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
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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
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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
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Q5.
The "Alexandra", "Empress of Australia", "Gothic" and "Britannia" were what kind of ship?
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
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Q7.
The Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 due to its occupation by troops from what country?
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