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Answering these 10 Questions correctly requires a true Historian.
Question 1 of 10
SMERSH was short for Smert Shpionen ("Death to Spies"). Which of these people did SMERSH arrange to have killed?
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Question 2 of 10
What is the word we have changed in this quote from a famous speech? General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this penguin. Mr. Gorbachev, open this penguin. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!
Question 3 of 10
Despite having an icepick buried deep in the back of his skull, what exiled communist wrestled down his assassin until his bodyguards could show up?
Question 4 of 10
The Holocaust ended debate over whether Jews were better off with assimilation or Zionism. What do Jews call the Holocaust?
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Question 5 of 10
What former Congressman lost his life at the Alamo?
Question 6 of 10
Who got in trouble in 2009, after old comments surfaced praised the "wise Latina woman"?
Question 7 of 10
Today, there is a Wisconsin lake named for them. Or more exactly, from the fact that the Chippewa called them Filthy Water People. Who are they?
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Question 8 of 10
Britain's Queen Victoria reigned as monarch for how many complete years?
Question 9 of 10
Alain Juppe, a former prime minister, was convicted in 2004 of misusing funds while he had been deputy mayor of what city?
Question 10 of 10
How many days were there in one week in ancient Roman times?
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