History Quiz #318
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 February 2015
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Q1.
What treaty was signed in Paris in 1815 after the overthrow of Napoleon, whereby Alexander I of Russia, Francis II of Austria and Frederick William II of Prussia agreed to apply Christian principles to the government of their countries?
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2
Q2.
Mathematicians or code breakers from what country were the first to break the codes in the Enigma machines used by the German military from the 1920s to the 1940s?
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Q3.
According to Celtic legend, where did heroes go to die?
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Q4.
In USA, Canada and New Zealand, days highlighted in May, November and April respectively all commemorate what?
A
Emancipation from rule by Great Britain
B
Members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty
D
Treaty with indigenous peoples
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Q5.
Sun Myung Moon is known as the founder of what movement?
C
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Q6.
Reputedly, when Joshua blew a trumpet, the walls of which city came tumbling down?
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Q7.
Sepoys, native soldiers, served under British command in which country?
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