1 - What was the first continental European state to complete its rail network, in the 1840s?
2 - Approximately what percentage of Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia or Germany were named 'Frederick', 'Wilhelm', or the combination 'Frederick Wilhelm'?
3 - Who founded the Red Cross?
4 - In the 960s, having been defeated in war by Pandulf (the Duke of Capua) and with Berengarius II (King of Italy) looking to take control of Rome, Pope John XII requested the help of which ruler?
5 - On which side did Finland fight in WWII?
6 - What was the capital of Republican China (1928 - 1949)?
7 - Which of these countries lost the least men in WW1?
8 - Who fought in the Winter War (1939-1940)?
9 - What is Sri Lanka's former name?
10 - Against which country did William the Silent, Prince of Orange, lead his revolt?
11 - Which American Civil War battle had the highest number of casualties?
12 - Which of the following territories was the last to remain under Spanish rule?
13 - Of which country was Finland part before 1809?
14 - Under which sultan did the Ottomans capture Constantinople from the Byzantines in 1453?
15 - All three times Mexico has been invaded from the sea (by the Spanish, by the Americans, and by the French), the invaders have landed at virtually the same location. Which modern Mexican city does that location correspond with?
16 - How much did the Federal State of Germany spend on German Reunification between 1990 and 1999?
17 - Who lost a battle in England on the 25th September 1066?
18 - On the 16th April 1746, the last pitched land battle to have taken place in Britain took place, in which the hopes of 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' came to an end. What was the name of this battle?
19 - When did Austria become Austria-Hungary (the Dual Monarchy)?
20 - Which famous politician popularised the term "Iron Curtain" to describe the separation of Europe during the Cold War?
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