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Which term refers to the state of being governed by one's own people after a colonial rule?

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Who led the African National Congress (ANC) in its battle against apartheid in South Africa?

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What year did Ghana become the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule?

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During which event did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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Who was the first Black woman to refuse to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, igniting the civil rights movement?

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What was the primary aim of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s?

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What landmark legislation was passed in 1964 that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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What event involved American colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor as a protest?

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Who was the British monarch during the American Revolution?

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What was the primary purpose of the Viking longship?

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What popular board game is themed around Viking exploration and trade?

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Who was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the Civil Rights Movement?

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What year was the Civil Rights Act passed, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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Which Civil Rights activist refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955?

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Which prehistoric monument in England is believed to have been constructed around 3000 BC?

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What is the term for the period characterized by the development of agriculture, allowing humans to settle in one place?

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Which ancient culture is known for their use of mummification and building pyramids as monumental tombs?

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What form of prehistoric art, often found in caves, involves the creation of images using natural pigments?

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What important agricultural development, believed to have occurred around 10,000 BCE, marks the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming?

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What famous document was signed in 1776 declaring American independence from British rule?

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