History Quiz #358
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 23 November 2015
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Q1.
The Equitable Life Assurance Building in New York City, built in 1870, and 130 feet (40 m) high, was the first office building to be equipped with what?
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Q2.
What did Sir Robert Peel establish in London in the late 19th century?
A
Metropolitan Police Force
B
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
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Q3.
What was organised by Catherine de Medici, Queen Mother, France, to crush the Huguenots in August 1572 at the wedding of Henry of Navarre to Marguerite, sister of Charles IX, that resulted in the death of around 30,000 people?
B
St Valentine's Day Massacre
C
Massacre of St Bartholomew
D
The Crush of the Huguenots
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Q4.
Which of these became a republic in 1792?
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Q5.
The Royal Residence of George III of England and before him his father was at Kew Gardens, falling into disrepair in the early 19th century, and was known as what?
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Q6.
Which of these four was the last to become President of the USA?
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Q7.
What was the name of the hurricane that badly damaged New Orleans in 2005?
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