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History Quiz #304

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 10 November 2014

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Q1. Aeschylus, Greek religious thinker and playwright, was killed when a tortoise hit him on the head. How did the tortoise land there?

A
It fell off a ledge above where he was sitting
B
It was thrown by a fellow dramatist
C
It was dropped by an eagle
D
It mistook him for a female tortoise and jumped at him
Select from the options above.
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Q2. What happened to Napoleon immediately before he was sent to prison on the island of Elba in 1814?

Note: This question was updated in June 2015
A
He was forced to abdicate as Emperor
B
He was defeated in battle
C
He was caught emptying the French Treasury
D
Several of the rulers in his sphere of influence died or were deposed
Select from the options above.
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Q3. What city was founded on the island of Manhattan by Peter Minuit in 1626?

A
New Amsterdam
B
Pittsburg
C
New Holland
D
Van Diemen's Land
Select from the options above.
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Q4. Which European discovered New Zealand in 1642?

Note: This question was updated in June 2017
A
Christopher Columbus
B
James Cook
C
Ferdinand Magellan
D
Abel Tasman
Select from the options above.
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Q5. Which "Great Fire" is believed to have started at the bakery of Thomas Farriner (or Farynor) on Pudding Lane?

A
Glasgow
B
Chicago
C
San Francisco
D
London
Select from the options above.
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Q6. What was the function of the Cloaca Maxima in ancient Rome?

A
Main brothel area
B
Forum for discussion on city services
C
Centre for market stalls
D
To drain the city sewage and waste water, and the local marshes
Select from the options above.
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Q7. When Britain fought the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the forces it opposed were from France and which other country?

A
Spain
B
Italy
C
Prussia
D
Holland
Select from the options above.
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