History Quiz #323
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 23 March 2015
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Q1.
What was the 1908 Tunguska Event?
A
The subsidence of a 3km wide sinkhole in northern Canada
B
An earthquake in the Arctic measuring 9.5 on the Richter scale
C
A major meteor strike in Siberia
D
The first international sled dog race in Alaska
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2
Q2.
What was the arbalest which came into use in Europe in the 10th and 11th centuries?
A
A missile launcher on the principle of the crossbow
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3
Q3.
In classical Rome the use of "Dis" referred to what?
A
Disrespect for the speaker
B
Groups of more than 500
C
The ruler of the Underworld
D
Secretary of the Senate
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4
Q4.
Which area was declared a "free territory" in 1947 and administered by the US, UK and Yugoslavia until 1954 when it was partitioned between Italy and Yugoslavia?
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5
Q5.
Which country, governed by the Danish government as its colony, was made an equal part of the Danish Kingdom in 1953?
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6
Q6.
Where did Princess Diana, ex-wife of the Prince of Wales, UK, die?
A
The Tunnel de l'Etoile, Paris, France
B
The Grand Prix road tunnel, Monaco
C
The Pont de l'Alma road tunnel, Paris, France
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Q7.
In Scandinavian mythology, what was the home of the Gods, approached by a bridge (Bifrost), that contained a great hall and Valhalla?
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