History Quiz #237
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 29 July 2013
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Q1.
In North American history, who was "The Flemish Bastard"?
B
A leader in the defence of New Amsterdam against the English in 1664
C
A traitor during the War of Independence
D
A general under Montcalm at Quebec
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Q2.
According to the Bible, who is the father of Ham, Shem and Japheth?
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Q3.
Who is considered to be the first Roman emperor?
Note: This question was updated in April 2020
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Q4.
During WW II German official policy was developed to eliminate all Jews and all Gypsies, as well as actively eliminate homosexuals and those deemed mentally defective. As well as 6 million Jews it is generally accepted that the Nazi regime was responsible for a further how many deaths under these policies?
Note: This question was updated in April 2022
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Q5.
Which of these events occurred last?
A
Final dissolution of the Beatles partnership
B
First "James Bond" film released
D
First man to travel into space
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Q6.
The Gunpowder Plot, by discontented Catholics including Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby, was to blow up the British parliament as it was being opened by whom?
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Q7.
Who, in 1969, was the first female prime minister of Israel?
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