History Quiz #299
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 6 October 2014
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Q1.
The Second Revolution, or Trois Glorieuses, in France in 1830 led to the overthrow of the restored Bourbon monarchy and to what?
Note: This question was updated in May 2023
A
An 18 year period of anarchy
D
Restoration of the National Convention
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Q2.
What, in October 1871, was one of the biggest U.S. disasters of the 19th century, killing hundreds and destroying about four square miles of city buildings?
B
San Francisco Earthquake
D
Hurricane Mortimer, Miami
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Q3.
When the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered what is now known as Tasmania, Australia, in his 1642 voyage what did he name it?
D
Anthoonij van Diemenslandt
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Q4.
Which war, engineered by Bismarck, included the siege and surrender of Paris and ended in the union of German states with William I as emperor?
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Q5.
In 2004 the result of a UK/French architectural and engineering collaboration was opened, ranked as one of the greatest engineering achievements; what is it?
Note: This question was updated in August 2023
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Q6.
The Crusaders from western Europe during their fourth crusade destroyed what major Orthodox Christian city in 1204?
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Q7.
The Green March in 1975 was co-ordinated by what or whom?
A
Hong Kong Civil Human Rights Front
C
Serbian Renewal Movement
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