History Quiz #3
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 2 February 2009
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Q1.
In 1956, British and French forces invaded a country in North Africa due to a dispute over which engineering work?
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Ethiopian oil refinery complez
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Q2.
In which city were the first meetings held of the General Assembly and the Security Council of the United Nations in January 1946?
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Q3.
In 1838, which steamship made the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, from Bristol to New York?
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Q4.
Which king of England was nicknamed Rufus?
Note: This question was updated in May 2015
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Q5.
What was the first alliance entered by the U S A in peacetime after World War II?
Note: This question was updated in April 2016
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Q6.
Which king of Egypt abdicated in favour of his infant son in July 1952?
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Q7.
Which war ended as a result of peace negotiations at Panmunjom, completed on 27 July 1953?
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