History Fun Facts Quiz (hard)

Some maybe lesser known history facts - enjoy!
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How many years did the 100 year war last?
116
In which city did the only battle between Japanese and German soldiers take place?
Tsingtau
Who succeeded Wilhelm I as German Emperor?
Friedrich III
Which country's military has won the most battles throughout history?
France
What did Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China, work as in the 60s?
street sweeper
What was Hitler's father's surname before changing it?
Schicklgruber
What was the most common cause of death for Roman emperors?
assassination
Which single human being has probably caused the biggest environmental damage?
Thomas Midgley
Who did the Taiping Rebellion's leader claim to be descended from?
Jesus
Which doctrine replaced the Breshnev doctrine in the US under Gorbachev?
Sinatra Doctrine
Who is supposed to be "crushed" according to a verse of the British national anthem that is no longer sung?
Scots
What do "God Save the King", "Heil Dir im Siegerkranz" and "My Country 'Tis of Thee" have in common?
melody
What was the most expensive weapons project of WW2?
B-29
Who was Nazi Germany's last head of state?
Dönitz
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Level 78
Jan 17, 2026
I think 'tune' is another acceptable answer in addition to 'melody.'