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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 8 February 2010

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1

According to Greek mythology, who accompanied Jason on his journey to find the Golden Fleece?

A
Argonauts
B
Astronauts
C
Cosmonauts
D
Dreadnoughts
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2

A terrorist attack was launched on New York that resulted in the destruction of the Twin Towers on which day in 2001?

A
11 November
B
9 November
C
11 September
D
9 September
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3

What disaster hit Bangladesh on 13 November 1970, killing 500,000 people?

A
Bhutan avalanche
B
Dhaka earthquake
C
Cyclone Bhola
D
Flooding of the Ganges-Brahmaputra River
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4

What disaster occured in Ireland in 1845?

A
Ulster earthquake
B
Great Fire of Dublin
C
Potato famine
D
Hurricane Eamon
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5

In Greek legend, who was the son of Daedalus who fell to his death?

A
Jason
B
Hercules
C
Sisyphus
D
Icarus
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6

Which country suffered the largest number of deaths from a tsunami on 26 December 2004?

A
Indonesia
B
Ceylon
C
India
D
Somalia
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7

Which warship captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships (HMS Guerriere, HMS Java, HMS Pictou, HMS Cyane and HMS Levant) in the War of 1812 against Great Britain?

A
USS Constellation
B
USS United States
C
USS Chesapeake
D
USS Constitution
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