History Quiz #236
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 22 July 2013
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Q1.
From 1618 the Thirty Years War between Catholic and Protestant countries in the Holy Roman Empire, in 1632 became a fight between the Hapsburgs and Spain on one side against who on the other?
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Q2.
In which country is the Arab Spring recognised as first taking hold?
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Q3.
What was the name given to the series of trials presided over by Judge Jeffreys after the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685 when hundreds were put to death or transported to the colonies?
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Q4.
When was the Fifth, and current, Republic established in France?
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Q5.
The IWC, an international body established in 1946, is concerned with what activity?
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Q6.
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln at a stage performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre on Good Friday, 14 April 1865?
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Q7.
Where did Charles, later King Charles II, hide himself after the Battle of Worcester in 1651?
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