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1. This British leader was originally an outcast, as well as a chain, cigar-smoking alcoholic. He eventually became a pivotal figure in World War II.
2. This hero opposed Octavian after initially working with him under the 2nd triumvirate. He was known as hedonistic and pleasure-loving and was a great friend of Julius Caesar's. He gave one of the greatest speeches in all of literature thanks to Shakespeare, and had an ill-fated love affair with Cleopatra.
3. This man is responsible for translating "The Arabian Nights" into English, was an accomplished swordsman, and even made the pilgrimage to Mecca in disguise. He was a powerful explorer who searched for the source of the Nile.
4. This American World War II general was severely reprimanded for slapping two soldiers suffering from shell shock. Despite this, he's commonly considered one of the greatest generals in American history.
5. His nickname was "The Impaler," and was ruler of Wallachia in the 15th century.
6. He was the 26th president of the United States.
7. This man was Abraham Lincoln's assassin.
8. This Greek statesman was a hero to Athens, this period from about 461 to 429 BC is sometimes named after him called "The Age of ________"
9. This leader is responsible for forming the People's Republic of China, a strong figure in Communism and a revolutionary, he was also known for atrocious acts of violence. He was also the writer of "The Little Red Book."
10. This great religious figure is the key patron of Christianity. He is also considered one of the most important people in the history of the world.
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