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10 Average Questions about World Leaders

A simple matching quiz. Match the leader to his or her country. Leaders and countries may be from the present or past. Some of the facts presented here have been checked against wikipedia.org.

A multiple-choice quiz by sir67. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sir67

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,168

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2572

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Question 1 of 10

1. This future leader served as Brigadier General at the Battle of the Thames. What country did William Harrison briefly serve? Hint

England

South Africa

Scotland

United States

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Question 2 of 10

2. While the empire is mostly faded memories, she and her country demanded and received respect on the world stage. What country did Margaret Thatcher lead with an 'iron' glove? Hint

United Kingdom

India

Canada

South Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. Talk about making history! This guy was responsible for the greatest political changes the world had seen in decades. Of what country was Mikhail Gorbachev the final leader? Hint

Soviet Union

Bulgaria

Romania

Mongolia

4. "Well, there's a lot of bleeding hearts around who just don't like to see people with helmets and guns. All I can say is go on and bleed." What country elected Pierre Trudeau who responded to criticisms with the preceding quote? Hint

Guyana

France

Canada

Haiti

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Question 5 of 10

5. This leader is probably better known on the world stage for how he helped a future country, on the other side of the globe from his own. What country had Jorge Sampaio as an elected leader? Hint

Argentina

Brazil

Portugal

Spain

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hmm, let's see here. Stared down a world power, championed his people, who then rewarded him by making him their leader. Yes, that's pretty good. To what country did Lech Walesa return its pride? Hint

Georgia

Luxemburg

Latvia

Poland

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Question 7 of 10

7. First he's a good guy, then he's a bad guy. What nation elected Robert Mugabe as their leader? Hint

Boputhotswana

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Nubia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hey! It's the postman from 'Cheers'. Never mind, wrong guy. Anyway, this guy changed his name for his new role. Do you remember of which country Joseph Ratzinger was elected leader? Hint

Germany

Ottoman Empire

Austria

Vatican City

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Question 9 of 10

9. You've heard the name. But do you know which ancient country had Nebuchadnezzar II as its monarch? Hint

Manchuria

Iran

Babylonia

Sumeria

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Question 10 of 10

10. The name is simple, but perhaps the question is difficult. What empire was ruled by Puyi? Hint

China

Japan

Korea

Singapore

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This future leader served as Brigadier General at the Battle of the Thames. What country did William Harrison briefly serve?

Answer: United States

The Battle of the Thames was fought during the War of 1812 near Lake Erie. William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia within one month of being sworn in as President of the United States in 1841.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/wh9.html

2. While the empire is mostly faded memories, she and her country demanded and received respect on the world stage. What country did Margaret Thatcher lead with an 'iron' glove?

Answer: United Kingdom

Nicknamed the Iron Lady, she was Prime Minister of the U.K. from 1979 to 1990. Her conservative outlook matched contemporaries Ronald Reagan (U.S.A) and Brian Mulroney (Canada).

3. Talk about making history! This guy was responsible for the greatest political changes the world had seen in decades. Of what country was Mikhail Gorbachev the final leader?

Answer: Soviet Union

The first Communist Party leader born after the revolution of 1917, he introduced radical new ideas like glasnost and perestroika.

Answer: Canada

"It's more important to keep law and order in this society than to be worried about weak-kneed people who don't like the looks of helmets."

5. This leader is probably better known on the world stage for how he helped a future country, on the other side of the globe from his own. What country had Jorge Sampaio as an elected leader?

Answer: Portugal

Sampaio was elected in 1996. He furthered the cause of independence in the south-east Asian nation of East Timor (once a Portuguese colony) by giving it a voice in Europe.

6. Hmm, let's see here. Stared down a world power, championed his people, who then rewarded him by making him their leader. Yes, that's pretty good. To what country did Lech Walesa return its pride?

Answer: Poland

Walesa's Solidarity Trade Union showed all was not well in the workers' paradise. He later became president from 1990 to 1995.

7. First he's a good guy, then he's a bad guy. What nation elected Robert Mugabe as their leader?

Answer: Zimbabwe

Mugabe was elected in 1980 and has received many cheers and jeers since then. He improved healthcare and brought in many social reforms during the early years and is still an advocate for the third world countries. However, his land distribution policies and claims of corruption against him mar his rule.

8. Hey! It's the postman from 'Cheers'. Never mind, wrong guy. Anyway, this guy changed his name for his new role. Do you remember of which country Joseph Ratzinger was elected leader?

Answer: Vatican City

Pope Benedict XVI succeeded John Paul II in 2005. According to Wikipedia.org, he plays piano and prefers Mozart and Beethoven. His views on Catholic teachings are similiar to his predecessor.

9. You've heard the name. But do you know which ancient country had Nebuchadnezzar II as its monarch?

Answer: Babylonia

Reigned 605 BC to 562 BC. He built the famed Hanging Gardens of Babylon for his homesick wife.

10. The name is simple, but perhaps the question is difficult. What empire was ruled by Puyi?

Answer: China

The last Emperor of China. He died in 1967.

Source: Author sir67

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