History Quiz #774
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 November 2023
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Q1.
With what is the 12th century Chrétien de Troyes associated?
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2
Q2.
When was the earliest patent filed for a toilet plunger?
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3
Q3.
Whose proposal was endorsed by the Pope in 1210, which led to forming the order known at the time as the "Lesser Brothers" (Order of Friars Minor also known as the Seraphic Order)?
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Q4.
It was called by one government the "Anti-Fascist Protection Rampart" and by a neighbouring government the "Wall of Shame", what was it and when was construction started?
B
The Western Wall, 19 BCE
C
The West Bank Barrier, 2003
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Q5.
In the 13th century how far west did the rule known as the Golden Horde extend?
D
The Carpathian Mountains
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Q6.
The states now called North and South Carolina were originally one province, Carolina. Why was it so named?
A
After Queen Caroline of the Netherlands
B
After Princess Caroline of Monaco
C
After Carol, the mistress of Oliver Cromwell
D
After Charles I of England
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Q7.
Which do historiographers study?
A
The theory and history of historical writing
C
Biographies of historians
D
Classification of historical periods
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