History Quiz #279
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 19 May 2014
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Q1.
Which US president was behind "The Indian Removal Act" of 1830, which paved the way for the reluctant and often forced emigration of tens of thousands of American Indians to the West?
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2
Q2.
In the 19th century, Edward Gibbon Wakefield set up which organisation to colonise New Zealand?
C
The Australasian Land Company
D
The New Zealand Company
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Q3.
When Michelle Bachelet took office in March 2006 she was the first woman in her country to be declared what?
A
President of the Republic of Chile
B
President of the Republic of Venezuela
C
Minister of Health, Republic of Chile
D
Prime Minister, Republic of Ecuador
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Q4.
What are the Yeoman Warders, who have guarded the Tower of London since 1485, commonly called?
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Q5.
What did the Romans call Ireland?
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Q6.
By what name were followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea better known?
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Q7.
What was the main quarry of the foxhunts which were popular in the UK in the 18th century and later?
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