History Quiz #189
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 27 August 2012
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Q1.
Between 1903 and 1904, sites in the Australian townships of Albury, Tumut, Orange, Bombala and Dalgety were considered for what purpose?
B
A nuclear testing range
C
The capital of Australia
D
An aboriginal reservation
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Q2.
"The Angels of Mons", a popular legend about a group of angels who protected members of the British army which was based on a short story by Arthur Machen, supposedly took place during which war?
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Q3.
Which country was proclaimed a People's Republic on 1 October 1949, following the defeat of forces led by Chiang Kai-shek?
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Q4.
The US Civil War was in which century?
Note: This question was updated in March 2021
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Q5.
The current constitution of which of these countries was enacted on 3 May 1947?
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Q6.
Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, a US federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to commemorate US men and women who died while in the military service, was first commemorated to honour soldiers in which war?
B
American War of Independence
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Q7.
If Prince William of Wales, the elder son of Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, becomes "King William", what number will he be?
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