History Quiz #749
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1
With what group are Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton associated?
A
The Black Panther Party
B
Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band
C
Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP)
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2
What caused the end of the Triple Alliance treaty signed in 1882 between Germany, Austria and Italy against the power of Russia and France?
A
In 1901, the German Kaiser wanted to marry a French flower-seller
B
Italy joined the Allies during World War I in 1915
C
Russia wanted to hold the Olympic Games in 1900 and wanted many countries to compete
D
In 1884, Austria ran out of ammunition and wanted to buy more from Russia
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3
What is the Greek name for the Roman god known as Cupid?
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4
The Treaty of Wallingford, signed in 1153, ended the civil war between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen, which was fought over what?
A
Who to invite to the Christmas celebrations
B
The ownership of the Bayeux tapestry
C
The rule, and the succession to the crown, of England
D
Whose place to stay in during the holidays
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5
Why did the ‘Suwałki gap’ become important to Russia after 1991?
A
It became a possible land access to an isolated part of Russia's territory
B
It was a newly acquired rich source of cod
C
It accelerated development of the International Space Station
D
It was a blockbuster propaganda film for a newly shorn Russia
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6
The English parliament met for the first time under that name in which century?
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7
How many times was Franklin D. Roosevelt elected president of the USA?
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