History Quiz #796
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Q1.
What waterway was opened to shipping on 15 August 1914 but not officially opened until 12 June 1920?
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Q2.
The Salt March, one of the first and most powerful movements led by Mohandas Gandhi in the struggle for independence for India from Britain, started in Dandi on what date?
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Q3.
What was the fate of 57 Africans (53 adults and 4 children) who, in July 1839, as captives being transported aboard the ship "La Amistad", revolted and gained control of the ship near Cuba, and were discovered by the US Navy?
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They were taken to Connecticut and sold as slaves
B
They were sent to Spain as requested by Queen Isabella II
C
They were freed and returned to Africa
D
They were treated as "salvage" and thus the property of Naval officers who had found the ship
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Q4.
In English mythology, who were Galligantus and Bunderbore?
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Q5.
Which of these was not an ancient Egyptian god?
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Q6.
When did Walt Disney open his Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California?
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Q7.
September 1999 marked the formal end of what in Canada?
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