History Quiz #159
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 January 2012
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Q1.
During World War II, what were "Anderson shelters", which were usually put in back gardens, made of?
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Q2.
The Roman army left Britain in what century?
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Q3.
After Mao Zedong, chairman of the Communist Party of China, launched the Cultural Revolution on 16 May 1966, he attempted to mobilise China's youth, who formed what groups around the country?
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Q4.
When did the first underground segment of the New York City Subway open, connecting New York City Hall with Harlem?
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Q5.
The Unasur Constitutive Treaty, signed on 23 May 2008 in Brasília, Brazil, founded what international body?
A
Free Trade Organisation for South America
B
Union of South American Nations
C
South American Treaty Organisation
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Q6.
A Hellenist is an expert on subjects pertaining to what?
Note: This question was updated in January 2021
B
Episodes of "Prime Suspect"
C
Greece, usually ancient Greece
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Q7.
In 2004, which country was the first to appoint a prime minister from a Green Party?
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