History Quiz #309
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 15 December 2014
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Q1.
Which war between Austria, France and Russia versus Great Britain and Prussia ended with the ceding of Silesia to Prussia by Austria and the ceding of French territory in Canada to Britain?
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Q2.
What part of mainland Europe was English territory for 200 years from the mid 14th century?
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Q3.
Where were tanks used for the first time in battle?
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Q4.
Which area was ruled by Kamehameha I and Kamehameha II between 1810 and 1824?
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Q5.
What disaster occurred in Ireland in 1845?
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Q6.
The origins of which country can be traced to the forming of a defensive league by Uri, Schwyz and Lower Unterwalden in 1521?
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Q7.
The theatres for which war included North Africa, the Philippines, Italy, Germany and Crete?
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