Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 12 April 2010
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1
Why was the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania founded by William Penn?
A
As a safe place for Quakers to live and practise their faith
B
He thought that it would be nice to have a place named after him
C
He was heading for Tennessee but became lost and decided to stay
D
The colonial government was offering bonuses to those who founded commonwealths
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2
What is the Hindu custom "suttee" that was prohibited by law in 1829?
A
Eating spiced food in public
B
Herding cattle in the street
C
Forcing women to wear clothing that fully covered the body
D
A widow being incinerated on her husband's funeral pyre
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3
Except for a short break from 1492 to 1512, which merchant family effectively ruled Florence from the 13th century to 1737?
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4
According to Greek legend, what was the 9 headed monster from the Lerna marshes killed by Hercules?
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5
In the first decade of the 1900s, Henry Ford established the Ford Motor Company in which city of the USA?
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6
Suu Kyi, who was sentenced to home detention for six years in 2003, is the Leader of the Opposition in which country?
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7
The border crossing known as "Checkpoint Charlie" was between which two places?
A
France and Switzerland, near Geneva
B
Detroit, Michigan, USA and Windsor, Ontario, Canada
C
San Diego, USA and Tijuana, Mexico
Select from the options above.
