Xmas Grade 10 Round 3

Which building was burned down by the British and Canadians in 1812?

• Fort Knox

• The Milan Opera House

• The Palace of Versailles

• The White House

Who was the first Emperor (Princeps) of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Caligula

• Augustus

• Pompey the Great

Which was the shortest war in History, clocking in at 38 minutes

• The Russo - Alaskan War

• The Sino - Macau War

• The Anglo - Fijian War

• The Anglo - Zanzibar War

How old was Alexander the Great when he died?

• 32

• 52

• 72

• 102

In 1907, French waiting and service staff went on strike for the right to do what?

• Grow a moustache

• Wear shorts at work in the summer

• Work only a maximum twelve hour day

• Have health insurance.

Which of the following was NOT a real viking leader?

• Erik Bloodaxe

• Harald Bluetooth

• Sven the Bonecrusher

• Ivar the Boneless

Game of Thrones was based in part on which historical wars?

• The Winter War

• The Wars of the Worlds

• The Trojan War

• The Wars of the Roses

Henry Charles Albert David Windsor is better known as...?

• Brad Pitt

• Elton John

• Beyonce

• Prince Harry

Who won the First World Cup (football) in 1930?

• England

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• Spain

Who are the reigning Olympic 15-a-side rugby Champions (won in 1924)?

• New Zealand

• South Africa

• Wales

• USA