Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 April 2009
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1
On 6 February 1840, what document was signed by Captain William Hobson (on behalf of Queen Victoria) and a number of Maori chiefs as the basis for New Zealand to become part of the British Empire?
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2
What disaster occurred on the San Andreas Fault in 1906?
B
San Francisco earthquake
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3
The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, established in 1884, was formed by people from what religion?
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4
Members of which family were, at various times, Kings or Emperors of Germany, Austria, Rome, Hungary, Spain and Bohemia between 1273 and 1918?
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5
What is the name for the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, from which Mahommedans date their era?
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6
In 1898, an agreement was made between Britain and China for a 99 year lease for part of which colony?
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7
What is the name of the English law that prevents anyone building so as to completely cut out light from a window that had provided light for at least 20 years?
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