Certainly! Here’s a set of 95 questions covering a range of historical topics, with a focus on Liberian history, along with their respective answers. These questions can be used for a junior high school history quizzing competition.
Questions and Answers:
General History
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Q: What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
- A: 1492
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Q: Who was the first president of the United States?
- A: George Washington
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Q: What ancient civilization built the pyramids?
- A: The Egyptians
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Q: The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against which group?
- A: Mongol invasions
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Q: What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
- A: The Mayflower
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Q: Who was the first emperor of Rome?
- A: Augustus
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Q: What war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?
- A: The Civil War
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Q: Who was known as the "Maid of Orleans"?
- A: Joan of Arc
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Q: In what year did World War II begin?
- A: 1939
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Q: What were the names of the two cities bombed with atomic bombs in 1945?
- A: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Q: Which document declared American independence from Britain?
- A: The Declaration of Independence
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Q: Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
- A: Thomas Jefferson
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Q: What was the Renaissance?
- A: A cultural revival in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century
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Q: Name one of the two longest rivers in the world.
- A: The Nile or the Amazon
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Q: What event started the French Revolution?
- A: The Storming of the Bastille
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Q: Who invented the printing press?
- A: Johannes Gutenberg
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Q: What was the name of the economic and political system in Europe during the Middle Ages?
- A: Feudalism
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Q: What was the medieval period in Europe often referred to as?
- A: The Dark Ages
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Q: Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
- A: Hatshepsut
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Q: What major global conflict took place from 1914 to 1918?
- A: World War I
Liberian History
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Q: What year was Liberia founded?
- A: 1822
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Q: Who was the first president of Liberia?
- A: Joseph Jenkins Roberts
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Q: What was the primary reason for the founding of Liberia?
- A: To resettle free African Americans and formerly enslaved people
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Q: What is the capital city of Liberia?
- A: Monrovia
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Q: Which country is located to the southeast of Liberia?
- A: Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Q: In which year did Liberia gain independence from the American Colonization Society?
- A: 1847
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Q: Who was the first female president of Liberia and also the first elected female head of state in Africa?
- A: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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Q: What was the name of the civil conflict that occurred in Liberia from 1989 to 2003?
- A: The Liberian Civil War
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Q: What are the official languages spoken in Liberia?
- A: English
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Q: What is the currency used in Liberia?
- A: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
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Q: What year did Liberia become a republic?
- A: 1847
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Q: What was the result of the 1997 election in Liberia?
- A: Charles Taylor won the presidency.
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Q: Who led the National Patriotic Front of Liberia during the First Liberian Civil War?
- A: Charles Taylor
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Q: What year did Liberia become a member of the United Nations?
- A: 1945
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Q: Which organization worked towards the resettlement of freed slaves in Liberia?
- A: The American Colonization Society
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Q: Who is known as the "father of Liberia"?
- A: Joseph Jenkins Roberts
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Q: What is the primary religion practiced in Liberia?
- A: Christianity
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Q: During which global event did Liberia declare war on the Axis Powers?
- A: World War II
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Q: What is the name of Liberia's national anthem?
- A: "The Lone Star Forever"
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Q: Which year did the second Liberian civil war officially end?
- A: 2003
African History (General)
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Q: Which empire was known for its wealth and power in West Africa in the 14th century?
- A: The Mali Empire
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Q: Who was the famous Muslim king of the Mali Empire?
- A: Mansa Musa
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Q: What ancient structure is found in Ethiopia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- A: The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
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Q: What was the primary commodity traded by the Kingdom of Aksum?
- A: Gold
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Q: What event is celebrated on July 18th in honor of Nelson Mandela?
- A: Nelson Mandela International Day
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Q: What significant event took place in South Africa in 1994?
- A: The end of apartheid and the first democratic elections
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Q: Which African country was never colonized?
- A: Liberia (and also Ethiopia)
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Q: Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Ghana?
- A: Kwame Nkrumah
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Q: What was the transatlantic trade in which millions of Africans were forcibly taken?
- A: The Atlantic Slave Trade
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Q: Which country is known as the "Pearl of Africa"?
- A: Uganda
Modern World History
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Q: What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
- A: 1989
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Q: Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
- A: Joseph Stalin
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Q: What year did the first man land on the moon?
- A: 1969
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Q: Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
- A: Winston Churchill
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Q: What was the main cause of the Cold War?
- A: ideological conflict between capitalism (USA) and communism (USSR)
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Q: Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
- A: Amelia Earhart
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Q: What was the main goal of the civil rights movement in the United States in the 1960s?
- A: To end racial segregation and discrimination
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Q: What act gave women in the U.S. the right to vote?
- A: The 19th Amendment
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Q: Who is known for the theory of evolution by natural selection?
- A: Charles Darwin
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Q: What major historical event occurred on September 11, 2001?
- A: Terrorist attacks on the United States
Geography and Culture
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Q: What is the largest desert in the world?
- A: The Sahara Desert
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Q: Which river flows through Egypt?
- A: The Nile River
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Q: What is the capital of Egypt?
- A: Cairo
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Q: Which continent is known as the "Dark Continent"?
- A: Africa
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Q: What is the smallest country in the world?
- A: Vatican City
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Q: Which ocean is the largest?
- A: The Pacific Ocean
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Q: In which country is the Great Barrier Reef located?
- A: Australia
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Q: What is the capital of Japan?
- A: Tokyo
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Q: What is the native language of Brazil?
- A: Portuguese
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Q: What is the largest country by land area?
- A: Russia
Additional Africa-Related History
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Q: Who was the first president of South Africa elected after the end of apartheid?
- A: Nelson Mandela
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Q: What is the highest mountain in Africa?
- A: Mount Kilimanjaro
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Q: The Maasai people are indigenous to which region in Africa?
- A: East Africa (primarily Kenya and Tanzania)
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Q: What year did Kenya gain independence from British rule?
- A: 1963
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Q: The Zulu Kingdom is primarily located in which current country?
- A: South Africa
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Q: Which famous African leader was known for his anti-colonial efforts and was imprisoned for 27 years?
- A: Nelson Mandela
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Q: What type of climate dominates much of Africa?
- A: Tropical climate
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Q: What document did the United Nations adopt in 1948 to protect human rights?
- A: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Q: What is the primary purpose of the African Union?
- A: To promote unity and cooperation among African nations
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Q: Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in Africa?
- A: Lake Victoria
Historical Figures
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Q: Who was Cleopatra?
- A: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
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Q: What was Napoleon Bonaparte's title when he became emperor of France?
- A: Emperor of the French
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Q: Who is known as the "Iron Lady"?
- A: Margaret Thatcher
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Q: What discovery is Galileo Galilei credited with?
- A: Improvements to the telescope and astronomical observations
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Q: Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
- A: Leader of the non-violent independence movement against British rule in India
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Q: Who wrote the "I Have a Dream" speech?
- A: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Q: Who was the first African American woman to become a self-made millionaire?
- A: Madam C.J. Walker
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Q: Who created the first successful polio vaccine?
- A: Jonas Salk
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Q: Who was the famous British explorer known for his expeditions in Africa?
- A: David Livingstone
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Q: Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
- A: Nikita Khrushchev
Final Set of General Knowledge
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Q: What is the oldest known civilization?
- A: Sumer in Mesopotamia
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Q: What event is marked by the signing of the Magna Carta?
- A: Limitations on the power of the king in England (1215)
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Q: Who was the famous nurse known for her work during the Crimean War?
- A: Florence Nightingale
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Q: Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Civil War?
- A: The Battle of Gettysburg
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Q: Who was the first African to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
- A: Albert Lutuli (1960)
This set of questions spans various aspects of both general world history and specific topics related to Liberia, catering well for a junior high school history competition. Adjustments can be made based on the exact focus of your quiz.