History Quiz #127
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 June 2011
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Q1.
What Western Christian military order, which existed for approximately two centuries in the Middle Ages, was endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church around 1129?
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Q2.
Winston Churchill started his first term as British Prime Minister during which event?
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American War of Independence
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Q3.
Which of these was a slang term for policemen in 19th century Britain?
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Q4.
How many different people were Prime Minister of Canada in the first 100 years after the first was appointed in 1867?
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Q5.
According to Greek legend, which of the 9 Muses was the muse of Lyric poetry?
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Q6.
In Greek and Roman mythology, who is the son (with a twin sister, Artemis) of Zeus and Leto, who has been worshipped as a god of a number of responsibilities, including light, the sun, truth, prophecy, archery, medicine, healing, music, poetry and the arts?
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Q7.
What was the nickname of the British army regiment called the "11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own)"?
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