History Bits and Pieces #2

What is this country in Oceania, home to the Maori and former colony of the British Empire?

What African tribe from now modern day South Africa was led by the infamous Shaka and, for a time, "ran the British for their money?"

What type of innovative troop formation did that tribe use against its enemies, named after a strong animal?

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

Who was that man's Vice President?

Who was the author of The Great Gatsby?

Who was the notable leader of the Holy Roman Empire, who's last name literally meant, red beard?

During WW2, the Nazis invaded what country under the name of the operation named after that Holy Roman ruler?

What is the name of the ring that encompasses the Pacific Ocean where volcanic activity is more frequent?

Who was this singer and actor notable for his performance in An American in Paris and his song Singin' in the Rain?

Who was Hitler's Minister for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda?

What famous Soviet neurologist was known for his experiments with dogs to test conditioning?

What device was widely used for executions of death row inmates through the 19th and 20th centuries, and in some places is still used today?

What was the name of Blackbeard's ship?

What was the name of the battle in Turkey that was said to really begin the fall of the Western Roman Empire?