Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 31 May 2010
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1
Ex-US President Richard Nixon was disqualified from what in 1976?
C
Standing for public office
D
Being a sports administrator
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2
What part of mainland Europe was English territory for 200 years from the mid 14th century?
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3
At which battle, which began on 4 May 1942, were Japanese losses at least 7 warships, with over 20 others damaged, and USA losses included the aircraft carrier "Lexington" and two other ships?
B
The Battle of Copenhagen
C
The Battle of Trafalgar
D
The Battle of the Coral Sea
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4
What name was given to Australian bandits who raided its remoter settlements until the late 19th century?
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5
Squeaky Fromme, who tried to assassinate US President Gerald Ford, was part of what group?
B
The Palestine Liberation Army
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6
Portuguese rule of which country ended in 1975, with the appointment of Samora Machel as its first president?
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7
What was special about "The Daily Courant" that appeared in the early 18th century?
A
First regular train service
C
First regular bus service
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