History Quiz #298
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 29 September 2014
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Q1.
The first time that Rome was ruled by two emperors was in 161. Who were they?
C
Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus
D
Claudius & Augustus Caesar
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Q2.
When did the use of sugar make its way from Asia and the Middle East into Western recipes?
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Q3.
When was the Bering Strait tunnel link from Russia to Alaska in the USA built?
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Q4.
From 1801 to 1812 Lord Elgin, under a controversial permit from the Ottoman Empire, removed many marble sculptures from a famous building in which country, and brought them to the UK?
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Q5.
In 1980 Lech Walesa co-founded what trade union in Poland?
A
Free Trade Unions of the Coast
C
Polish United Workers' Party
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Q6.
According to Greek legend, the Sirens threw themselves into the sea and turned into rocks due to the beautiful singing of whom?
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Q7.
Which section of the British forces made a famous charge against Russian forces at Balaklava on 25 October 1854 during the Crimean War?
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