History Quiz #311
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 29 December 2014
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Q1.
Thomas de Torquemada is famous for his part in what?
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Argentinian Independence
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Q2.
A terrorist attack was launched on New York that resulted in the destruction of the Twin Towers on which day in 2001?
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Q3.
What was the flight number of the aircraft which disappeared in 2014 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, and has still not been traced?
Note: This question was updated in December 2016
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Q4.
What was the name given to Barbary pirates who raided ships in the Mediterranean and the south European coast from bases on the north coast of Africa?
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Q5.
In a coup in 2006, who seized power in Fiji?
Note: This question was updated in October 2023
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Q6.
Who danced for King Herod and then asked for the head of John the Baptist?
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Q7.
Who was the Greek Goddess of health, who was usually represented by a serpent on a staff?
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