Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 August 2010
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1
Traditionally, the champion of an English King or Queen rode at the coronation into Westminster Hall and challenged anyone who denied their right to succeed. At whose coronation was this tradition last observed?
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2
What name was given to the one eyed giants in Greek fables?
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3
What was organised by Catherine de Medici, Queen Mother, France, to crush the Huguenots in August 1572 at the wedding of Henry of Navarre to Marguerite, sister of Charles IX, that resulted in the death of around 30,000 people?
A
The Crush of the Huguenots
B
St Valentine's Day Massacre
D
Massacre of St Bartholomew
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4
For what event in 1215 is Runnymede famous?
A
An attempt to fly by helicopter
B
King John signed the Magna Carta
C
Richard the Lionheart announced the 3rd crusade
D
King Alfred burnt some scones
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5
What was the English court case about in 1670, when the judge withheld food, water, and toilet facilities from jurors for 3 days as he was unsatisfied with their first decision and, when they returned a "not guilty" verdict, fined them?
A
Claude Duval was accused of being a highwayman
B
The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a form of union, were accused of "administering unlawful oaths"
C
William Penn was accused of 'preaching Quakerism to an unlawful assembly'
D
Niccolò Zucchi, Italian astronomer and physicist, was accused of treason
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6
Which US government official is the equivalent of the British Foreign Secretary?
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7
What is the only joint rule in the history of England?
A
George V and Elizabeth I
B
Elizabeth II and Philip I
C
William III and Mary II
D
Jane Grey and Guilford Dudley
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