History Quiz #625
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 4 January 2021
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1
Q1.
Which US president declared the first national Mother's Day in the USA?
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2
Q2.
What was the result of the internationally noted 1956 Treason Trial, which tried 156 men for treason and lasted about 5 years?
A
The verdict was "Not Proven"
B
All 156 defendants were acquitted
C
The 156 defendants were found guilty in absentia, and sentenced to death
D
The defendants were sentenced to be flogged and then stoned to death, commuted to 50 years in prison
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3
Q3.
An election for which body, held on 29 May 2010 ended with a majority for the Best Party, whose manifesto included plans for a polar bear for the city's zoo, a local Disneyland, palm trees on the waterfront and free towels at swimming pools?
A
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces of Egypt
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4
Q4.
Where did the ancient city state known now as Palenque or Lakamha flourish?
B
What is now Chiapas state, Mexico
C
What is now southern Texas, USA
D
What is now Atlántida department, Honduras
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5
Q5.
Which of these was NOT a country that fought against Great Britain during the US War of Independence?
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6
Q6.
What was the subject of the 2017 Fairbanks Declaration
A
Oil exploration in Alaska: indigenous people's rights and ownership
B
Arctic scientific cooperation, safety, security and stewardship, living conditions, climate change
C
Establishing an oil pipeline
D
Tourism in the Aleutian Islands
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Q7.
Which of these shipping companies owned the "Titanic"?
B
Cunard - Wreckers Division
C
British and American Space Navigation
D
Great Western Ahead Full Steam Company
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