Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 31 August 2009
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1
Which of these is one of the 7 letters used by the Romans to signify numbers?
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2
What was created by the Lateran Treaty signed by Italy in 1929?
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3
When was the armstice for World War I signed?
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4
The first European explorer to reach Australia and New Zealand has which island named after him?
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5
Which British organisation, started in 1939 under Basil Dean and disbanded in 1946, represented the mobilisation of the entertainment industry?
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6
Which of these Elizabeth/Elisabeths did not have the title of Queen?
A
The daughter of Charles I of England, 1635 - 1650
B
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1900 - 2002
C
The daughter of Charles, Duke of Bavaria, 1876 - 1965
D
The daughter of Duke Maximilian Joseph and Princess Ludovika of Bavaria, 1837 - 98
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7
Who emerged as the top Chinese Communist leader during the "Long March" in 1934?
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