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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?

A
Lawrence of Arabia
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
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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
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Q3. A major canal link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was named what?

A
Trilby
B
Boater
C
Panama
D
Pork pie
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Q4. Who was the first British monarch to be named "Empress of India"?

A
Elizabeth I
B
Elizabeth II
C
Anne
D
Victoria
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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.
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Q6. Chandrayaan-3 from India is one of two what, completing the first stage of their mission in August 2023?

A
Satellites
B
Spacecraft
C
Elephant polo teams
D
Round-the-world yachts
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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
C
A four day plebiscite
D
Pressure from the USA
Select from the options above.
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