History Quiz #488
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 21 May 2018
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Q1.
In 1949, when the part of Ireland that was more independent than the rest was declared a sovereign independent state outside the British Commonwealth, what name was given to it?
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2
Q2.
According to the Bible, the descendants of Noah tried to erect which construction against the will of God, who destroyed the plan by making the builders talk a variety of languages?
A
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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3
Q3.
What relationship had the Sword of Damocles to Damocles?
A
He was killed by it in battle
C
It was discovered by him
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Q4.
The Battle of Ghuznee in 1839 took place between the armies of Great Britain and which other country?
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Q5.
What is the only joint rule in the history of England?
A
George V and Elizabeth I
B
Elizabeth II and Philip I
C
William III and Mary II
D
Jane Grey and Guilford Dudley
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6
Q6.
Where was the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840?
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Q7.
There were three state funerals in the USA in 12 months in 1963/64. Which of these was not one of them?
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