History Quiz #154
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 26 December 2011
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Q1.
In June 1944, the names Juno, Omaha, Sword, Utah & Gold were given to what?
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Q2.
What phrase was used to describe the separation of China from the West during the Cold War?
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Q3.
Which of these countries became independent in the twentieth century first?
Note: This question was updated in January 2019
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Q4.
According to the Bible's old testament, what was deciphered by Daniel?
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The writing on the wall
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Q5.
Captain James Cook encountered which people on his first voyage to New Zealand?
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Q6.
The 1975 Australian constitutional crisis culminated on 11 November with the removal of which Australian Labour Party Prime Minister by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, and the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Fraser, as caretaker Prime Minister?
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Q7.
According to Greek mythology, "Hope" was the only thing left in what container after it had been opened?
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