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History Quiz
History Quiz: dive into the great events of history with free questions, no sign-up required. Instant results, share your score with friends!
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From the French Revolution to the great reforms of the Third Republic, this quiz journeys through the dates, figures and upheavals that shaped the history of France and the world. A fun way to brush up on your historical landmarks, spanning major national narratives and lesser-known details.
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- The Bayeux Tapestry depicts, across 58 embroidered scenes, the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror's victory.
- As Minister of Public Instruction under the Third Republic, Jules Ferry pushed through laws in 1881-1882 making public primary education free, secular and compulsory.
- The Treaty of Versailles of 15 May 1768 placed Corsica under French administration, ending centuries of Genoese control over the island.
- France's Wars of Religion stretched over 36 years (1562-1598), through eight successive conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, before ending with the Edict of Nantes.
This quiz currently has 110 questions, ranging from easy to hard, available in French and English.
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