History Quiz #230
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 10 June 2013
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Q1.
What was the governing body of ancient Rome?
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2
Q2.
Which of these was a ruler of the Aztec empire?
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Q3.
Which of these historical figures is most associated with the year 1865?
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Q4.
What is the name for the style of furniture made in England between 1603 and 1688?
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Q5.
Where, in 1961, did US-supported Cuban exiles invade Cuba?
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Q6.
Which place between York and Knaresborough in the UK was the site of a decisive battle in 1644 when Cromwell defeated Royalist forces?
Note: This question was updated in May 2022
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Q7.
In 1871, Otto von Bismarck became the first what?
A
Secretary General of the League of Nations
B
Chancellor of the German Empire
C
Chairman of the newly-nationalised German ship building industry
D
European to run a mile in under 4.5 minutes
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