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1. This Spanish nobleman and war hero fought against the Moors. He was the Alférez under Alfonso VI. He was also the conqueror and governor of Valencia. His given name was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (1043 - July 10, 1099), but history knows him by a different name. What is it?
2. This man is one of the greatest conquerors of all time, he became ruler after his father Philip II of Macedon was assassinated "and the rest is history," as they say. Who was he?
3. This man was the son of Vlad II and brother to Vlad the Impaler. He converted to Islam and fought under the Ottomans, opposing his brother. He also was given the nickname "The Handsome" or "The Fair."
4. This military King of England was renowned for his bravery and skill. He started commanding armies by the age of sixteen. His name is often synonymous with the Crusades.
5. This Emperor of France is another great conqueror of history. His powerful military skills were only stopped by his lust for power: eventually he would be defeated by Mother Nature and Mother Russia and then later again by the British, Prussians, Dutch and others at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18th 1815.
6. This Islamic ruler was a prime figure of the Crusades, fighting against great leaders like Richard the Lionheart. He was also renowned for his chivalry.
7. This famous field marshal of Nazi Germany was given the nickname "Desert Fox."
8. This ancient Chinese military leader is responsible for one of the greatest military strategy books of all time, "The Art of War."
9. This US President was a veteran of World War I, in which he served as an artillery officer. He is also the only World War I veteran ever to be elected president. He joined the military by memorizing the eye chart for his eye exams.
10. Who is the only English King to be awarded the title "The Great"?
11. This Mexican revolutionary general was infamous for his raid on the border town of Columbus, NM.
12. This Carthaginian general is best known for his numerous victories over the Roman Empire. His father was a prime figure of the first Punic War. Continuing in his father's footsteps, he led an army across the Alps to fight Rome in the Second Punic War.
13. This Scottish Knight is now a national hero, with the title "Guardian of Scotland" until his death. His life was also the basis for the film "Braveheart."
14. This revolutionary led a failed attack on the Moncada Barracks. He was captured but eventually released. He fled to Mexico where he trained in order to bring down Batista's government. He also held the rank of Commander in Chief of his country's armed forces once he gained leadership.
15. This Prussian-born general brought order to the US continental Army during the American Revolution. He served as both Inspector and Major general of the Continental Army.
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