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History Quiz #625

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 4 January 2021

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Q1. Which US president declared the first national Mother's Day in the USA?

A
George W Bush
B
George Washington
C
John F Kennedy
D
Woodrow Wilson
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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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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
B
Reykjavik City Council
C
British parliament
D
The parliament of Fiji
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Q4. Where did the ancient city state known now as Palenque or Lakamha flourish?

A
What is now Guatemala
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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Q5. Which of these was NOT a country that fought against Great Britain during the US War of Independence?

A
France
B
Finland
C
Spain
D
Netherlands
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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"?

A
White Star Line
B
Cunard - Wreckers Division
C
British and American Space Navigation
D
Great Western Ahead Full Steam Company
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