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I’m Genuinely Curious If You Can Identify 14/20 of These Historical People

Do you know who they are?

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Throughout history, people have made a mark on the world through their inventions, discoveries, and other accomplishments. From the wheel to the internet, people have changed the way we live, travel, communicate, and learn. Famous inventors like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Benjamin Franklin have made lasting contributions to science and technology. Scientists like Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking have revolutionized our understanding of the universe and the laws of nature. Humanitarians like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa have fought for social justice and improved the lives of millions. Philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius have laid the foundations of modern thought. Leaders like Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, and Winston Churchill have shaped the course of history. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt have created timeless works of beauty and wonder. Writers like William Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, and Mark Twain have touched the hearts and minds of generations.

These and countless other people have made an indelible mark on the world in ways big and small. Take this quiz to see what you know about them and earn a score that's worth bragging about to your friends.

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  1. Intermediatecabingal12 has over 50 plays in total
    · 4w ago

    I got 19 out of 20!
    Wow, you’re so much smarter than most people, so it comes as no surprise to see you getting such a good score today. Come back tomorrow to try a new quiz and see if you can beat today’s score!

    sorry I got 20 out of 20. it said I didn’t choose Jane Goodall. I know who she is. the game clicked on I didn’t click on. oh well.

  2. GrandmasterLeo Proctor has over 1000 plays in total
    🏅 Ranked #73Leo Proctor is ranked 73rd for quizzes played in the last 30 days
    🏆 86th in TriviaLeo Proctor is the 86th top scorer in trivia over the last 30 days
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    · 6mo ago

    19/20

  3. Adept Playernannylisa59 has over 10 plays in total
    · 6mo ago

    You got 17 out of 20!
    Wow, you’re so much smarter than most people, so it comes as no surprise to see you getting such a good score today. Come back tomorrow to try a new quiz and see if you can beat today’s score!

  4. GrandmasterMARK MORRALL has over 1000 plays in total
    🏅 Ranked #40MARK MORRALL is ranked 40th for quizzes completed in the last 30 days
    🏆 27th in TriviaMARK MORRALL is the 27th top scorer in trivia over the last 30 days
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    170MARK MORRALL is on a 170-day streak!
    · 1y ago

    18 / 20

  5. GrandmasterBill has over 1000 plays in total
    🏅 Ranked #18Bill is ranked 18th for quizzes completed in the last 30 days
    🏆 22nd in TriviaBill is the 22nd top scorer in trivia over the last 30 days
    LegendaryBill is the legendary commenter!
    · 1y ago

    Easy

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