Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 March 2010
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1
What structure was designed by John A Roebling, who supervised construction until his death when the project was taken over by his son, Washington?
A
Empire State Building, New York
B
Brooklyn Bridge, New York
D
Cable car system, San Francisco
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2
Which war between Austria, France and Russia versus England and Prussia ended with the ceding of Silesia to Prussia by Austria and the ceding of French territory in Canada to Britain?
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3
The origins of which country can be traced to the forming of a defensive league by Uri, Schwyz and Lower Unterwalden in 1521?
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4
The Manchu dynasty ceased to rule China in what year?
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5
The Exxon Valdez oil spill, considered one of the most devastating human-caused environmental disasters ever to occur at sea, happened on 24 March 1989 in the Prince William Sound, in which state of the USA?
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6
In 1821 Venezuelan Simon Bolivar became the first President, and, except for a brief retirement, remained so until his death in 1839, of which country?
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7
What modern-day country was ruled between 1902 and 1964 by Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud and his son, Emir Saud?
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