History Quiz #246
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 September 2013
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Q1.
According to Jewish and Christian tradition, where did Noah's Ark come to rest?
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Q2.
What was the last armed conflict between nations to be fought on the soil of the British Isles?
Note: This question was updated in May 2022
A
The Battle of Vinegar Hill, 1798
B
The Battle of Fishguard, 1797
C
Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775
D
Battle of Culloden, 1746
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3
Q3.
What figure in Greek mythology was killed by a wild boar?
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Q4.
Anders Behring Breivik is known for what?
Note: This question was updated in July 2016
A
Travelling to the North Pole with a team of Arctic foxes harnessed to his sledge
B
Developing an internationally acclaimed Pinot Gris wine
C
Murdering 77 people in Norway
D
Writing the lyrics for a Eurovision Song Contest winner
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Q5.
In 1906 there was a major earthquake in which of these cities?
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Q6.
It was formed in 1885 by members of the Theosophical Society, was a major force in the Indian independence movement and is still a potent political party in India. What is it called?
A
United Progressive Alliance
B
Indian National Congress
C
Indian National Association
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Q7.
In Alaska in the 18th century and prior to USA's purchasing it from Russia in 1867, the UK and what other European country laid claim to the land?
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