Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 11 May 2009
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1
In Britain, when did the Lord Chamberlain's office lose the power to censor performances of plays, a right granted in the 18th century?
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2
After World War II, Emperor Hirohito signed the treaty ending the state of war with Britain on 9 September of which year?
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3
The United States deployed combat units in 1965 into which war to prevent a communist takeover of Southeast Asia, part of a wider strategy called “containment”?
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4
What name was given to people who believed that James II and his descendants were the rightful rulers of Britain?
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5
In England, what form of punishment was abolished by the Criminal Justice Act of 1948?
A
Execution by firing squad
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6
Which of these countries was never a member of The League of Nations, which was created by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
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7
What aspect of the Japanese surrender that ended World War II occurred on 2 September 1945?
A
Emperor ordered a cease fire
B
Surrender document signed in Manila
C
Singapore returned to the British
D
General MacArthur entered Tokyo
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