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1. In which year was Winston Churchill born? 1847
1870
1874 1872
Answer: 1874Sir Winston Churchill remembered by the English people as the Grand Old Man of Britain was born in 1874 to a famous family. 2. In which year did Winston Churchill leave the Army? 1890
1896 1887
1889
Answer: 1896Winston Churchill left the Army in 1896 because he felt he had experienced enough of army life and he could earn more as a reporter. 3. In which year did Winston Churchill begin his career as a politician? 1914
1918
1920
1900
Answer: 1900Winston Churchill began his career as a politician at the early age of twenty-six. He became a Member of Parliament in 1900.
4. In which year did World War I begin? 1918
1939
1945
1914
Answer: 1914World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918. The victors were the British Commonwealth, France, Belgium, Italy, US and Russia. The losers were Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. About 19 million people (41% soldiers and 59% civilians) died in World War I. 5. In which year did World War I end? 1914
1918 1939
1945
Answer: 1918World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918. The victors were the British Commonwealth, France, Belgium, Italy, US and Russia. The losers were Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. About 19 million people (41% soldiers and 59% civilians) died in World War I. 6. In which year did World War II begin? 1918
1914
1939 1945
Answer: 1939World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The victors were the British Commonwealth, US and USSR. The losers were Germany, Italy and Japan. About 50 million people (50% soldiers and 50% civilians) died in World War II. 7. In which year did the war between Britain and Germany finally end? 1954
1951
1945 1955
Answer: 1945In May 1945, Hitler killed himself fearing his capture by the Allies. Thus, the war between England and Germany finally came to an end. 8. In which year did World War II end? 1918
1914
1939
1945
Answer: 1945World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The victors were the British Commonwealth, US and USSR. The losers were Germany, Italy and Japan. About 50 million people (50% soldiers and 50% civilians) died in World War II. 9. In which year was Winston Churchill elected as Prime Minister of Britain a second time? 1941
1951 1961
1955
Answer: 1951At the age of seventy-seven, Winston Churchill was elected Prime Minister of England for a second time. He served this second term from 1951 till 1955. 10. In which year was Churchill honored with a knighthood? 1935
1955
1953 1965
Answer: 1953Elizabeth II, the Queen of England, honored Winston Churchill with a knighthood in 1953 and he became Sir Winston Churchill. 11. In which year did Sir Winston Churchill die? 1960
1965 1955
1951
Answer: 1965Sir Winston Churchill died in 1965 when he was ninety-one years old. 12. At the age of twenty-six, Winston Churchill became _______. The Prime Minister of Britain
An army officer
A Member of Parliament A famous reporter
Answer: A Member of ParliamentAt the age of twenty-six, Winston Churchill became a Member of Parliament. The next thirty years saw Winston Churchill gain great recognition in the British House of Parliament. During the first World War, he held many important posts in the government. 13. Who was the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany in 1933? Napoleon
Adolf Hitler Karl Marx
Winston Churchill
Answer: Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler was the powerful and ambitious leader of the Nazi Party in Germany. 14. Who was popularly called 'Fuhrer' in Germany which meant 'the leader of the country'? Napoleon
Adolf Hitler Karl Marx
Winston Churchill
Answer: Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler promised his people that he would make Germany the most powerful country in Europe. The German people hailed Adolf Hitler the "Fuhrer" or the "leader of the country" in 1934. 15. What was Winston Churchill's father? An English lawyer
An English warrior
An English reporter
An English politician
Answer: An English politicianWinston Churchill was the son of Lord Randolph Churchill, who was an English politician. 16. The different careers Winston Churchill had were: army officer, reporter and lawyer
army officer, lawyer and politician
army officer, reporter and politician sportsman, reporter and politician
Answer: army officer, reporter and politicianWinston Churchill was brave and hence became an army officer. He was also very fond of writing and hence reported the happenings in the wars in English newspapers. 17. During which war was Winston Churchill imprisoned and then had an adventurous escape? English vs. Germans
English vs. Boers English vs. Russians
English vs. Japanese
Answer: English vs. BoersThe English were at war against the Boers in South Africa towards the end of the 19th century. During this war, Winston Churchill was imprisoned in South Africa. His adventurous escapade from South Africa took many days, and he returned to England to be welcomed as a great hero. 18. Winston Churchill learnt good English and wrote well due to his _______. fondness for reading fondness for mixing with people
regular attendance in school
liking for the English teacher
Answer: fondness for readingWinston Churchill disliked school and studies including the two most important subjects at that time, Latin and Greek. He enjoyed reading and read every book he could lay his hands on. 19. Winston Churchill warned the world about which country becoming gradually powerful? France
Japan
Germany Russia
Answer: GermanyWinston Churchill warned the world about Germany becoming gradually powerful and preparing for war under Adolf Hitler. But people did not heed his warning. 20. Which of the following events happened in Winston Churchill's life in the year 1953? He got the Nobel Prize. He became Prime Minister of Britain.
He won the war with Germany.
He passed away.
Answer: He got the Nobel Prize.Winston Churchill got the Nobel Prize for Literature for his excellent writing in 1953. 21. Winston Churchill got the Nobel Prize for _______. Literature Peace
Economics
Physics
Answer: LiteratureWinston Churchill got the Nobel Prize for Literature for his excellent writing in 1953. 22. Who was Winston Churchill's father? Lord Rudolph Churchill
Lord Roger Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill Lord Roy Churchill
Answer: Lord Randolph ChurchillWinston Churchill was the son of Lord Randolph Churchill, who was an English politician. 23. When did Winston Churchill become the Prime Minister of Britain? June 1942
May 1940 May 1945
June 1944
Answer: May 1940The people of Britain made Winston Churchill the Prime Minister in May 1940 because they believed he was a strong leader. When the war with Germany ended in 1945, Churchill was succeeded by Attlee as Prime Minister. 24. After his escape from which place was Winston Churchill regarded a hero in England? South America
South Africa Russia
France
Answer: South AfricaThe English were at war against the Boers in South Africa towards the end of the 19th century. During this war, Winston Churchill was imprisoned in South Africa. His adventurous escapade from South Africa took many days, and he returned to England to be welcomed as a great hero. 25. Winston Churchill's decision to join the army was inspired by Lord Randolph Churchill
Adolf Hitler
The Duke Of Marlborough His mother
Answer: The Duke Of MarlboroughWinston Churchill was extremely proud of his great ancestor, the Duke of Marlborough. He was a great general 200 years ago. 26. Who said these words: "Victory at all costs, victory inspite of all terror, however long and hard the road may be"? Napoleon Bonaparte
Winston Churchill Giuseppe Garibaldi
Adolf Hitler
Answer: Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill inspired the people of England and encouraged them, never letting them get frightened of the mighty Germany.
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