History Quiz #126
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 June 2011
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Q1.
In 1949, when the part of Ireland that was more independent than the rest was declared a sovereign independent state outside the British Commonwealth, what name was given to it?
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2
Q2.
Which country became a self-governing state within the British Empire on 3 June 1959, with Lee Kuan Yew sworn in as the first prime minister 2 days later?
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Q3.
Which of these is a legendary winged reptilian creature, a type of dragon often found in mediaeval heraldry, with two legs and a barbed tail, often with two wings that may have clawed tips?
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Q4.
What right of a defendant was last used in "Ashford v Thornton", an 1818 English legal case that was a private appeal from an acquittal for murder?
C
A woman can refuse to testify against her husband
D
To challenge potential jurors
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Q5.
What French military unit was established in 1831 to enable people from other countries to serve in the French Armed Forces, commanded by French officers?
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Q6.
The Deepwater Horizon, a semi-submersible offshore drilling rig, exploded on 20 April 2010, and sank, killing 11 people and causing a significant oil spill. Where was it at the time?
A
Off the west coast of Cornwall, England
C
Off the French coast in the Mediterranean Sea
D
Off the Pacific coast of Alaska
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Q7.
How did Helen Sharman make history in 1991?
A
First woman Speaker of the House of Commons
B
First British person in space
C
Youngest person to swim the English Channel
D
First woman to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds
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