History Quiz #480
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 26 March 2018
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Q1.
The first act of organised opposition to British rule after the declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress was The Satyagraha, a campaign of nonviolent protest which began with a March to Dandi in March 1930, to protest about tax on what?
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Q2.
When was the first Vatican Radio broadcast?
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Q3.
Who sailed the Golden Hind in the 16th century?
C
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban
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Q4.
In September 1912 what was declared the Australian national flower?
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Q5.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established in 1985 has eight members, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and which other country?
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Q6.
For whom was the Ark Royal, one of the largest vessels in Queen Elizabeth I's fleet and the flagship of Lord High Admiral Howard during England's fight against the Spanish Armada, originally made in 1586?
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Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Lord High Admiral
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Q7.
Which country in 1990 had the first female Prime Minister to give birth to a child while in office?
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