History Quiz #73
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 7 June 2010
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Q1.
The 520 men and 197 women who arrived in 11 British ships at Botany Bay, Australia, on 26 January 1788, were mostly what?
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Q2.
Which ancient people were thought to have built large pyramidal structures at Tula and Teotihuacan, Mexico?
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Q3.
Swiss legendary hero William Tell was instrumental in rescuing his land from the tyranny of which country in 1307?
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Q4.
In Greek mythology, Croesus was known for what?
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Q5.
Which conflict began in England in 1455 after King Henry VI, following a troubled reign, had a long period of mental withdrawal?
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Q6.
The naval battle fought on 2 April 1801 known as the Battle of Copenhagen was fought between Denmark and a navy from where?
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Q7.
Which of these was built last?
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