After the siege of Constantinople in 1204, the Crusaders _____ the city and transferred its riches to Italy.
looted
Two of Henry VIII's wives were _____, two he divorced, one died following childbirth, and the last one survived.
executed
In 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes attempted to ____ ___ the Houses of Parliament in London.
blow up
The Great Fire of London ____ ____ in a bakery in 1666 and wasn't extinguished until 4 days later.
broke out
On 3rd September 1783, a peace ______ was signed between the US and Britain that ended the American War of Independence.
treaty
The French army under Napoleon was _______at the Battle of Waterloo by the British-led and Prussian armies.
defeated
A ______ is a soldier who usually works alone and specializes in shooting from very long distances.
sniper
The total number of ______ (people killed & injured) caused directly by the First World War was around 40 million.
casualties
In 2019, there were 26 million _____ globally, the majority of whom had fled their home countries due to war and persecution.
refugees
The army ______ over 300 rebels ( took them as prisoners).
captured
The rebels _____ the government. (removed them from power using force)
overthrew
Soldiers in large groups are called _____.
troops
A country that has agreed to help and support another country.
allay
When two armies agree to stop fighting temporarily.
ceasefire
The army _______ most of the rebel prisoners. (let them free)
released
America _____ war on Japan in 1941.
declared
