History Quiz #134
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 8 August 2011
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Q1.
Which British laws introduced by the Importation Act of 1815 and repealed in 1846 are examples of British mercantilism, the abolition of which marked a significant step towards free trade?
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Q2.
Which of these was built last?
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Q3.
What was the nickname of the British army regiment called "5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards "?
A
The Death or Glory Boys
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Q4.
In 1848, Mexico ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, officially ceding what to the USA?
D
Intellectual property rights to Mariachi music
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Q5.
Which pope was elected in 1414, ending the situation where there were multiple Popes?
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Q6.
What Roman road in England linked Exeter in South West England to Lincoln in the East Midlands, via Ilchester, Bath, Cirencester and Leicester?
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Q7.
During World War I, Turkey was on the same side as which of these countries?
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