Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 22 March 2010
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1
During the reign of the Tudors in England, what instrument was used to behead those executed by order of the monarch for treason?
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2
What estate, presented to the British nation in 1917, is the official residence of the Prime Minister?
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3
What was the name of the first turbo prop airliner, built in 1950?
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4
What was the cause of the sinking of the German battleship the "Admiral Graf Spee"?
A
It ran aground on a submerged reef
B
A single shell from the British ship "Ajax"
C
An aerial torpedo attack launched from land
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5
Which Scottish order of Knighthood was founded by James II in 1687 and dedicated to St Andrew?
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6
During World War II, Japan occupied which part of the USA?
A
Aleutian Islands, Alaska
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7
What was the last position that Lyndon B Johnson held when he became President of the USA?
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