The tax on which commodity helped spark off the French Revolution?
The salt tax or gabelle.
Under whose patronage and Christopher Columbus sail on the voyage that led to the discovery of America?
Ferdinand and Isabella, sovereigns of Spain.
How was Attila, king of the Huns (A.D. 434-453) known in western Europe?
As the 'scourge of God'. He was one of the most notorious barbarian rulers who attacked the Roman Empire.
What was the original nationality of Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer of the Third Reich?
Austrian.
In which country did the Fascist Party originate?
Italy.
In the ancient world, which people used the term 'Acropolis' for their city centre and defence stronghold?
The Athenians of Greece.
Which ancient ruler wept because he had no more worlds to conquer?
Alexander the Great.
Which capital of ancient Egypt was sometimes called 'The City of a Hundred Gates'?
Thebes.