World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids-6/16-famous Rulers
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He became czar at age 10 and later became Russia's first emperor
- A.
Peter the Great
- B.
Ivan IV, the Terrible
- C.
Nicholas II
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A. Peter the GreatExplanation
Peter the Great (1672-1725) was one of the most famous rulers in history. He ruled first as czar , or king, of Russia. Later, he became Russia's first emperor, which means that he ruled other countries in addition to Russia.
Peter became czar at the age of 10, but others ruled in his place until he was 17.Rate this question:
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The ruler of Babylonia that was famous for a set of fair laws.
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Charlemagne
- B.
Merlin
- C.
Hammurabi
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C. HammurabiExplanation
Hammurabi ruled Babylonia from 1792 to 1750 B.C. He made his kingdom bigger, and it became the first great Babylonian empire. An empire is a group of states or nations under one ruler or government. He also put together one of the earliest groups of written laws, the Code of Hammurabi. The code was famous for setting up fair laws.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Roman emperor Augustus was actually born with this name.
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Julius
- B.
Antony
- C.
Octavian
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C. OctavianExplanation
In 27 B.C., the Senate gave Octavian the name Augustus,which was a title of honor. That year, the Senate also began to give Augustus legal power over Rome and its territories. Under Augustus, the Roman Empire doubled in size. His rule brought peace and wealth to Rome.Rate this question:
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- 4.
This person ruled the United Kingdom longer than any other king or queen in British history.
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Elizabeth I
- B.
Victoria
- C.
Mary Queen of Scots
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B. VictoriaExplanation
Victoria (1819-1901) was queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Victoria was only 18 years old when she became queen, but she is one of the most famous rulers in her country's history. She ruled the United Kingdom longer than any other king or queen in British history.Rate this question:
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This person was president of Mexico 11 times and often ruled as a dictator.
- A.
Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph
- B.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
- C.
Vicente Fox Quesada
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B. Antonio Lopez de Santa AnnaExplanation
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1795?-1876) was a Mexican soldier and politician. He was president of Mexico 11 times and often ruled as a dictator (all-powerful ruler), but he was always overthrown.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This man ruled Italy for 21 years and took the title of Il Duce until he was overthrown.
- A.
Francisco Franco
- B.
Philip II
- C.
Benito Mussolini
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C. Benito MussoliniExplanation
By 1922, the Fascists had become powerful enough to force the king of Italy to make Mussolini prime minister. Benito Mussolini began to create a dictatorship. He abolished all political parties in Italy except the Fascist Party and seized control of industries, newspapers, police, and schools. He took the title Il Duce (The Leader).Rate this question:
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This person founded the Qin dynasty and has a name that means first emperor.
- A.
Zheng He
- B.
Shi Huangdi
- C.
Mao Zedong
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B. Shi HuangdiExplanation
Shi Huangdi (259?-210 B.C.), also spelled Shih Huang-ti, was a Chinese emperor who founded the Qin dynasty (221–206 B.C.). He created the first united Chinese empire and began construction of the Great Wall of China. His name means first emperor.Rate this question:
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He founded the Communist Party in Russia and ruled until his death.
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Lenin
- B.
Stalin
- C.
Khrushchev
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A. LeninExplanation
V. I. Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of the Communist Party in Russia. He led the October Revolution of 1917, in which the Communists seized power in Russia. He then ruled the country until his death in 1924.Rate this question:
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Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011.
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Kim Jong-il
- B.
Kim Il-sung
- C.
Kim Jong-un
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A. Kim Jong-ilExplanation
Kim Jong-il (1942-2011) was the leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011. His name is also spelled Kim Chong-il.Rate this question:
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This ruler of France had the Palace of Versailles built
- A.
Louis XIV
- B.
Marie Antoinette
- C.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
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A. Louis XIVExplanation
The Palace of Versailles is a large, fancy palace in northern France. It was built by King Louis XIV in the 1600's.Rate this question:
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