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Who was the founding father of Kenya and its first president?
Who was the founding father of Kenya and its first president?
Jomo Kenyatta
What was the name of the conflict between the British and Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa?
What was the name of the conflict between the British and Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa?
The Second Boer War
What language is spoken by the Christian section of Sudan?
What language is spoken by the Christian section of Sudan?
Nubian
What was the name of the first conflict between Rome and Carthage?
What was the name of the first conflict between Rome and Carthage?
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What military victory for the Greeks gave its name to the modern 26-mile race?
What military victory for the Greeks gave its name to the modern 26-mile race?
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What is the name of the vibrant green gemstone that was used to create many ancient Chinese artifacts?
What is the name of the vibrant green gemstone that was used to create many ancient Chinese artifacts?
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Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for inhabiting present-day Mexico?
Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for inhabiting present-day Mexico?
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What formal writing system did the ancient Egyptians employ?
What formal writing system did the ancient Egyptians employ?
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Who was the first leader of North Korea and has been deified by the state since his death?
Who was the first leader of North Korea and has been deified by the state since his death?
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Where is the capital of Mauritius located?
Where is the capital of Mauritius located?
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Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
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Who was the Communist leader of the Khmer Rouge who ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979?
Who was the Communist leader of the Khmer Rouge who ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979?
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Where is the Forbidden City located?
Where is the Forbidden City located?
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Who led the Tamil rebellion in Sri Lanka during the late 1900s and 2000s?
Who led the Tamil rebellion in Sri Lanka during the late 1900s and 2000s?
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What is the name of the first Chinese ruling dynasty?
What is the name of the first Chinese ruling dynasty?
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What Muslim-majority ethnic group in Myanmar is known for facing persecution?
What Muslim-majority ethnic group in Myanmar is known for facing persecution?
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Which dynasty in Korea is known for its longevity, ruling from 1392 to 1897?
Which dynasty in Korea is known for its longevity, ruling from 1392 to 1897?
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Who founded the port city of Singapore in 1819?
Who founded the port city of Singapore in 1819?
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What is the name of the German-Jewish banking family that has been the target of many anti-Semitic conspiracy theories?
What is the name of the German-Jewish banking family that has been the target of many anti-Semitic conspiracy theories?
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Which Baltic states declared their independence after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990?
Which Baltic states declared their independence after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990?
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Who led the first successful expedition to the South Pole?
Who led the first successful expedition to the South Pole?
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Which battle in 1815 marked the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington?
Which battle in 1815 marked the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington?
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What is the capital city of Poland?
What is the capital city of Poland?
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Which French composer is known for his impressionist piano pieces, such as La mer and Clair de Lune?
Which French composer is known for his impressionist piano pieces, such as La mer and Clair de Lune?
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Who was the Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for his rivalry with William Gladstone?
Who was the Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for his rivalry with William Gladstone?
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What is the name of the Soviet leader known for his policy of de-Stalinization?
What is the name of the Soviet leader known for his policy of de-Stalinization?
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Who is the leader of the United Russia Party and the current President of the Russian Federation?
Who is the leader of the United Russia Party and the current President of the Russian Federation?
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Which British Prime Minister, often referred to as the 'Iron Lady,' served from 1979 to 1990?
Which British Prime Minister, often referred to as the 'Iron Lady,' served from 1979 to 1990?
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What is the name of the first wife of Henry the Eighth?
What is the name of the first wife of Henry the Eighth?
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What was the name of the medieval confederation of market towns and trade guilds that grew from small north German towns?
What was the name of the medieval confederation of market towns and trade guilds that grew from small north German towns?
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Which Russian author is known for novels including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov?
Which Russian author is known for novels including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov?
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Who was the second and final Fuhrer of the German Third Reich, serving for one week before the end of World War II?
Who was the second and final Fuhrer of the German Third Reich, serving for one week before the end of World War II?
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What famous Paris cathedral is located on the lle de la Cite?
What famous Paris cathedral is located on the lle de la Cite?
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What is the nickname of Joan of Arc, the French military leader during the Hundred Years' War?
What is the nickname of Joan of Arc, the French military leader during the Hundred Years' War?
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What event in 12th-century England marked a period of civil war and lawlessness?
What event in 12th-century England marked a period of civil war and lawlessness?
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Who was the military leader who served as Lord Protector and de facto dictator of England from 1653 to 1658?
Who was the military leader who served as Lord Protector and de facto dictator of England from 1653 to 1658?
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What event in 1933, a staged arson of the German parliament building, is seen as a significant event in the rise of Adolf Hitler?
What event in 1933, a staged arson of the German parliament building, is seen as a significant event in the rise of Adolf Hitler?
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From what year to what year did Catherine the Great rule as Empress of Russia?
From what year to what year did Catherine the Great rule as Empress of Russia?
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Where is the historical center of the Inca Empire located?
Where is the historical center of the Inca Empire located?
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Who conquered the Inca Empire, ending the empire's rule?
Who conquered the Inca Empire, ending the empire's rule?
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What is the name of the dictator of Chile from 1972 to 1990?
What is the name of the dictator of Chile from 1972 to 1990?
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Which South American soldier led six nations to independence from the Spanish Empire?
Which South American soldier led six nations to independence from the Spanish Empire?
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Who was Mexico's first president of indigenous ancestry?
Who was Mexico's first president of indigenous ancestry?
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What historical region is located in the south of Argentina and Chile, home to the Strait of Magellan?
What historical region is located in the south of Argentina and Chile, home to the Strait of Magellan?
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Who was the president of Venezuela from 2002 until his death in 2013?
Who was the president of Venezuela from 2002 until his death in 2013?
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Which country in Central America is the only one with English as its official language?
Which country in Central America is the only one with English as its official language?
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Who ruled Cuba for nearly 50 years following the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista in 1959?
Who ruled Cuba for nearly 50 years following the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista in 1959?
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What event in 1890 involved the massacre of Lakota people by U.S. Army soldiers?
What event in 1890 involved the massacre of Lakota people by U.S. Army soldiers?
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What novel by Herman Melville was influenced by his own experience in the whaling industry?
What novel by Herman Melville was influenced by his own experience in the whaling industry?
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Which World War Two battle was the final German offensive of the war?
Which World War Two battle was the final German offensive of the war?
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Study Notes
2024-2025 Regional Finals Study Guide - Beta Question Set
- This study guide provides key facts for the International History Bee and Bowl.
- Facts are drawn from the preliminary rounds of the 2024-2025 competitions.
- The guide is for new players and to facilitate preparation, not to guarantee victory.
- Reviewing historical questions on the website (ihbbeurope.com, iacompetitionsasia.com, ihbbcanada.com) and the resources available is strongly recommended.
- Information is in short paragraphs, and learning extra details on each topic is recommended.
- Memorizing dates of events and people's birth/death years is not necessary.
- Consulting Wikipedia introductions to each topic helps with deeper historical context
- Dividing topics among team members is a good strategy.
- Knowledge of topics referenced in the bee questions is also crucial for individual players.
African History
- Jomo Kenyatta was the founding father of Kenya.
- The Second Boer War was a conflict between British and Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa.
- Nubian language is spoken in a section of Sudan (area impacted by the Aswan High Dam).
Ancient History
- The First Punic War was fought between Rome and Carthage.
- The Battle of Marathon was a Greek victory over the Persians.
- Jade was used in ancient Chinese artifacts.
- The Olmec civilization inhabited present-day Mexico.
- Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics.
Asian History
- Kim Il Sung was the first leader of North Korea.
- Mauritius was an island nation affected by the extinction of the dodo birds.
- Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India.
- Pol Pot led the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
- The Forbidden City was the residence of Chinese emperors.
- Sri Lanka had a Tamil rebellion.
- The Shang dynasty was a significant early Chinese dynasty.
- Myanmar has a Rohingya Muslim-majority ethnic group.
- Korea's longest-lasting dynasty was Joseon.
- Singapore was founded by Stamford Raffles.
European History
- The Rothschild family has been the subject of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
- Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia) declared independence after the Soviet Union's fall.
- Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer.
- The Battle of Waterloo marked Napoleon's final defeat.
- Warsaw is the capital of Poland.
- The Warsaw Pact is the Eastern Bloc's equivalent to NATO.
- French composer Claude Debussy created works like “La mer” and “Clair de Lune.”
- Benjamin Disraeli was a Conservative prime minister of the UK.
- William Gladstone was a rival prime minister of Disraeli.
- Nikita Khrushchev was a Soviet leader.
- Vladimir Putin is the current Russian president.
- Margaret Thatcher was a prominent UK prime minister.
- Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII.
- The Hanseatic League was a powerful medieval trading organization.
- Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote famous novels like “Crime and Punishment.”
- Karl Donitz was a German admiral.
- Joan of Arc was a French military leader in the Hundred Years' War.
- Oliver Cromwell was a military leader in England.
- The Reichstag Fire aided Adolf Hitler politically.
- Catherine the Great was an Empress of Russia.
Latin American and Caribbean History
- The Inca Empire was centered in Peru.
U.S History
- The Wounded Knee Massacre was an 1890 event involving the U.S. Army.
- Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick" was inspired by his whaling experiences.
- The Battle of the Bulge was a World War II battle.
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Prepare for the International History Bee and Bowl with this study guide focused on key facts from the 2024-2025 competitions. Ideal for new players, it emphasizes important historical topics, strategies for team study, and using external resources for deeper understanding. Review essential information to enhance your knowledge and performance in the competition.
