History Quiz #328
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 27 April 2015
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Q1.
Which harbour, a US naval base, was attacked by Japanese aeroplanes on 7 December 1941?
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2
Q2.
Who was the chief deity of the Romans, the equivalent to the Greek's Zeus?
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3
Q3.
As at early 2015, how many Prime Ministers have served in Australia since 2013?
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Q4.
Where was the war that began in 1998 and sometimes referred to as the "African World War", that has been called the world's deadliest conflict since World War II, with 5.4 million people killed?
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Q5.
What was a unique aspect of the 2015 presidential election in Croatia?
A
It was the first election since Croatia became a member of the European Union
B
The first woman president was elected
C
It saw the first president elected from the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)
D
It was the first election to achieve a result without need for a run-off
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Q6.
What was an action by the USA immediately after acquiring the Philippines from Spain in 1898?
A
Resurrect the Filipino native language as an official language
B
Quash the budding First Philippine Republic and suppress Filipino independence fighters
C
Establish universities in the islands
D
Set up treaties with the Sultanate of Sulu and the Republic of Zamboanga in Mindanao
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Q7.
How did the Presidency of Charles de Gaulle end in France?
A
He was dismissed following a scandal
C
He failed to win the election
D
He resigned following the failure of a referendum he initiated on Senate and local government reform
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