History Quiz #759
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 31 July 2023
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Q1.
In 1138-9 and later in 1156-9, a series of earthquakes struck which is frequently listed among the most deadly in history. It struck multiple places but initially and most destructively in which area?
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2
Q2.
Who was the British Leader of the Opposition during the Abdication Crisis?
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3
Q3.
Which war between Austria, France and Russia versus Great Britain and Prussia ended with the ceding of Silesia to Prussia by Austria and the ceding of French territory in Canada to Britain?
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Q4.
What is the Hindu custom "suttee" that was prohibited by law in 1829?
A
Herding cattle in the street
B
A widow being incinerated on her husband's funeral pyre
C
Forcing women to wear clothing that fully covered the body
D
Eating spiced food in public
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5
Q5.
What position did Liechtenstein take during World War II?
B
It fought on the side of Germany
D
It was one of the Allies against Germany and Italy
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Q6.
What was the cause of the sinking of the German battleship the "Admiral Graf Spee"?
A
A single shell from the British ship "Ajax"
C
An aerial torpedo attack launched from land
D
It ran aground on a submerged reef
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Q7.
Who were the majority of the people to feature in the death toll from the violent riots in Gujarat, India, in 2002?
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