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Great Revolutions of the World

Great Revolutions of the World

From the barricades of Paris to the squares of Prague, revolutions have redrawn the map of the world again and again. Check if you remember where and when they broke out, who led them and what they came to be called. 15 questions that span four centuries of history.

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What the quiz is about "Great Revolutions of the World":

What is this quiz about?

Revolutions that changed the history of countries and whole continents, from 17th-century England to 21st-century Ukraine. The questions cover dates, slogans, leaders and the names these events go by in textbooks.

Who is it for?

Anyone who enjoys history or wants to check what they remember from school. You don’t need special preparation: if you know the general picture, you can work out some of the answers.

How many questions are there and what do they cover?

15 questions on revolutions in Europe, the Americas and Asia from the 17th to the 21st century, plus a bonus one on the Industrial Revolution. Every question has an illustration: a painting, a portrait or a photo of the time.

How hard is the quiz?

Medium. The first questions are easy, then come dates and names not everyone remembers, for example about China and Mexico. The last ones are easier again, about events many people remember from the news.

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