History Quiz #757
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 17 July 2023
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Q1.
Bushido, developed between the 9th and 20th centuries relates to which culture?
C
Nomads of the Kalahari Desert
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2
Q2.
Which area was ruled by Kamehameha I and Kamehameha II between 1810 and 1824?
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Q3.
A terrorist attack was launched on New York that resulted in the destruction of the Twin Towers on which day in 2001?
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Q4.
What did the Green March in 1975 precede?
A
The Western Sahara War 1975-1991
B
The Green Revolution in India
C
Iranian election protests
D
The rise of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in Libya
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5
Q5.
What was the Roman name for Ireland?
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Q6.
What part did Bucephalus play in history?
A
Alexander the Great's warhorse during most of his conquests
B
Julius Caesar's second in command
D
Genghis Khan's successor
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Q7.
In May 1949, 10 western nations formed the Council of Europe. These were Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and which other country?
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