History Quiz #172
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 April 2012
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Q1.
What was the Roman name for Wales?
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Q2.
The IWC, established in 1946, is the International ... what ... Commission?
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Q3.
Which of Britain's Labour Prime Ministers was in office for the shortest continuous period?
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Q4.
What was the name given to the largest alluvial gold nugget discovered by John Deason and Richard Oates at Moliagul, Victoria, Australia on 5 February 1869?
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Q5.
Which of these is an ancient name for Troy?
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Q6.
Which of these became an independent country in 1776?
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Q7.
What began when Bohemia revolted against the Habsburgs in 1618?
A
The Great Fire of London
B
The rise of protestant religions
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