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Big History Quiz

Do you consider yourself a master historian? Then this is the quiz for you! From the Industrial Revolution to the founding of NATO and the UN, you’ll face challenging and fun questions about countries from all over the world. It’s time to show what you’ve got!

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Washington, D.C. is home to a lot of impressive architecture. The Washington monument is plain and simple, other buildings win you over with intricate details. Just take a close look at the northwest tower of the National Cathedral – one of the many gargoyles you’ll find there is actually Darth Vader!

The name ‘shag’ is linked to Old English ‘sceacga’, which in turn relates to Old Norse ‘skegg’ which means beard! So when you step on a shag carpet, you’re essentially stepping on an old man’s beard.

In ancient Egyptian religion, the scarab was a symbol of resurrection, immortality, transformation and protection used in funerary art. These beetles were found all over Egypt and were a popular design for good luck charms and jewelry made from clay and gems.

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