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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 7 June 2010

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1

The 520 men and 197 women who arrived in 11 ships at Botany Bay, Australia, on 26 January 1788, were mostly what?

A
Hairdressers
B
Convicts
C
Town planners
D
Botanists
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2

Which ancient people built large pyramidal structures at Tula and Teotihuacan, Mexico?

A
Pygmies
B
Apaches
C
Safesecs
D
Toltecs
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3

Swiss legendary hero William Tell was instrumental in rescuing his land from the tyranny of which country in 1307?

A
Japan
B
Turkey
C
Mongolia
D
Austria
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4

In Greek mythology, Croesus was known for what?

A
Adventuring
B
Fables
C
Wealth
D
Wisdom
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5

Which conflict began in 1455 when King Henry VI became insane?

A
The Jacobite Rebellion
B
The Civil War
C
The Seven Years War
D
The Wars of the Roses
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6

The naval battle fought on 2 April 1801 known as the Battle of Copenhagen was fought between Denmark and a navy from where?

A
Sweden
B
Germany
C
Britain
D
France
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7

Which of these was built last?

A
Sphinx, Egypt
B
Pyramid of Cheops
C
Roman Coliseum
D
Partheneon, Greece
Select from the options above.
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