Questions History Quiz Two

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A round reaching back to the ancient world. The Statue of Zeus, the only surviving wonder of the seven, and the Roman leader who invaded Britain in 55 BC.

Michelangelo and the Flying Scotsman provide the lighter half, along with a question on Henry VIII's surname.

  1. Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
  2. What was the Flying Scotsman?
  3. What was Henry VIII's surname?
  4. Who was leader of the Romans when they invaded Great Britain in 55 BC?
  5. In which country was the Statue of Zeus located?
  6. Out of the seven ancient wonders of the world, which one is still standing?
  7. Which city did the Romans refer to as Londinium?
  8. In which country was Adolf Hitler born?
  9. Which British King had a stutter?
  10. In which year did the Falklands War take place?
  11. Who invented the Spitfire?
  12. Which American civil rights leader was assassinated in 1968?
  13. What is the name of King Arthur's sword?
  14. Which country was Saddam Hussein ruler over?
  15. During which year was The Great Fire of London?