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People's Quiz Questions Batch 10 - BBC

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In September 2001, which member of the Royal family began a degree in History of Art at St<br />

Andrew's University?<br />

Which country did Francisco Franco govern from 1939 to 1975? Spain<br />

Prince William<br />

In October 2001 the Queen opened a farm shop on the edge of which royal estate? Windsor<br />

George the Sixth was King throughout which World War? Second World War<br />

In which year was Berlin reinstated as the capital city of re-unified Germany - 1980 or 1990? 1990<br />

In which World War was the Hindenburg Line built as a defence by the Germans? First World War<br />

In 1945 which event happened first - V.E. Day or V.J. Day? V.E. Day<br />

What 'N' was the first name of the Soviet leader Khrushchev? Nikita<br />

In 2001, which Asian nation held its first democratic elections after gaining independence from<br />

Indonesia?<br />

In 1960 what type of US spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union - U2 or UB40? U2<br />

East Timor<br />

In which decade were female peers first allowed to sit in the House of Lords? 1950s<br />

What 'S' is the name of the Balkan City in which Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914? Sarajevo<br />

Which forename is used by US General Schwarzkopf, who gained the nickname 'Stormin' during<br />

the 1991 Gulf War?<br />

Norman<br />

In 1930, Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to which country? Australia<br />

What 'M' was the name of the last dynasty of Chinese rulers before the Manchurian conquest? Ming<br />

bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz

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