Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 11 January 2010
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1
Which international treaties of 1899 and 1907 cover the use of weapons in war?
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The Treaties of Utrecht
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2
What legendary land was between the Scilly Isles and Cornwall before it was overwhelmed by the sea?
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3
What was the name given to the group of people in the English Midlands who destroyed machinery in 1811 - 1812, believing it to be the cause of their unemployment?
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4
Che Guevara was among the revolutionaries who invaded which country with the intention of overthrowing its US-backed dictator in December 1956?
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5
In which country did the USA enter a war by sending military advisors in 1950, escalating their involvement until finally combat units played an active part between 1965 and 1975?
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6
The Greek mathematician, mystic and scientist Pythagoras is best known for the Pythagorean theorem, which concerns what?
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7
What is the generally accepted name for the Puritans who became the earliest settlers in the Plymouth colony in America, in 1620?
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