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Grades 6, 7 and 8 - History - Middle School - Famous Texts in History
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So many important texts have been written or produced through the centuries. Many of them have had a significant impact on events in history and are still affecting the world today. From the Magna Carta to the American Declaration of Independence, from Shakespeare to the treaty of Versailles, we would not be where we are today without these important historical texts. 

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - History - Middle School - Famous Texts in History
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1. The Dictionary of the English Language was written by Samuel Johnson and was the first dictionary to do what?
2. A document was produced on February 21st, 1878 which ensured the telephone was a success. What was it?
3. In 1085-6, King William I drew up a document to detail land and resources. What was it called?
4. The Bible is widely considered to be the best selling book of all time. How many copies are estimated to have been sold?
5. One man's writing is credited with saving Christmas. Who was he?
6. One series of books by J. K. Rowling has had a huge impact on readers, both young and old. What were the books about?
7. Signed in the French Palace on June 28th, 1919, what was the Treaty of Versailles supposed to stop?
8. In 1905, Alfred Binet wrote something which most of us may face in our lifetime. What was it?
9. The Rosetta Stone bears ancient inscriptions written in four languages. What did they later help to solve?
10. One series of books by J. K. Rowling has had a huge impact on readers, both young and old. What were the books about?
11. The term 'Big Brother' was first used in a story by George Orwell. What was it called?
12. Charles Darwin was a scientist who explained his ideas in a book. What was it called?
13. A document was produced on February 21st, 1878 which ensured the telephone was a success. What was it?
14. In 1963, Martin Luther King read a rousing speech about equal rights for black people. What is a famous line from the speech?
15. In 1840, Catherine Elizabeth Benson Brewer was the first ever woman to receive a very important piece of paper. What was it?
16. The Dictionary of the English Language was written by Samuel Johnson and was the first dictionary to do what?
17. The Bible is widely considered to be the best selling book of all time. How many copies are estimated to have been sold?
18. On February 24th, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII wrote something which we still use today. What was it?
19. What does the American Bill of Rights do?
20. In 1863, American president Lincoln delivered a famous speech which began with the words, 'Four score and seven years ago'. What was the speech called?

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