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1. Born Temujin, I united the many nomadic tribes in my region and created the Mongol Empire. I have a reputation for brutally pillaging all villages in my path and killing civilians. I wasn't all bad, however, because I managed to unite tribes that had been at war for centuries. I was illiterate, but I saw the need for written records and had Uighur script used for writing the Mongol language. Who am I?
2. I was born in 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut, and my name has become synonymous with treason. I betrayed my country during a very important war and tried to surrender West Point to the British. Believe it or not, I did do some good things during my lifetime, such as support my younger sister and alcoholic father after the death of my mother. Who am I?
3. The play and movie "Amadeus" has portrayed me as a villain with an agenda against Mozart. There have also been rumors that I even poisoned him! While we were comtemporaries and did not always agree, we were closer to being friends than enemies. We even collaborated on the cantata "Per la ricuperata salute di Ofelia" in 1785. Who am I?
4. Portrayed as a villain in "Robin Hood", my reign in England was not the most glorious. I managed to get England excommunicated after trying to meddle in church affairs and having a disagreement with Pope Innocent III. If it hadn't been for my horrible reign, the barons might never have revolted and forced me to accept the Magna Carta, which limited the king's authority. Who am I?
5. Some accounts of the mutiny that occurred on my ship portray me as a cruel tyrant that mistreated his crew. Though there is some debate about the truth of the mutiny, I did in fact try and make conditions favorable for them on the ship. After being left in a launch along with a few loyal crewmen, I managed to navigate us to Timor without the use of a sextant, charts or a marine chronometer. Who am I?
6. The movie "Braveheart" makes me look like an ill-tempered bad guy that just marched into Scotland and started mistreating the people. I'll admit, I did claim to be the overlord of Scotland, but I did so after they asked me to help them solve the internal dispute over who would be king. During my reign, I also managed to gain stability for England after the unstable rule of my father. Who am I?
7. I was known as the "Scourge of God". After the death of my uncle, I ruled alongside my brother Bleda, but some say that I killed him myself in order to be the sole ruler of our people. I wasn't all bad. Some of my contemporaries would tell you that I was a man of my word. Though I demanded tribute from the people I conquered, I wouldn't attack them so long as the tribute was paid, unlike some leaders who would attack anyway. I also had a high regard for loyalty, and I was not seduced by wealth. Who am I?
8. I took part in the Bolshevik Revolution and became General Secretary of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union. To subdue any possible plots against my rule, I began the 'Great Purge', a vicious campaign against anyone suspected of being disloyal to me. During this campaign many people were executed, and millions sent to slave labor camps. I don't consider myself all bad, seeing as I once worked as a teacher. During my reign, there were also advances in health care, women's rights, and industrialization. Who am I?
9. Historically, I am considered a cruel tyrant. I blamed the boyars for the death of my beloved Anastasia, and I took my wrath out on them and their entire estates. Their families, as well as their peasants, were executed. I even killed my own son during an argument. Though my faults are many, I also made advances for Russia. I had the Moscow Print Yard established, which brought the printing press to Russia. I also had the St. Basil's Cathedral built. Who am I?
10. I am known for brutally impaling my enemies and being excessively cruel, especially in torture. I am also said to have had whole villages burned and destroyed. My legend even inspired the name of a famous vampire. Evil I may have been, but I managed to attain a brief period of independence for Wallachia, my homeland. I also insisted on fair trade and honesty. Who am I?
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