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History Quiz #188

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 August 2012

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Q1. In 1986, what name was given to a scandal in the US administration that arose from the use of proceeds from covert arms sales to Iran via Israel to fund rebels in Nicaragua?

A
The Whitewater controversy
B
Watergate
C
Troopergate
D
Iran-Contra affair
Select from the options above.
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Q2. What innovation was introduced to Britain by Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger in 1798?

A
Licensing hours for hotels
B
Duty on liquor
C
Income tax
D
Parking meters
Select from the options above.
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Q3. Why is the US city of Pittsburg so named?

A
It is named after Baron Pitt of Hampstead, a British civil rights campaigner & politician
B
It is in the centre of a number of coal mines
C
It is named after Midshipman Robert Pit, who was the first to sight the land
D
It is named after William Pitt, Prime Minister of Great Britain
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Q4. What was the name of the official newspaper of the USSR before it broke up?

Note: This question was updated in December 2020
A
Politburo
B
TASS
C
PRAVDA
D
Aeroflot
Select from the options above.
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Q5. The "Alexandra", "Empress of Australia", "Gothic" and "Britannia" were what kind of ship?

A
Battleships
B
British Royal Yachts
C
America's Cup contenders
D
Ships owned by Aristotle Onassis
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Q6. Who is second in the line of US presidential succession, following the Vice President?

A
Governor of New York State
B
President pro tempore of the Senate
C
Speaker of the House of Representatives
D
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Select from the options above.
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Q7. The Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 due to its occupation by troops from what country?

A
China
B
Soviet Union
C
North Korea
D
Japan
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