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1. The Thirty Years' War lasted from 1618 to 1648. What was the name of the peace that ended said war?
2. What was the name of the cardinal who exercised control over France during Louis XIV's minority?
3. This inbred, sickly man was the last surviving son of the Spanish king Philip IV, and thus succeeded him in 1665. What was his name?
4. In what year was the English king Charles I executed?
5. Which succession war lasted from 1701 to 1714 and pitted France, Spain, and Bavaria against England (later Great Britain), the Holy Roman Empire, the Dutch Republic, Portugal and Savoy?
6. Which German ruler, who barely spoke any English, became King of Great Britain in 1714?
7. How was Louis XV related to Louis XIV?
8. Which war lasting from 1756 to 1763 could be said to be the first global conflict?
9. Which country was partitioned by Prussia, Russia, and Austria from 1772 to 1795?
10. Which country had a revolution in 1789?
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