History Quiz #301
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 October 2014
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Q1.
What position did Liechtenstein take during World War II?
B
It fought on the side of Germany
D
It was one of the Allies against Germany and Italy
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Q2.
Who was told by the Oracle at Delphi to perform 12 tasks after killing his own children in a mad fury?
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3
Q3.
Who is reflected in the name for the Philippines?
C
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
D
King Philip II of Spain
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Q4.
What city was the sewerage system built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette in the late 19th century designed to serve?
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Q5.
When did Kristallnacht happen?
A
The year before World War I was declared
B
The year World War II was declared
C
The year before World War II was declared
D
The year World War I was declared
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Q6.
The anniversary that commemorates Captain Arthur Phillip's establishing in 1788 the first British settlement as a colony in what became known as Australia, is celebrated on which day every year?
Note: This question was updated in December 2023
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Q7.
To where, between June 1948 and May 1949, was over 1 million tons (up to 13,000 tons per day) of food, coal and other supplies transported by the aircraft of the USA, UK and France?
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