World Book Trivia Challenge 9/10 - War
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During the War of the Roses, which side could be identified with a white rose?
- A.
House of York
- B.
House of Lancaster
- C.
House of Roe
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A. House of YorkExplanation
Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars in England in the 1400's. Two branches of the royal Plantagenet family fought for the English throne. Each side had a rose as its symbol. The House of York had long used a white rose as its emblem. The House of Lancaster became identified with a red rose.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why is the Cold War called the Cold War?
- A.
It was fought during winter.
- B.
It never escalated to actual fighting on a wide scale.
- C.
None of the soldiers were able to wear coats.
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B. It never escalated to actual fighting on a wide scale.Explanation
Cold War describes the intense rivalry that developed after World War II (1939-1945) between groups of Communist and non-Communist nations. The struggle was called the Cold War because it did not actually lead to fighting, or "hot" war, on a wide scale.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What treaty was signed that signaled the end of the Franco-Prussian War?
- A.
Treaty of Paris
- B.
Treaty of Belgium
- C.
Treaty of Frankfurt
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C. Treaty of FrankfurtExplanation
The Franco-Prussian War officially ended with the Treaty of Frankfurt, signed on May 10, 1871.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which was the first war to be covered by newspaper reporters and photographers at the front?
- A.
Crimean War
- B.
Russo-Japanese War
- C.
Punic Wars
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A. Crimean WarExplanation
The Crimean War was the first war to be covered by newspaper reporters and photographers at the front. The English poet Lord Tennyson wrote a famous poem, "The Charge of the Light Brigade," about the Battle of Balaklava. The activities of Florence Nightingale, an English nurse, later helped bring about improvements in nursing and hospital care.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Peasants' War was the uprising of peasants against their lords in which country?
- A.
England
- B.
Italy
- C.
Germany
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C. GermanyExplanation
Peasants' War refers to the rebellion of German peasants against their lords in 1524 and 1525. This was the greatest mass uprising in German history.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Seven Years' War started because of fighting over what province?
- A.
Cyprus
- B.
Silesia
- C.
Galicia
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B. SilesiaExplanation
The Seven Years' War resulted from the desire of Maria Theresa, ruler of Austria, to recover possession of the province of Silesia from Frederick the Great, king of Prussia.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many struggles made up the Punic Wars?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
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B. 3Explanation
Punic «PYOO nihk», Wars, were three struggles between ancient Rome and Carthage. Rome won all three wars.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Crofters' War took place in which country?
- A.
Finland
- B.
Scotland
- C.
Greenland
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B. ScotlandExplanation
Crofters' War was a series of agrarian disturbances in Scotland during the 1880's.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Seven Weeks' War is also called the _________ War.
- A.
Austro-Prussian
- B.
Russo-Turkish
- C.
Italo-Ethiopian
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A. Austro-PrussianExplanation
Seven Weeks' War, also called the Austro-Prussian War, took place from June to August of 1866. Austria and many of the German states fought against Prussia and Italy.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who was the Greek god of war?
- A.
Hades
- B.
Ares
- C.
Apollo
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B. AresExplanation
Ares was a god of war in Greek mythology.Rate this question:
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