Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 7 September 2009
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1
What was Lieut. C D Lucas, RN, the first to receive as a result of his involvement in the bombardment of a Russian fortress in the Baltic on 21 June 1854?
D
Artificial mechanical hand
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2
The first pilgrims sailed to America from which English Port?
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3
The military action popularly known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" took place in which war?
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4
David Ben-Gurion became Prime Minister of the provisional government of which newly created country on 15 May 1948?
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5
What is the oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat?
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6
The lyrics of which song were inspired by the successful American defence of Fort McHenry in September 1814?
B
My Country 'Tis Of Thee
D
The Star-Spangled Banner
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7
Where did the Greek god Helios go home to sleep at night, where he lived with his brother, Eos?
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