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History	Country	% Correct
This country has been the most populous in the world at many points in history, including the years 1000, 1500 and 1800.	China	100%
This country became independent on 20th May 2002.	East Timor	100%
A ruler from what is now this country founded the largest contiguous land empire in history.	Mongolia	100%
A precursor of this country built the largest temple complex in the world, in terms of land area.	Cambodia	83%
This country was preceded by what were known as the Trucial States, a group of tribal confederations whose leaders had signed truces with the United Kingdom.	United Arab Emirates	83%
This country's capital was one of the capitals of the Durrani Empire.	Afghanistan	80%
Mesopotamia was largely located within this country.	Iraq	80%
One of the former rulers of this country moved his capital to Zanzibar.	Oman	80%
One of the cities in this country was home to the first paper mill in the Islamic world, and was one of the capitals of both the Timurid Empire and the Kara-Khanid Khanate.	Uzbekistan	80%
This country was invaded by its northern neighbour in 1991.	Kuwait	78%
Most of the Kingdom of Pagan was located within the borders of this country.	Myanmar	78%
The ancient sites of Mehrgarh and Taxila can both be found in this country.	Pakistan	71%
In what is now this country, from 40 to 43 AD, two sisters led a rebellion against the Han dynasty.	Vietnam	71%
This country became independent on 26th March 1971, before which it was a province of a country it does not border.	Bangladesh	67%
The capital of this country was once the capital of an empire that covered large areas of the modern country, and was ruled over by the Mamluk dynasty and the Lodi dynasty, among others.	India	67%
The ruins of the ancient cities of Ctesiphon and Susa are located in this country.	Iran	67%
The principality of Muang Phuan was located within what is now this country.	Laos	67%
The Johor and Pahang Sultanates were located in what is now this country.	Malaysia	67%
Islam originated in what is now this country.	Saudi Arabia	67%
A precursor of this country was the first successful secular democratic republic in the Turkic and Muslim worlds.	Azerbaijan	60%
The Austronesian peoples are thought to have originated from what is now this country.	Taiwan	60%
The dominant Phoenician cities were located in what is now this country.	Lebanon	57%
Ancient areas located within what is now this country include Cilicia, Galatia and Lycia.	Turkey	56%
This country won a war fought in 1973, which began on a holy day.	Israel	50%
Jade mined in Taiwan was worked in this country as part of the Maritime Jade Road.	Philippines	50%
One of the precursors of this country collapsed shortly after being invaded by the Konbaung dynasty, who had to withdraw a few months after the invasion when their capital was threatened by the Chinese.	Thailand	50%
This country's third president, who first came to power after leading a military coup in 1961, was assassinated on 26th October 1979.	South Korea	44%
This country fought a war with Spain in March and June of 1578, after the Spanish arrived in the Philippines.	Brunei	43%
Large parts of what is now this country were ruled by a Hindu thalassocratic empire between 1293 and 1527.	Indonesia	43%
The ancient city-states of Ebla, Mari and Ugarit were located within what is now this country.	Syria	43%
An ancient precursor of this country was an empire ruled by Tigranes the Great.	Armenia	40%
Between 1192 and 1868, this country's emperors were not the most powerful individuals in the country.	Japan	40%
The capital of the Dilmun civilisation was located in what is now this country.	Bahrain	33%
One of the earliest precursors of this country was known as Colchis.	Georgia	33%
One of the founders of the earliest precursor of this country was Janibek Khan, son of Barak, Khan of the Golden Horde.	Kazakhstan	33%
In the late 2000s, the monarchy of this country was abolished and it became a federal republic.	Nepal	33%
The ruins of Gonur Depe, Jeitun and Merv are located in this country.	Turkmenistan	33%
Ancient kingdoms located in what is now this country include Qataban and the Sabaean Kingdom.	Yemen	33%
This country was the main source of cowrie shells, which were once used as currency.	Maldives	29%
A battle occurred near to this country's capital on the 17th to the 19th October 1950.	North Korea	29%
The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya is located in this country. The name is derived from the name of the site's gateway, known in English as the Lion Rock.	Sri Lanka	29%
A civil war began in this country on 5th May 1992, less than eight months after the country became independent, and lasted until 27th June 1997.	Tajikistan	29%
The capital of the Nabataean Kingdom is now located in this country.	Jordan	25%
In ancient times, this country was controlled by twelve city-kingdoms.	Cyprus	20%
The ancestors of the people of this country established a khaganate that existed between the 9th and 10th centuries, centred on the upper Yenisei River.	Kyrgyzstan	20%
This country was the site of the largest British surrender in history.	Singapore	20%
In 1955, the current capital of this country replaced the former capital of Punakha.	Bhutan	11%
The founder of this country fought the Ottoman Empire in March 1893, after Ottoman officials had imprisoned sixteen of the area's tribal leaders.	Qatar	0%