Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 August 2010
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1
What did Sir Robert Peel establish in London in the late 19th century?
B
Royal Academy of Dramtic Art
D
Metropolitan Police Force
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2
Which country decided to switch to driving on the left from mid September 2009?
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3
Which of these is a social movement against the use of alcohol, criticising excessive alcohol use, promoting complete abstinence, or pressuring the government to enact anti-alcohol legislation?
C
Minimum proof proposers
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4
What popular name was given to the British 8th Army in World War II?
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5
The Great Fire of London swept through the central parts of the English city of London in 1666 for about how long?
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6
Which currently reigning royal family is from the House of Orange?
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7
In a famous speech by Winston Churchill on 4 June 1940 that began "We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans", he went on to say that "we shall fight" in the air, on the beaches, on the landing grounds, in the fields, in the streets, and where else?
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