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In 1582, Oda Nobunaga was betrayed and ambushed byr his general Akechi Mitsuhide. Where did this occur?,

Answer: Honnō-Ji Temple in Kyoto,

In 1970, an Apollo mission attempted to land on the moon. Due to a technical problem, it was only able to orbit the moon and return to Earth. What was the name of the mission?,

Answer: Apollo 13,

Sandro Botticelli's painting 'Venus and Mars' is famous for its bright colors and beautiful figures. In which gallery is this painting currently housed?,

Answer: At the National Gallery in London (Trafalgar Square),

In Russian history, what nickname did the first Tzar receive for his tyranny?,

Answer: Ivan the Terrible,

What 4-word saying was followed by Oda Nobunaga?,

Answer: Rule with absolute strength,

Where did Ancient Roman soldiers get their weapons and armor?,

Answer: Of themselves,

Where did Genghis Khan start to build his Mongolian empire?,

Answer: Asia,

'The end justifies the means' was a core belief of the author of 'The Prince'. What was his name?,

Answer: Machiavelli,

Which of the following was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievement?,

Answer: Humanism,

In what year did Ricardo Coração de Leão and Saladin sign a truce?,

Answer: 1192,

What was a lighthouse built after Macedonia conquered Egypt and was it one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?,

Answer: The Lighthouse of Alexandria,

Keira once defied the world's expectations of her in a glorious battle. Where did this battle take place?,

Answer: Sunset Canyon,

In what year did Einstein publish his four Annus Mirabilis ('Miracle Articles')?,

Answer: 1905,

Which of the following doctors was the first to describe fully and in detail the systemic circulation and function of the heart?,

Answer: William Harvey,

Where did the final battle between King Arthur and Mordred take place, according to Arthurian Legend?,

Answer: Camlan,