Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 28 June 2010
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1
Where was the testing ground for British nuclear weapons in 1957?
A
Christmas Island, one of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, in the Pacific
C
Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean
D
Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, in the Pacific
Select from the options above.
2
What was the purpose of explorer Captain James Cook's last voyage in 1776?
A
Claim possession for Britain of as many Pacific islands as possible
B
Observe the transit of Venus
C
Investigate volcanic activity on the Hawaiian islands
D
Discover a northern passage between the Pacific and the Atlantic
Select from the options above.
3
In 1818 Bernadotte became King Charles XIV of Sweden due to the influence of whom?
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4
Which of these was not an ancient Egyptian god?
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5
Porfirio Diaz resigned from the presidency of which country in May 1911?
Select from the options above.
6
Tansu Ciller became the first female Prime Minister of which Muslim country in 1993?
Select from the options above.
7
What was the "Scopes Monkey Trial" about?
A
Teaching the theory of evolution in schools
B
Ill-treatment of animals in a Tennessee zoo
C
Keeping dangerous animals as domestic pets
D
A London fraud involving amounts of £500
Select from the options above.
