Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 2 March 2009
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1
What name was applied to legislation regarding the sale of liquor in the U S A between 1919 to 1933?
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2
Which of these events came first?
B
Italy became the present Italian Republic
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3
In which country did Juan Domingo Peron seize power in 1943, become president, and resign in 1955?
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4
In Britain, rationing ended, the London gold market reopened, Roger Bannister was first to run a mile in under 4 minutes, and the Queen returned from a tour of the Commonwealth in which year?
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5
Where was the battle during the Anglo-Zulu War in which 11 Victoria Crosses were awarded in one day?
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6
Who was the English King at the Battle of Agincourt?
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7
Where was the battle fought between the Royalist forces under Prince Rupert and Oliver Cromwell's men in June 1645 that was the key to the final downfall of Royalist forces a year later?
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