History Quiz #256
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 9 December 2013
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Q1.
How did Puerto Rico become a US possession?
A
A decision by the United Nations in 1946
B
A popular vote in 1953 that was 75% in favour of the USA taking over
C
It was ceded by Spain in 1898 after the Spanish-American War
D
A decision by the League of Nations in 1934
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Q2.
At the Battle of Bannockburn, an army led by Robert the Bruce defeated troops led by whom?
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Q3.
Which organisation, which has its Headquarters in Paris, was established on 16 November 1945?
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Q4.
Which group of 6 women in ancient Rome each had a term of office of 30 years (10 to be trained, 10 to work, including keeping a flame alive, and 10 to educate others)?
D
Little Sisters of Mercy
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Q5.
In 1953 Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed in the USA for spying for which country?
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Q6.
In which conflict between 1455 and 1485 were there battles at St Albans, Northampton, Wakefield, Towton, Barnet, Tewkesbury and Bosworth?
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Q7.
Which forces were defeated by Ho Chi Minh's forces at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam in May 1954?
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