Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 29 March 2010
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1
Which political party won victories in the Canadian governments of Alberta in 1935 and British Columbia in 1952?
A
Progressive Conservative Party
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2
The Balfour Declaration, made by Lord Balfour on behalf of the British Government in 1917, was a promise to do what after World War I?
A
Scuttle the British navy as an incentive for world disarmament
B
Provide money to France to erect a defensive line along the French - German border
C
Act as the co-ordinators for a "League of Nations"
D
Make Palestine into a "national home" for Jews
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3
Where was the decisive battle on 24 June 1314 where Robert Bruce defeated Edward II's army and secured the independence of Scotland?
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4
What "Commonwealth" was formed on 1 January 1901, with Lord Hopetoun as Governor-General and Edmund Barton as Prime Minister?
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5
Which Norse god is a giant who personifies destructive fire?
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6
The Serbian Empire came under Turkish domination after which battle in 1389?
C
The Siege of Sevastopol
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7
Who was the last President of the Fourth Republic of France, and the first President of the Fifth Republic?
D
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
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