History Quiz #647
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 7 June 2021
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Q1.
There was a General Strike in Britain in which of these years?
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Q2.
Which modern country was created when Prithvi Narayan united the 3 kingdoms of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur in 1768?
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Q3.
During which war were occupying Ottoman forces forced to withdraw from the town of Aqaba after a raid led by T. E. Lawrence and the Arab forces of Sharif Hussein?
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Q4.
With the history of which of these countries is Rasputin associated?
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Q5.
In a civilisation which flourished for about 700 years, until the Kingdom was annexed by Rome in 106 CE, and which left internationally known city ruins in Petra, what are the people known as?
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Q6.
US President Bush sent 2,000 troops into which country to conduct regular military exercises and, after a US serviceman was shot by local forces in December 1989, ordered an additional 24,000 troops in to take control?
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Q7.
Where was the administrative capital of the Roman Empire and residence of the Emperor in 402 CE?
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