History Quiz #272
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 31 March 2014
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Q1.
The peace treaty, the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I, was signed between the Allied Powers and which nation?
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2
Q2.
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the bill of rights entrenched in Canadian law as part of the Constitution Act, come into force?
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3
Q3.
In Greek mythology, which herald had a voice louder than 50 men combined?
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Q4.
Which organisation founded by Lord Baden Powell and his sister Agnes was incorporated by Charter in 1915?
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Q5.
In 1698 findings were published by the Royal Society, Britain, from the discovery near Llandeilo in Wales of fossils of what, the first recorded publication on the subject?
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Q6.
What was the name of the security organisation that operated in East Germany during the Cold War?
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Q7.
Which of these are most associated with the first establishment of democracy as a form of government?
A
Solon and Cleisthenes; 6th century BCE
B
Maximilien Robespierre; 18th century
C
Emperor Constantine; 4th century
D
Genghis Khan; 12th century
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