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1. What was the surname of the brilliant 2nd- and 3rd-century BCE Carthaginian general, Hannibal, who led the empire of Carthage against the Roman Republic in the Second Punic War, coming close to defeating Rome until his defeat at the Battle of Zama?
2. What is the surname of the legendary (though possibly factually based) British king Arthur, who is famed for his chivalrous kingdom, Knights of the Round Table, and sword Excalibur?
3. What was the surname of the celebrated 13th- and 14th-century Italian poet of the Middle Ages, Dante, who wrote the "Divine Comedy," an epic poem widely regarded as one of the world's greatest works of literature?
4. What was the surname of the renowned 15th- and 16th-century Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo, who painted the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the statue "David?"
5. What was the surname of the eminent 16th- and 17th-century Italian scientist Galileo, who made great strides in physics, astronomy, and mathematics, among other subjects?
6. What was the surname of the famous 20th-century Mexican female painter Frida, whose works are known for their raw, symbolic portrayals of emotional pain?
7. What was the given name of the highly influential 20th-century Chinese revolutionary and Communist leader Mao, who established the People's Republic of China in 1949 and led it until his death in 1976?
(Note: In the Chinese language, the positions of given names and family names are inverted in comparison to their orientations in Western culture; Mao is, in reality, this person's family name, but the way that his full name is referred to in the West makes it seem like it is his first name. This question, therefore, strays slightly from this quiz's theme)
8. What is the surname of the popular, blonde-haired, blue-eyed, impossibly proportioned 20th- and 21st-century American doll Barbie, which has been manufactured by Mattel, Inc., since 1959?
9. What was the surname of the internationally beloved 20th-century English Princess of Wales, Diana, who married (and later divorced) Prince Charles and bore Princes William and Harry?
10. What is the surname of the chart-topping 21st-century American R&B singer and actress, Beyoncé, who is known for her powerful vocals and impressive stage presence?
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