History Quiz #142
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 3 October 2011
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Q1.
What was the name of the ship used by Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the east coast of the American colonies from 1717 to 1718?
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2
Q2.
Which country left the British Commonwealth in 1949?
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3
Q3.
In Greek mythology, which winged horse sprang from the body of Medusa after her death?
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4
Q4.
Until the year 2000, how many US presidents had previously served as vice president?
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Q5.
According to Greek legend, which of the 9 Muses was the muse of Dance?
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Q6.
What ship, formerly called USS "Phoenix" which saw action in World War II, became the first to be sunk by a nuclear-powered submarine, in 1982?
A
The Argentine cruiser "General Belgrano"
B
The Indian frigate Khukri
C
The German battleship "Bismarck"
D
The British Aircraft carrier "Royal Oak"
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Q7.
According to Greek legend, which of the 9 Muses was the muse of epic poetry?
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