History Quiz #238
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 5 August 2013
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Q1.
Prior to its annexation by the USA in 1898, Hawaií had been a republic for about four years. What was it immediately before that?
B
Loose affiliation of tribes
C
Independent but friendly islands
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2
Q2.
What kind of ship was the Japanese "Hōshō", commissioned on 27 December 1922, the first purpose-designed ship of its kind to be commissioned anywhere in the world?
C
Floating helicopter base
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Q3.
According to legend, what was the name of Lady Godiva's horse?
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Q4.
In Greek legend, Narcissus was famous for which of the following?
A
Falling in love with his reflection
D
Saving the world from a comet
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Q5.
What part did Bucephalus play in history?
A
Alexander the Great's warhorse during most of his conquests
B
Julius Caesar's second in command
D
Genghis Khan's successor
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Q6.
What name was given to 6 December 1745, after Scottish highlanders led by Charles Edward Stuart reached Derby, over 200 miles (320 km) into English territory, causing a financial panic in London?
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Q7.
Which war, which lasted for ten years, was fought between Agamemnon and Menelaus on one side and Priam on the other?
A
The War of Spanish Succession
D
The Battle of Thermopylae
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