Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 6 July 2009
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1
Who was the chief deity of the Romans, the equivalent to the Greek's Zeus?
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2
Which of these Elizabeth/Elisabeths did not have the title of Queen?
A
The daughter of Peter the Great, 1709 - 1762
B
The daughter of James VI of England, 1596 - 1662
C
The Mother of Edward V of England, 1437 - 92
D
The daughter of Henry VIII of England and Ann Boleyn, 1533 - 1603
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3
Which calendar, introduced in 46 BC, had a regular year of 365 days divided into 12 months, and a leap day added to February every four years?
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4
Who ordered the execution of Catherine Howard in 1542?
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5
What was the name of the hurricane that bady damaged New Orleans in 2005?
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6
What appeared in a newspaper for the first time on 22 March 1904 in the USA's "Daily Illustrated Mirror"?
A
The photo finish of a horse race
B
Times New Roman typeface
C
Pictures of entertainers, not just politicians
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7
What is the oldest existing lighthouse in America, built in 1764?
A
Boston Light, Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts
B
Sandy Hook Lighthouse, New Jersey
C
Charleston Light, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
D
Morris Island Light, South Carolina
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