Take A Look At These Historical Figures And See If You Can Identify Them From One Photo!
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Throughout history, there have been people so important or so famous that everyone knows who they are. You don't even need a clue, you don't need prompting. Sometimes all you need is a photograph. Take this quiz and see how many historical figures you can name from a picture!
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Question 1
You might recognize the woman in this photo as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning nun and missionary who inspired the world with her humanitarian efforts. What is her name?
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AMother Teresa
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BHelen Keller
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CFlorence Nightingale
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DEdith Cowan
Mother Teresa
Born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, North Macedonia, the historical figure in this image is Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu. During her incredible lifetime, Mother Teresa became known as the Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to helping people in the slums of Calcutta.
Question 2
You might recognize the individual in this photo as the 16th president of the United States. Name him.
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AAbraham Lincoln
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BGeorge Washington
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CAndrew Johnson
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DUlysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Born February 12, 1809, in Larue County, Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln served as president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Additionally, he was also an established lawyer and statesman.
Question 3
The historical figure in this photo was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and played a huge role in the American civil rights movement. Who is it?
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ANelson Mandela
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BMartin Luther King Jr.
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CMahatma Gandhi
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DMalcolm X
Martin Luther King Jr.
The man in this photo is social activist and Baptist minister, Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout the American civil rights movement, he became the most visible spokesman and leader.
Question 4
This important figure served as the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. What is her name?
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AMargaret Thatcher
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BCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall
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CTheresa May
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DDiana, Princess of Wales
Margaret Thatcher
Born October 13, 1925, in Grantham, United Kingdom, this is an image of Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Additionally, she was the first woman to hold that office.
Question 5
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and Fire And Ice are among the most popular written works of this historical figure. Who is he?
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AE. E. Cummings
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BT. S. Eliot
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CEzra Pound
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DRobert Frost
Robert Frost
This is a photo of Robert Frost, an American poet best known for his works <i>Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening</i> and <i>The Gift Outright</i>.
Question 6
You might recognize the individual in this photo as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. Who is it?
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AMary Ann Evans
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BQueen Elizabeth II
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CElizabeth I
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DPrincess Margaret
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, is the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch. She rules over the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms.
Question 7
The historical figure in this photo was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, France, and is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest military leaders. Who is it?
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AAdolf Hitler
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BEugène de Beauharnais
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CNapoleon Bonaparte
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DMaximilien Robespierre
Napoleon Bonaparte
The historical figure in this portrait is, of course, Napoleon Bonaparte, the first emperor of France. The prominent political leader became hugely significant during the French Revolution and led multiple successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars.
Question 8
Who is pictured in this photo, famous for being a motion picture and television producer, showman and for revolutionizing the entertainment industry?
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AWilfred Jackson
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BWalt Disney
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CHugh Hefner
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DClarence Nash
Walt Disney
Born December 5, 1901, in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois, this is none other than Walt Disney, pioneer of the American animation industry. His work in the development of cartoons has revolutionized the way we experience movies and television to this day.
Question 9
Name the athlete in this photo, best remembered as one of the most influential sports and cultural figures of the 20th century.
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AFloyd Mayweather
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BMike Tyson
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CMuhammad Ali
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DJoe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Born January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, this is a photo of Muhammad Ali, regarded by many as "The Greatest." His heavyweight boxing legend lives on to this day.
Question 10
Born August 16, 1888, in Tremadog, United Kingdom, this man is celebrated for his role in the Arab Revolt. What is his name?
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AT.E. Lawrence
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BDavid Lean
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COmar Sharif
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DRobert Graves
T.E. Lawrence
The man pictured here is Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO, a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer. He became famous for his part in the Arab Revolt and the campaign against the Ottoman Empire throughout WWI.
Question 11
Born November 30, 1874, in Blenheim, United Kingdom, this man is best known for successfully leading Britain through WWII. What is his name?
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ANeville Chamberlain
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BFranklin D. Roosevelt
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CWinston Churchill
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DJoseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
The man in this photo is none other than Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. This British statesman is best remembered for being the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
Question 12
The historical figure in this photo was born in 69 BC, in Alexandria, Egypt, and is known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Who is she?
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ANefertiti
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BArsinoe IV
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CCleopatra
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DArtemisia
Cleopatra
Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Cleopatra VII Philopator is known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. However, she also heavily influenced Roman politics at a tremendously significant period.
Question 13
If you know anything about American history, then this one is a gimme. Name this former U.S. president.
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AAlexander Hamilton
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BThomas Jefferson
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CGeorge Washington
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DJohn Adams
George Washington
Born February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the historical figure in this photo is George Washington. Not only was he one of the Founding Fathers, but he also served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
Question 14
Known as Gyalwa Rinpoche to the Tibetan people, who is this historical figure awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989?
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ASher Bahadur Deuba
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BDalai Lama
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CThich Nhat Hanh
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DMadhav Kumar Nepal
Dalai Lama
Born July 6, 1935, in Taktser, China, the historical figure in this photo is the current Dalai Lama and a retired political leader of Tibet.
Question 15
The incredibly influential figure in this photo was born on August 1, 1744, in Bazentin, France, and claimed that species didn't die out in extinctions as Darwin suggested. Name him.
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AAlfred Russel Wallace
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BCarl Linnaeus
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CJean-Baptiste Lamarck
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DFrancis Uble
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
The historical figure in this photo is Jean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, a French naturalist. His theories, contrary to Darwin's work, emphasized that biological evolution occurred and proceeded with the laws of nature.
Question 16
The historical figure in this photo was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, and was later awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Who is it?
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AEleanor Roosevelt
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BAmelia Earhart
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CAmy Johnson
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DBessie Coleman
Amelia Earhart
Beyond being the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart also had several other accolades under her belt. However, in 1937, she attempted to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe and disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island.
Question 17
What historical figure in this photo is best remembered as the last queen of France before the French Revolution?
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AMadame du Barry
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BMarie Antoinette
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CMarie Thérèse of France
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DAnne Boleyn
Marie Antoinette
Born November 2, 1755, in The Hofburg, Vienna, Austria, the historical figure pictured here is Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution. She was famously guillotined in 1793 after the Revolutionary Tribunal found her guilty of sexual abuse and incest.
Question 18
The historical figure pictured here is famously known for having discovered radium and polonium. Who is she?
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AMarie Curie
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BAda Lovelace
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CKatherine Johnson
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DLise Meitner
Marie Curie
Born November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, Marie Curie is remembered for her work as a naturalized-French physicist and chemist. During her lifetime, she revolutionized the understanding of radioactivity.
Question 19
Known for her painted sandstone bust, this historical figure's name means "a beautiful woman has come." Who is she?
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AHathor
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BBastet
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CNefertiti
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DAkhenaten
Nefertiti
This ancient figure in this photo is Nefertiti, queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. She is widely remembered for her painted sandstone bust, which since its discovery has become a symbol of feminine strength and beauty.
Question 20
The historical figure in this photo was born on Christmas Day in 1642 and became a key figure in the arrival of the Enlightenment. Who is it?
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ACharles Darwin
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BAlbert Einstein
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CIsaac Newton
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DGalileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
It's Sir Isaac Newton, of course! This brilliant mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author is often regarded for his formulation of the three laws of motion.
Question 21
You might recognize the individual in this photo as the brilliant writer behind Murder on the Orient Express. What is her name?
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AMargaret Rutherford
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BNancy Neele
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CAgatha Christie
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DJane Austen
Agatha Christie
Born September 15, 1890, in Torquay, United Kingdom, the historical figure in this photo is Agatha Christie. She was a prolific writer known best for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections.
Question 22
The woman in this photo served as First Lady of Argentina and played a major role in shaping the freedom of the poor and equality for women. What was her name?
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AEva Perón
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BLibertad Lamarque
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CJulie Covington
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DIsabel Martínez
Eva Perón
Born May 7, 1919, in Los Toldos, Argentina, this is María Eva Duarte de Perón, otherwise known as just Eva Perón or by the nickname Evita. Beyond being an actress, politician, activist, and philanthropist, she was also First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952.
Question 23
What historical figure - seen in this photo - was born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands, and is remembered for both his revolutionary artwork and tumultuous personal life?
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AVincent van Gogh
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BPablo Picasso
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CClaude Monet
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DSalvador Dalí
Vincent van Gogh
The historical figure in this self-portrait is Vincent Willem van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. In a single decade, he completed around 2,100 works of art, including roughly 860 oil paintings.
Question 24
The intimidating person in this photo is sometimes referred to as the “scourge of God." Who was this fearsome enemy of the Romans?
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AAttila
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BBleda
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CPrince Csaba
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DMundzuk
Attila
Often referred to as Attila the Hun, he led the ancient nomadic people known as the Huns and established the Hunnic Empire until his death in March 453. He was a ruler known for his fierce brutality against Roman cities.
Question 25
This artist in this photo was born on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City, and was best known for her brilliantly colored self-portraits. Who is it?
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AFrida Kahlo
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BCarmen Miranda
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CGabriela Mistral
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DMaría Izquierdo
Frida Kahlo
The incredible Mexican artist in this photo is Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, known best as Frida Kahlo. A great deal of her work was themed around identity, human anatomy, and death.
Question 26
What historical figure in this photo is best known as a national heroine of France for her role in the Hundred Years' War?
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AJoan of Arc
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BMarie Antoinette
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CIsabelle Romée
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DAnne Boleyn
Joan of Arc
The heroine in this image is Joan of Arc, also known as "The Maid of Orléans" for her role during the Hundred Years' War. The former peasant girl claimed to be acting under divine guidance and was later dubbed a saint.
Question 27
What young girl pictured here is remembered as a Jewish victim of the Holocaust who kept an extraordinary diary account of her experiences?
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AEva Braun
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BHanneli Goslar
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CHelen Keller
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DAnne Frank
Anne Frank
This is a photo of Anne Frank, the young girl who famously kept a diary of her experiences as a Jewish girl in the Holocaust. Her writings have since been translated into one of the best-selling books of all time.
Question 28
The figure in this photo is fondly remembered as the first teacher in China to strive towards making education widely available. Name him.
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ALao Tzu
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BConfucius
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CMencius
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DZhuang Zhou
Confucius
Born September 28, 551 BC, in Lu, Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. He is known for being the first teacher in China who wanted to make education widely available.
Question 29
The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart are among the most popular written works of what historical figure pictured here?
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AEdgar Allan Poe
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BOscar Wilde
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CCharles Dickens
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DWalt Whitman
Edgar Allan Poe
Born January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, the historical figure in this photo is Edgar Allan Poe. He's best known as a writer, poet, editor, and literary critic.
Question 30
This influential person helped guide the Lewis & Clark Expedition through the western lands of the United States. Who is pictured here?
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APocahontas
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BLizette Charbonneau
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CSacagawea
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DSquanto
Sacagawea
Did you get it right? This is Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman who aided the Lewis and Clark Expedition as they explored the western lands around the Louisiana Territory.
Question 31
A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist are among the most popular written works of what historical figure, seen here?
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ALewis Carroll
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BCharles Dickens
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CErnest Hemingway
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DArthur Conan Doyle
Charles Dickens
Born February 7, 1812, in Landport, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the historical figure in this photo is Charles Dickens, a prolific writer and social critic. Some of the world's best-known fictional characters can be attributed to his work, including Oliver Twist.
Question 32
You might recognize the individual in this photo as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. What is her name?
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ABiruté Galdikas
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BJane Goodall
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CDian Fossey
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DAmy Johnson
Jane Goodall
The brilliant historical figure in this photo is Jane Goodall, English primatologist and anthropologist. After almost 60 years of revolutionary work, she demonstrated the urgent need to protect chimpanzees from extinction.
Question 33
Here's an easy one. Assassinated on November 22, 1963 while traveling in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas, who is pictured here?
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ARichard Nixon
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BRobert F. Kennedy
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CLyndon B. Johnson
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DJohn F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
This is a photo of John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States and former Lieutenant in the United States Navy. He served as president until his tragic assassination near the end of his third year in office.
Question 34
Born May 5, 1818, in Trier, Germany, this man is famous for his theories about capitalism and communism. What is his name?
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AFriedrich Engels
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BVladimir Lenin
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CAdam Smith
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DKarl Marx
Karl Marx
The man in this photo is Karl Marx, a German philosopher, author, social theorist, and economist. among many other things. After studying at the universities of Bonn and Berlin, he became very well known for his theories on capitalism and communism.
Question 35
You might recognize the individual in this photo as one of the founders of English Romanticism. What is his name?
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AMiguel de Cervantes
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BDante Alighieri
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CJohn Keats
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DWilliam Wordsworth
William Wordsworth
Born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, United Kingdom, the man in this photo is English Romantic poet William Wordsworth. He is well known for co-writing the publication <i>Lyrical Ballads</i> and for aiding in the launch of English Romanticism.
Question 36
The historical figure pictured here is famously known for having transitioned Rome from a republic to an empire. Who is this statuesque figure?
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AAugustus
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BMark Antony
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CPompey
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DJulius Caesar
Julius Caesar
This sculpture was modeled after Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman. Beyond his scandalous relationship with Cleopatra, Caesar is known for his military and political successes.
Question 37
The woman in this portrait was known as the “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, guiding enslaved people to freedom. Name her.
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AHarriet Tubman
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BRosa Parks
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CGertie Davis
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DMariah Ritty Ross
Harriet Tubman
The woman in this photo is abolitionist and political activist, Harriet Tubman. She was born into slavery and dedicated her life to helping liberate enslaved people, including family and friends.
Question 38
Remembered as the leader of the American Revolution, this person also served as the second president of the United States. Name him.
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AJohn Adams
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BAaron Burr
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CBenjamin Franklin
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DJames Madison
John Adams
Born October 30, 1735, in Braintree, Massachusetts, this is a picture of John Adams, one of the Founding Fathers of our country. He also served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
Question 39
The historical athlete in this photo remains the shortest player to have ever won a grand slam in tennis. What is her name?
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AMartina Navratilova
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BVirginia Wade
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CBillie Jean King
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DChris Evert
Billie Jean King
Born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California, the athlete in this photo is Billie Jean King, former world No. 1 tennis player. Additionally, she serves as a social activist and has devoted her life to "equality, empowerment, and access."
Question 40
Born October 28, 1466, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the man in this picture was the first editor of the New Testament. What was his name?
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ACharles Darwin
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BJean-Paul Sartre
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CDesiderius Erasmus
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DKarl Popper
Desiderius Erasmus
The first editor of the New Testament, Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, or simply Erasmus, was also the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance. He also served as a Catholic priest and was a critical figure in the development of writing in a pure Latin style.
Question 41
This VIP united the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau and established the largest land empire in history. Who is it?
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AMao Zedong
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BKublai Khan
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CBörte
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DGenghis Khan
Genghis Khan
Born in the Khentii Mountains of Mongolia, this is a picture of Genghis Khan, the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. His rise to prominence came after he united the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau.
Question 42
Name the historical figure in this photo who changed the face of baseball when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
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AJackie Robinson
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BHank Aaron
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CBabe Ruth
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DWillie Mays
Jackie Robinson
This is a photo of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, better known as Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. Tragically, he passed away on October 24, 1972, in North Stamford, Connecticut from a heart attack.
Question 43
Who is the historical figure pictured here, remembered as a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period?
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AAntonio Vivaldi
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BGeorge Frideric Handel
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CWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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DJohann Sebastian Bach
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This is a photo of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an Austrian composer who exhibited prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. While he composed music in several genres, he was best known in the opera and symphony realms.
Question 44
The man in this portrait had an extensive resume, including painter, polymath, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. Who is it?
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ASandro Botticelli
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BMichelangelo
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CLeonardo da Vinci
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DRaffaello Sanzio da Urbino
Leonardo da Vinci
The historical figure in this portrait is none other than Leonardo da Vinci. While he is best known today for his art, his lifetime achievements span far beyond his genius paintings into astronomy and other scientific fields.
Question 45
Leaves Of Grass and Song Of Myself are among the most popular written works of this historical figure. Who is he?
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AHenry David Thoreau
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BRalph Waldo Emerson
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CWalt Whitman
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DHerman Melville
Walt Whitman
This is a photo of American poet, essayist, and journalist Walt Whitman. The verse collection <i>Leaves of Grass</i> remains his best-known work.
Question 46
This German musical genius continues to be among the most popular composers in the history of Western music. Name this legend.
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AJohann Sebastian Bach
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BJohannes Brahms
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CFranz Liszt
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DLudwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
Born December 1770, in Bonn, Germany, this is the musical legend Ludwig van Beethoven. This German composer and pianist created many of his most famous pieces in the early 1800s.
Question 47
Who is the prominent figure in this photo, best known for his discovery of the four most massive moons of Jupiter?
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ANicolaus Copernicus
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BStephen Hawking
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CGalileo Galilei
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DAlbert Einstein
Galileo Galilei
Born February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy, the man in this photo is the brilliant astronomer, physicist, and engineer, Galileo Galilei. He's widely considered the father of modern science and made countless extraordinary discoveries in his lifetime.
Question 48
Born January 14, 1875, in Kaysersberg-Vignoble, France, this man received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of "Reverence for Life." What is his name?
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AAlbert Schweitzer
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BCharles-Marie Widor
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CSerge Koussevitzky
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DBruno Walter
Albert Schweitzer
The man in this photo is Albert Schweitzer, an Alsatian-German religious philosopher, musicologist, and medical missionary who worked in Africa. Beyond being the recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize, he is known for founding the Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné in Gabon.
Question 49
What prominent figure in this photo developed rules for deductive reasoning and discovered how to plot points on the Cartesian plane?
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AImmanuel Kant
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BDavid Hume
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CRobert Boyle
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DRené Descartes
René Descartes
Born March 31, 1596, in Descartes, France, René Descartes was a prominent philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. He's best known for making important connections between geometry and algebra.
Question 50
This historical figure is famous for having served as both a U.S. president and a Supreme Court justice. Name this larger-than-life American.
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ATheodore Roosevelt
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BWilliam Howard Taft
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CWilliam McKinley
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DWoodrow Wilson
William Howard Taft
Born September 15, 1857, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the historical figure in this photo is William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States. In addition to his role as president, he was also the tenth chief justice of the United States and the only person to have held both offices.
Question 51
Pride and Prejudice and Emma are among the most popular written works of the figure seen here. Name her.
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AJane Austen
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BLouisa May Alcott
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CMary Shelley
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DVirginia Woolf
Jane Austen
The prolific novelist in this photo is Jane Austen, best known for her work <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> and six other novels. Her plots often focus on women, specifically on their marital dependence and economic security.
Question 52
Name the English Renaissance statesman and philosopher known for encouraging the scientific method that's pictured here.
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AJohn Locke
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BFrancis Bacon
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CThomas Hobbes
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DAristotle
Francis Bacon
Born January 22, 1561, in York House, London, United Kingdom, this is an image of the philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England, Francis Bacon. He's best remembered for his encouragement of the scientific method.
Question 53
Who is the historical figure in this photo? We'll give you a hint: He was the royal father of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and the Countess of Snowdon.
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AEdward VIII
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BGeorge VI
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CEdward VII
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DGeorge V
George VI
Born December 14, 1895, in York Cottage, United Kingdom, this is an image of George VI, King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 1936 until his death in 1952.
Question 54
Who is the historical figure in this photo? We'll give you a hint: He was king of the Franks and founder of the Roman Empire.
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ACharlemagne
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BClovis I
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CAlexander the Great
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DPope Leo III
Charlemagne
This is a photo of Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great. In addition to being King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800, Charlemagne also sparked the cultural revival known as the Carolingian Renaissance.
Question 55
Name the influential figure in this photo who was born on August 24, 1945, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and was among the key players in the Stonewall uprising of 1969.
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AMarsha P. Johnson
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BSir Lady Java
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CAndrea Jenkins
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DStormé DeLarverie
Marsha P. Johnson
The historical figure in this photo is the outspoken advocate for gay rights, Marsha P. Johnson. Beyond playing a major role in the Stonewall uprising, this drag queen also founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries.
Question 56
Born July 28, 1902, in Vienna, Austria, this man was believed that scientific knowledge is temporary. What is his name?
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AKarl Popper
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BImre Lakatos
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CPaul Feyerabend
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DThomas Kuhn
Karl Popper
The man in this photo is Karl Popper, an Austrian-British philosopher, academic and social commentator. He's best known as one of the 20th century's most influential philosophers of science, stating his belief that scientific knowledge is provisional.
Question 57
The individual in this photo was the 8th president of the United States with the nickname "Little Magician." What was their actual name?
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AAndrew Jackson
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BJohn Quincy Adams
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CJohn Tyler
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DMartin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren
Born December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York, the man in this portrait is the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren. He was known as "Little Magician" and the "Red Fox" for his cunning political practices.
Question 58
The historical figure in this photo was born on February 19, 1473, in Torun, Poland, and became known as "The Father of Modern Astronomy." Who is it?
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AGalileo Galilei
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BJohannes Kepler
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CGiordano Bruno
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DNicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus
The historical figure in this photo is Nicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance polymath and astronomer, among other things. He is best known for formulating a theory that Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun.
Question 59
Born June 7, 1778, in London, United Kingdom, this man was dubbed the leader of fashion at the beginning of the 19th century. What is his name?
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ALord Byron
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BBeau Brummell
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CGeorge IV
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DBeau Nash
Beau Brummell
George Bryan "Beau" Brummell was known for his friendship with George, Prince of Wales, and became the leader of fashion during his time. However, after a quarrel with the future King George IV, he was forced to take refuge in France.
Question 60
The historical figure in this photo was born on February 9, 1737, in Thetford, United Kingdom, and is widely credited with helping convince colonists to take up arms against England. Who is he?
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AThomas Jefferson
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BPatrick Henry
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CJohn Locke
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DThomas Paine
Thomas Paine
The man in his historical portrait is Thomas Paine, an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. Published on January 10, 1776, his famous pamphlet, “Common Sense,” is credited with convincing colonists to take up arms against England.
Question 61
The individual depicted here was the revolutionary chemist whose x-ray diffraction studies offered key clues to the structure of DNA. What is her name?
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ABarbara McClintock
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BLise Meitner
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CRosalind Franklin
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DAda Lovelace
Rosalind Franklin
Born July 25, 1920, in Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom, this is a picture of Rosalind Franklin. She is best known for her work as a chemist and X-ray crystallographic key in understanding the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.
Question 62
You might recognize the individual in this photo as a British political activist and the champion behind women's voting rights. What is her name?
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AEmmeline Pankhurst
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BAnnie Kenney
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CMary Jane Clarke
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DEmily Wilding Davison
Emmeline Pankhurst
British political activist Emmeline Pankhurst is well-known as a champion of woman suffrage, and her 40-year campaign ended in success when British women were given full equality in the voting franchise.
Question 63
What historical figure in this photo was a strong opponent of the French Revolution on the basis that it would end disastrously due to its abstract foundations?
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AJohn Locke
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BThomas Paine
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CAdam Smith
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DEdmund Burke
Edmund Burke
Born January 12, 1729, in Dublin, Ireland, Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, economist, and philosopher known for his support for Catholic emancipation. Additionally, he was a member of parliament between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party.
Question 64
You might recognize the individual in this photo as one of the greatest colorists of the 20th century. Who is he?
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APaul Cézanne
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BClaude Monet
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CHenri Matisse
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DGustav Klimt
Henri Matisse
The historical figure in this portrait is French artist Henri Matisse, a man well-known for his use of color and original draughtsmanship. While he's often regarded for his paintings, Matisse was extremely talented in a wide range of mediums.
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