History Quiz #635
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 15 March 2021
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Q1.
During World War II, Operation Sealion was the codename for the invasion of which area?
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2
Q2.
In Greek mythology, Hera sent two serpents to kill which baby?
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3
Q3.
Where was the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting held, in 1989?
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4
Q4.
Why did the East European country of Circassia cease to exist in the 19th century?
A
It was destroyed by multiple earthquakes in 1864
B
It lost the Russian-Circassian War
C
About 97% of the people died in a flare up of the Black Death
D
It decided to merge with the kingdom of Alania
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Q5.
The Romanov Dynasty (Peter I, Catherine I, Peter II, Anna, Ivan VI, Elizabeth, Peter III, Catherine II the Great, Paul I, Alexander I, Constantine I, Nicholas I, Alexander II , Alexander III and Nicholas II) ruled which country?
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6
Q6.
The current constitution of which of these countries was enacted on 3 May 1947?
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Q7.
Which of these historical periods in Britain is most recent?
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