History Quiz #170
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 April 2012
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Q1.
On 10 May 1775, during the American Revolutionary War, a small force of Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold overcame and looted Fort Ticonderoga, a small British garrison, and took away cannons and other armaments to fortify which city that was under siege?
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Q2.
At the official opening ceremony of which building, on 29 March 1871, did the Prince of Wales take the place of the Queen to declare it open?
Note: This question was updated in June 2020
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Q3.
In 1973 the Paris Peace Accords were held in an attempt to end which war?
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Q4.
What military unit was established in 1831 so that foreign nationals could serve in a nation's Army?
A
The Special Air Service
B
The French Foreign Legion
C
The Special Boat Service
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Q5.
In which country were 29 miners killed after 2 explosions in the Pike River Mine in November 2010, making it the most-deadly mining disaster there in 96 years?
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Q6.
What London landmark has served as the Royal Mint, the Public Records Office, a royal menagerie, a residence and a prison?
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Q7.
Which of these shipping companies owned the "Titanic"?
B
Cunard - Wreckers Division
C
British and American Space Navigation
D
Great Western Ahead Full Steam Company
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