History Quiz #278
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 12 May 2014
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Q1.
Forty hours before he committed suicide in 1945 Adolf Hitler married whom?
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Q2.
When were Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria formally amalgamated?
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Q3.
After a plague in 1633, in which German town did the villagers vow to present a living representation of Christ's Passion every tenth year?
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Q4.
Disputes between which two countries are called "Intifada", one uprising in which began in 1987, another in 2000 and another in 2005?
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Q5.
Which African kingdom, founded by Osei Tutu in the 1670s fought 4 wars against Britain between 1823 and 1896 until, in 1900, it was incorporated into the Gold Coast colony as a protectorate?
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Q6.
What federation of free cities who had developed trade with foreign countries, formed in the 14th century, had its headquarters in Lübeck?
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Q7.
The legend of Robin Hood, which dates from the 14th century and includes tales of Friar Tuck, Little John and Alan Adale, is centred on which forest?
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