History Quiz #53
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 18 January 2010
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Q1.
Where were tanks used for the first time in battle?
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Q2.
The publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in 1852 aroused much public feeling about what issue in the USA?
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Q3.
What are the Yeoman Warders, who have guarded the Tower of London since 1485, commonly called?
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Q4.
In which century was the Panama Canal opened?
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Q5.
The US state of Virginia was named after which queen?
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Q6.
What was the name of eleven rulers of the 19th and 20th Egyptian dynasties?
Note: This question was updated in September 2015
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Q7.
The legend of Robin Hood, which dates from the 14th century and includes tales of Friar Tuck, Little John and Alan Adale, is centred on which forest?
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