Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 9 November 2009
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1
Which ship, the largest and fastest in the world, with steam turbine propulsion, then a revolutionary development in ocean liner design, was launched on 20 September 1906?
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2
The initial slogan for the American War of Independence was "No taxation without …" what?
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3
King Harold was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 when an arrow went into what part of his body?
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4
Which university was the first in Britain to make all degrees open to women in 1878?
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University of Edinburgh
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5
What secret organisation of Irishmen in the Scranton Anthracite Mining district of Pennsylvania 1865 - 1875, was in violent conflict with the mine owners?
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6
Which island has belonged to Carthage, Rome, the Saracens, the King of Aragon, the Dukes of Savoy, United Italy under Victor Emmanuel and was granted autonomous government in 1947?
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7
What was the popular name for Bethlem (or Bethlehem) Hospital, the first home for the insane in Britain established in 1407?
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