History Quiz #770
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 October 2023
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Q1.
Who was Lawrence Edward Grace Oates, who died on 17 March 1912?
B
A member of Scott's party which reached the South Pole
C
The captain of the "Titanic"
D
A VC-winning Captain at Rorke's Drift during the Zulu Wars
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
A referendum that took place in Quebec on 30 October 1995, which was defeated 49.42% "Yes" to 50.58% "No", proposed what?
A
The beaver should be the official animal
B
English should replace French as the official language
C
The number of terms that a Premier can have should be restricted
D
Quebec should secede from Canada
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
A major canal link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was named what?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
Who was the first British monarch to be named "Empress of India"?
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
In 2022, as a response to Russia's full invasion of Ukraine at the beginning of the year, the remaining (what...) separated from their lingering ties with Russia and Moscow?
A
The Cherkasy Oblast nature reserves
B
Ukrainian Orthodox Churches (Moscow Patriarchy)
C
Business relations in export to Russia of aluminium oxide
D
International Red Cross
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
Chandrayaan-3 from India is one of two what, completing the first stage of their mission in August 2023?
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Q7.
In 1944 Iceland ended its political connection with Denmark, abolished its monarchy, and established itself as a republic, following what?
A
A month long discussion in the Althing
B
A two day non-violent revolution
Select from the options above.