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1) Put these 20th century British Prime Ministers in order based on when they first took office, starting with the earliest: (1 point each)
a) James Callaghan
b) Neville Chamberlain
c) Winston Churchill
d) Harold Macmillan
bcda?
2) In computer network-speak, what does WAN stand for? (1 point). Wide Area Network
3) Which one of these American Civil War battles was not considered a Confederate victory? (3 points)
b) Battle of Fredericksburg. ?
4) Which modern-day country is the site of Hadrian's Wall, a defensive barrier of the Roman Empire built in AD 122-30? (3 points)
Great Britain
5) Which explorer, born Zuan Chabotto, was instrumental in the discovery of sections of North America and in exploring a Northwest Passage? (2 points)
John Cabot?
6) During the American Civil War, which future US President served in the 23rd Ohio Infantry under future President Rutherford B. Hayes, fought in the Battle of South Mountain, The Battle of Antietam, and in the Valley Campaigns of 1864? (3 points)
7) The ______________ Kings is the name given to the English royal dynasty that held the throne from the accession of Henry II in 1154 until the death of Richard III in 1485. (3 points)
8 ) What name is given to the portion of the Internet that is intentionally hidden from search engines, uses masked IP addresses, and is accessible only with a special web browser? (2 points)
Dark Web
9) In the British Empire, there are three "Crown dependencies": the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel and what island in Irish Sea? (1 point)
Isle of Man?
10) Who was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor? (1 point)
Wheelhouse Bonus: (5 points)
During the fall of the Roman Empire, what group of Germanic tribes successfully sacked Rome in 455, looting great amounts of treasure from the city and needlessly damaging objects of cultural significance such as the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus?
Goths?
Total points available: 28
a) James Callaghan
b) Neville Chamberlain
c) Winston Churchill
d) Harold Macmillan
bcda?
2) In computer network-speak, what does WAN stand for? (1 point). Wide Area Network
3) Which one of these American Civil War battles was not considered a Confederate victory? (3 points)
b) Battle of Fredericksburg. ?
4) Which modern-day country is the site of Hadrian's Wall, a defensive barrier of the Roman Empire built in AD 122-30? (3 points)
Great Britain
5) Which explorer, born Zuan Chabotto, was instrumental in the discovery of sections of North America and in exploring a Northwest Passage? (2 points)
John Cabot?
6) During the American Civil War, which future US President served in the 23rd Ohio Infantry under future President Rutherford B. Hayes, fought in the Battle of South Mountain, The Battle of Antietam, and in the Valley Campaigns of 1864? (3 points)
7) The ______________ Kings is the name given to the English royal dynasty that held the throne from the accession of Henry II in 1154 until the death of Richard III in 1485. (3 points)
8 ) What name is given to the portion of the Internet that is intentionally hidden from search engines, uses masked IP addresses, and is accessible only with a special web browser? (2 points)
Dark Web
9) In the British Empire, there are three "Crown dependencies": the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel and what island in Irish Sea? (1 point)
Isle of Man?
10) Who was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor? (1 point)
Wheelhouse Bonus: (5 points)
During the fall of the Roman Empire, what group of Germanic tribes successfully sacked Rome in 455, looting great amounts of treasure from the city and needlessly damaging objects of cultural significance such as the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus?
Goths?
Total points available: 28
