History Quiz #610
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 21 September 2020
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1
Q1.
In the Bible, whose return heralded the killing of "the fatted calf"?
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2
Q2.
Which country held its bicentennial celebrations in 1976?
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3
Q3.
Which of these events in English history came first?
B
The Great Train Robbery
C
"She Loves You" by The Beatles is released
D
Queen Elizabeth II gives birth to Edward
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4
Q4.
What caused 12,000 deaths in 4 days in London in 1952?
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5
Q5.
In December 2009, Massimo Tartaglia attacked Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi with what?
A
A framed picture of the Pope
D
A model of Milan Cathedral
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6
Q6.
Which one of these countries is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council, with the power to veto any substantive resolution?
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7
Q7.
Why did Captain Cook throw 6 of his 10 cannon into the sea at Great Barrier Reef, off the Australian coast in 1770?
A
To comply with a resolution of a disarmament conference
B
To lighten it, as his ship was stuck on the reef
C
He needed to make room to carry more gold
D
To reduce the possibility of lead poisoning
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