History Quiz #409
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 14 November 2016
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Q1.
When King George V proclaimed the Royal Arms of Canada in 1921 and made red and white Canada's official colours, the red came from Saint George's Cross; where did the white come from?
A
The colour of the King's favourite coat
B
One of the French national colours since the 15th century
C
The snow and ice of northern Canada
D
The King could not agree on any other colour
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Q2.
In the fifth year of his reign the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep IV, or Amenophis, changed his name to what?
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Q3.
Who was the king of England who succeeded James I?
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Q4.
In 1498, Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach which area by sea?
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Q5.
Mauritius did what in 1835?
A
Launched its first newspaper (Le Cernéen) which was not controlled by the government
B
Declared independence from France
C
Changed its name to "Ile de France"
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Q6.
What Greek mythological female monster has the head of a lion, the body of a goat and the rear of a dragon?
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Q7.
The Clipper ship "Dunedin" caused excitement when it arrived in London after a 98 day voyage in 1882. Where had it come from?
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