History Quiz #229
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 3 June 2013
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Q1.
Which island was sold by Genoa to France in 1764, was ruled by Britain for two years from 1794 to 1796, and then returned to France?
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Q2.
Which of these historical figures is most associated with the year 1558?
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Q3.
The 2nd and 6th presidents of the USA had the same surname. What was it?
Note: This question was updated in January 2022
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Q4.
Where, in 2011 and since, is a major gathering place in Egypt for expressing protest?
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Q5.
Who became president of Afghanistan in December 2004?
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Q6.
Which of these is a tragic heroine in Irish mythology?
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Q7.
In 1720 speculation in a company's stock on the British stock market led to financial ruin for many investors; what was the event known as?
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Mississippi Company Balloon
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