History Quiz #275
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 21 April 2014
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Q1.
In 1822 Brazil declared its independence from what European power?
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2
Q2.
When was the first train run on the route known as the Orient Express?
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3
Q3.
Which city was the site of the dervish rebellion and the death of the British General Gordon in 1885?
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Q4.
Eamon de Valera was a politician in which country?
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Q5.
In 1898, an agreement was made between Britain and China for a 99 year lease for part of which colony?
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Q6.
It was called by one government the "Anti-Fascist Protection Rampart" and by a neighbouring government the "Wall of Shame", what was it and when was construction started?
B
The Western Wall, 19 BCE
C
The West Bank Barrier, 2003
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Q7.
Vikings, ruling East Slavic peoples in the 9th to the 12th centuries were known as what, which led to the name for which present country?
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