History Quiz #793
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 25 March 2024
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Q1.
The Patriotic League was launched in Estonia at a time when the activities of all political parties were suspended. What year was that?
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2
Q2.
When did the European Community (previously the European Economic Community) formally cease to exist?
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Q3.
What was unusual about how George I, a 17 year old Danish prince, became King of the Hellenes, ruling from 1863 to 1913?
A
He was appointed by the Pope
B
He assumed power in a bloodless coup
C
With 20 men he forced the incumbent, Otto, to abdicate
D
He was elected King by the Greek National Assembly
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Q4.
When was UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) established?
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Q5.
What type of building in the Roman forum, the largest of its type there, was called "Julia"?
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Q6.
When the Chinese Nationalist Party lost the civil war to the Communist Party in 1949, it relocated to which island and established Taipei as the Republic Of China's provisional capital?
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Q7.
In January 2024 Prince Frederick acceded to the throne of Denmark as a result of what?
B
He took the throne from his father
D
His mother Queen Margrethe abdicated
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