History Quiz #139
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 12 September 2011
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Q1.
When did the USA officially enter World War II?
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Q2.
Which company won a formative case in UK labour law that held that a union taking strike action could be liable for loss of profits to an employer?
B
Bryant and May Factory, Bow, London
D
Taff Vale Railway Company
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3
Q3.
Which of these was a vertical take-off aircraft that entered service in the RAF in 1969?
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Q4.
Which of these was nationalised in 1956?
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5
Q5.
What was the codename for the invasion of Sicily by the allied forces in World War II?
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Q6.
In October 2010, who sued Steve McQueen's fashion company, Alexander McQueen, and retail giant Saks, for trademark infringement?
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Q7.
In about 1000 CE, it is believed that explorer Leif Ericson discovered North America and named it what?
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