History Quiz #113
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 14 March 2011
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Q1.
The boundary of which territory, disputed by the USA and Canada, that had started between the Russian and British Empire in 1821, was resolved by arbitration in 1903?
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2
Q2.
Which of these sayings is attributed to US president Teddy Roosevelt?
A
Turn on, tune in, drop out
B
I never met a man I didn't like
C
Speak softly and carry a big stick
D
Bop bop shoo wop shoo wop shoo wop wop
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Q3.
In Greek legend, who was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter?
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Q4.
When were The Yeomen of the Guard (Beefeaters) established in England?
A
Birth of Queen Elizabeth II (1926)
B
Death of Queen Victoria (1901)
C
Coronation of Henry VII (1485)
D
Norman invasion of England (1066)
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Q5.
What is the nationality of former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali?
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Q6.
How many Kings of England were called Henry?
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Q7.
What book was to have been called, in translation, "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"?
B
The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms
C
Die Feldgleichungen der Gravitation (The Field Equations of Gravitation)
D
The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
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