History Quiz #786
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 5 February 2024
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1
Q1.
Which college was founded by Henry VI in 1440?
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2
Q2.
According to Greek legend, which of the 9 muses was the muse of Comedy?
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3
Q3.
Which of these events occurred during the Crimean War?
A
The Siege of Sevastopol
B
The Battle of the Somme
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4
Q4.
When was the formal request made to adopt the name "Iran" internationally in place of the name "Persia"?
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5
Q5.
Which of these was nationalised in 1956?
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6
Q6.
Which political figure's assassination was among the events which precipitated World War I?
A
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
C
President James Garfield
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7
Q7.
The Spanish throne had been vacant since 1936, but on 22 November 1975, Juan Carlos came to the throne as King though he was the grandson of the previous king and his father was still alive. Why was Juan Carlos made King?
A
He had been selected by General Franco
B
His father was insane, and unfit to rule
C
His father had married a divorcee
D
His father had been convicted of grand larceny
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