Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 14 December 2009
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1
How did Puerto Rico become a US possession?
A
A decision by the United Nations in 1946
B
A popular vote in 1953 that was 75% in favour of the USA taking over
C
It was ceded by Spain in 1898 after the Spanish-American War
D
A decision by the League of Nations in 1934
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2
What city was founded on the island of Manhattan by Peter Minuit in 1626?
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3
Where was a battle fought between General Robert E Lee and General Meade from 1 to 3 July 1863, which is generally accepted as the conclusive battle of the American Civil War?
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4
What name was given by Barbarossa to his empire in 1156 that was applied to various territories until it was dissolved in 1806 by the resignation of Francis II of Austria?
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5
In which century was the Suez Canal opened?
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6
In what year was the German Empire, including all the German states except Austria, with the King of Prussia as emperor, founded?
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7
19th century French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, having supervised the construction of the Suez canal, was later famously tried and convicted for what?
A
Embezzlement of government funds
B
Mismanagement of the construction of the Panama Canal
D
Employing engineers who were not French
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