Questions History Quiz Seven

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A round centred on war and exploration. Pearl Harbour, Columbus reaching Cuba, and the first Norman king of England.

There is a true-or-false about whether the Spitfire flew in the First World War, which catches teams who answer on instinct rather than dates.

  1. Which nation attacked a US Navy base at Pearl Harbour in December 1941?
  2. Was the Spitfire used during the First World War?
  3. Who discovered Cuba in 1492?
  4. During which century did France present the Statue of Liberty to America?
  5. Who stepped onto the moon shortly after Neil Armstrong?
  6. What is the name of Lord Nelson's flagship?
  7. Who was the first Norman king of England?
  8. What is a Fokker Eindecker?
  9. Why has Oslo donated a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square, London since 1947?
  10. Which American President famously helped to feed the entire nation of Belgium following the invasion of Germany during WWI?
  11. What type of vehicle is the Immelmann turn associated with?
  12. Which British king celebrated his Silver Jubilee in 1935?
  13. Who built a famous steam locomotive in 1829 called 'The Rocket'?
  14. What is the Flying Dutchman?
  15. Who was the last British Prime Minister born under the reign of Queen Victoria?