History Quiz #108
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 7 February 2011
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Q1.
In 1588 Francis Drake led the English navy against the Spanish what?
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Q2.
The first act of organised opposition to British rule after the declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress was The Satyagraha, a campaign of nonviolent protest which began with a March to Dandi in March 1930, to protest about tax on what?
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Q3.
What annual event, held on a Monday for children and their parents, that was started in 1814 by First Lady Dolley Madison in the grounds of the Capitol, Washington DC, USA, is now held on the White House lawn?
A
Shootin' hoops with the Pres.
B
The President's Invitation Baseball game
C
The White House Santa Claus Gala
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Q4.
Which of these historical figures is most associated with the year 1649?
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Q5.
What was the nickname of the British army regiment called the "8th King's Royal Irish Hussars"?
B
The Death or Glory Boys
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Q6.
Which of these eras in Britain is most recent?
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Q7.
Since the 1960s there has been guerilla warfare, invasion and political instability in Cyprus because of disputes between people of which two nationalities?
A
Egyptians and Bulgarians
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