Statistics for History Multiple Choice #3

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Question	Answer	% Correct
Did Egyptian pharaohs ever marry their sisters?	Yes	91%
What style of architecture is exemplified by the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris?	Gothic	85%
Where and when was Siddhārtha Gautama, aka Buddha, born?	≈ 500 BC, Nepal	74%
Which of the following was NOT one of the Ancient Wonders of the World?	The Parthenon	72%
Did the Crusaders ever capture Jerusalem?	Yes	72%
How long did Hitler envision his "Third Reich" lasting?	1,000 years	69%
Where was the Mayan civilization based?	Around the Yucatan peninsula	68%
Has the United States ever invaded Canadian territory?	Yes	68%
How did Gandhi die?	Assassinated by a Hindu nationalist	67%
Were Italy and the United Kingdom allies or enemies during World War One?	Allies	61%
What happened to Persia during the Mongol invasions?	The population was reduced by up to 90%	59%
What was the Holodomor?	A famine in Ukraine deliberately made worse by Soviet policies	53%
Who was Anton Chekov?	Playwright	52%
Where was the Metric System developed?	France	51%
How were Holy Roman Emperors chosen?	Elected by a small group of princes	43%