History Quiz #289
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 28 July 2014
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Q1.
The name Gurlitt became widely associated in 2013 in the world press with what?
A
Solo round-the-world yacht trip
D
Winning the TV contest American Idol
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Q2.
What is Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941 reported to have mainly led to?
A
USA entered WW II and was able to attack Japan without being the aggressor
B
Emperor Hirohito ate his first hamburger
C
A drop in sales for pink pearls
D
A peak in aeroplane design and building
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Q3.
Bushido, developed between the 9th and 20th centuries relates to which culture?
C
Nomads of the Kalahari Desert
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Q4.
Who formally became Emperor of Japan in 1926 and became its constitutional monarch in 1946?
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5
Q5.
Which city was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles as a trading settlement in 1819?
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Q6.
L. Ron Hubbard is known as the founder of what movement?
C
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Q7.
What was the name of Amy Johnson's plane in which she flew solo from Britain to Australia in 1930?
Note: This question was updated in October 2023
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