Complete the sentences using the appropriate past simple verbs.

1) David Livingstone explored Africa. 2) Julius Caesar became one of the most talented commanders. 3) The Great Fire of London happened in 1666. 4) Alexander the Great built a strong Roman Empire. 5) Cleopatra died of the poisonous snake's bite. 6) Sir Benjamin Hall made the symbol of London — Big Ben. 7) Paul McCartney received many international awards for his music. 8) Isaac Levitan drew fine sketches now housed in his museum in Plyos. 9) Michael Lomonosov created the Moscow State University. 10) Vladimir Putin found our country one of the most powerful in the world.