History Quiz #756
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 10 July 2023
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Q1.
In 1935, which city was chosen to replace Livingstone as the capital of the British colony of Northern Rhodesia, and is now the capital of Zambia?
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Q2.
The short-lived Federation of the Autonomous States of where, was constituted in 1922?
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3
Q3.
In Greek mythology, which herald had a voice louder than 50 men combined?
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Q4.
In the 20th century, what year did Estonia first declare independence?
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Q5.
What, according to Greek legend, was built at Cnossos, Crete, by Daedalus?
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Q6.
When Sir Isaac Isaacs was sworn in as Governor-General of Australia in 1931 what specially marked the appointment?
A
He was the first banker
B
He was the first Australian-born Governor-General
C
He was appointed by Edward VIII on the day the king abdicated
D
He also held the role of British Representative in Australia
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Q7.
Two wars fought in 1880-1881 and then in 1899-1902 in South Africa are known as what?
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