Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 July 2009
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1
The United Nations Declaration was signed by 22 nations in Washington DC on which day?
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2
On 3 November 1902 a telephone cable was opened between Vancouver, Canada, and where?
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3
The War of the Triple Alliance (1864 - 1870) was fought between the allied countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay and which other country?
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4
What was the colloquial name given to women volunteers to the US Navy during the second world war?
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5
Who was the first of these to become US President?
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6
What was the capital of the Portuguese empire from 1808 to 1815?
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7
The governor of which state was removed from office by the state senate in January 2009?
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