History Quiz #169
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 9 April 2012
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Q1.
In the Bible, whose return heralded the killing of "the fatted calf"?
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2
Q2.
Which country relinquished Puerto Rico and Cuba to the USA in 1898?
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3
Q3.
In Greek mythology, who is the son of Chaos and the god of darkness?
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4
Q4.
What was the first public library in Europe?
A
The Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford
B
Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan, Italy
C
The Library at La Sorbonne University, Paris
D
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Berlin
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5
Q5.
There were two events called "The Siege of Sevastopol". One of them took place in which war?
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Q6.
Which army besieged Paris from 18 September 1870 for 4 months?
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Q7.
When are the events surrounding the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin supposed to have taken place?
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