History Quiz #320
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 2 March 2015
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Q1.
What is commemorated in New Zealand on Waitangi Day?
A
The first landing of Maori in New Zealand
B
Signing the treaty between Britain and Maori for New Zealand to become part of the British Empire
C
The formation of the Maori Battalion to fight in World War I
D
The establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal to hear Maori claims
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
The Verona Amphitheatre, or Arena, which has staged major musical performances continually apart from the two World Wars since 1913 was first restored for theatre when?
A
In the Renaissance (16th century)
B
In the early 19th century
C
In the late 19th century
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3
Q3.
1944 marked what in Iceland?
A
End of the Danish-Icelandic Act of Union and election of the first President of the new republic
B
Allied occupation forces took over the country
C
The banking sector was nationalised
D
The island of Surtsey erupted above sea level
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4
Q4.
Crimea, over which multiple wars have been fought, was annexed from Ukraine in 2014 by which country?
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5
Q5.
Who was re-elected President of the Republic of Germany in 1932 defeating Adolf Hitler?
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6
Q6.
The contents of "The Zimmermann Telegram" of 16 January 1917 revealed a German plan to offer Mexico what territory in return for a military alliance against the USA?
A
Florida, North Carolina and New York
B
Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
C
California, Washington and Oregon
D
Illinois, Wisconsin and Philadelphia
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Q7.
Who emerged as the top Chinese Communist leader during the "Long March" in 1934?
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