History Quiz #99
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 6 December 2010
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Q1.
According to legend, who was the sweetheart of Robin Hood?
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Q2.
The fabled "Society for the Prevention of an Unwholesome Diet" was described as a 18th century activist group dedicated to keeping what out of Britain?
Note: This question was updated in May 2021
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Q3.
What do the 13 stripes on the US flag represent?
A
The 13 greatest battles against the British forces
B
The first 13 people to sign the Declaration of Independence
C
The original 13 colonies that became the USA
D
The first 13 Presidents of the USA
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Q4.
T E Lawrence was known as Lawrence of where?
Note: This question was updated in July 2015
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Q5.
Where did Adolf Hitler spend his last days in Berlin?
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Q6.
The Greeks constructed hippodromes for holding what events?
B
Fights with African animals
C
A form of Sumo wrestling
D
Chariot and horse races
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Q7.
In 1978, Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was found dead where?
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