories: Geography (5) History (5)

Pub quiz question 3136 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which member of the royal family masterminded the Great Exhibition of 1851?
Answer: A: Prince Albert
Categories: Royalty (4) History (5) London, UK (5) Landmarks (5)

Pub quiz question 3056 by pjh2

Question: Q: What was writer and war hero T.E. Lawrence popularly known as?
Answer: A: Lawrence of Arabia
Notes: *: The T.E. stands for Thomas Edward
Categories: History (2) Military (2) Literature (2)
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Pub quiz question 7103 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which Italian city did Christopher Columbus claim he was born in?
Answer: A: Genoa
Categories: Geography (7) Travel (7) History (7)

Pub quiz question 1194 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952?
Answer: A: George VI
Categories: History (3) Royalty (3)

Pub quiz question 4119 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which country did train robber Ronnie Biggs move to when police discovered his Australian address?
Answer: A: Brazil
Categories: Geography (3) History (3)