History Quiz #327
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 April 2015
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Q1.
The exploits of the hero Beowulf, thought to date from the 8th century or before, are associated with which country or countries?
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Q2.
Where was Josef Mengele assigned to, when he carried out his work on people subjected to the Nazi regime?
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Q3.
What name was given to the political scandal in the USA 1970s that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon, President of the United States, on August 9, 1974 and the indictment and conviction of several of his officials?
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Q4.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill, considered one of the most devastating human-caused environmental disasters ever to occur at sea, happened on 24 March 1989 in the Prince William Sound, in which state of the USA?
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Q5.
Vidkun Quisling, infamous in Europe, allied himself and his country for a time with what other European figure?
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Q6.
Why did the protesters in the 2014 Umbrella Revolution use umbrellas?
A
To protect against sunstroke
B
Because it rained heavily
C
To ward off pepper spray used by police
D
It looked good on TV news reports
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Q7.
Which monarch presided in Great Britain over the time of the French Revolution, Britain's loss of its American colonies, and two decisive defeats of the French?
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