History Quiz #10
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 23 March 2009
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Q1.
What was the title of George Washington's pronouncement in 1793 that provided a basis for the USA to avoid any involvement in foreign conflicts?
A
Edict of Non-Involvement
B
Proclamation of Neutrality
C
Declaration of Isolation
D
Doctrine of Demarcation
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Q2.
Which of these was not a son of Noah, the chap in the Bible with the ark?
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Q3.
In Britain, what was the name given to the M4 Medium Tank that was produced by the US from World War II until the end of the Korean War?
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Q4.
CRP (or CREEP) was The Committee to Re-elect which US president?
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Q5.
Which of these is one of the 7 letters used by the Romans to signify numbers?
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Q6.
Launched on 4 March 2001 as the largest ship operated by the U S Navy, this aircraft carrier is named after which past U S president?
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Q7.
Which country became a self-governing state within the British Empire in 1959, declared independence from Britain, joining the Federation of Malaysia in 1963, and left the federation on 9 August 1965?
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