History Quiz #307
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 December 2014
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Q1.
What similarity was there in the 19th century between Valentia Island in Ireland, Darwin in Australia, Heart's Content in Newfoundland, and Cap Gris-Nez in France?
A
They were areas set aside for large-scale convict imprisonment
B
They were some of the earliest terminals for commercial submarine telegraph cables
C
They were national quarantine stations
D
They were major cod-fishing harbours
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Q2.
Which son of a king of Kent, chosen king of the West Saxons, conquered Cornwall, Mercia and other parts of England and is generally accepted as the first King to be recognised by all England?
Note: This question was updated in November 2023
B
Egbert of the House of Cerdic
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Q3.
When was the Indian National Calendar first used?
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Q4.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre, carried out by a single gunman, took place where?
Note: This question was updated in December 2023
A
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
B
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
C
Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
D
Port Arthur, Lüshunkou District, China
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Q5.
Since the start of the present ice age about 2.5 million years ago at least how many severe glacial periods have there been?
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Q6.
After Mao Zedong's death his wife, together with others of the Gang of Four, was put on trial and sentenced to death; when did she die?
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Q7.
When are the reigning Princes of the newly formed principality of Liechtenstein, created by the Holy Roman Emperor in 1719, recorded as first visiting their lands?
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