History Quiz #184
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 23 July 2012
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Q1.
The first Punic War was fought mainly on which island?
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Q2.
Which country withdrew from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 2008 after it became a net importer of oil?
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3
Q3.
Where was the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting held, in 1989?
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Q4.
Members of what family were killed in the Massacre of Glencoe in Scotland, on 13 February 1692?
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Q5.
What is the current name of the country that was ruled by the Pahlavi dynasty from 1925 to 1979?
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Q6.
Who was on the throne of England when Francis Drake fought the Spanish Armada in 1588?
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Q7.
What is the oldest stock exchange in the USA?
A
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
B
Arizona Stock Exchange (AZX)
C
Miami Stock Exchange (MS4X)
D
Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX)
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