History Quiz #345
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 24 August 2015
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Q1.
Which of these events in World War II occurred first?
A
Signing of the final documents for the surrender of Japan
B
Announcement that the Armistice between Italy and the Allied armed forces had been signed
C
D-Day landings by the Allies in Normandy, northern France
D
Invasion of continental Italy by Allied Forces
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Q2.
What was the name of the uprising in Rhode Island that attempted to extend voting rights because, by 1829, only landowners could vote, and thus 60% of the state's free white men could not (as well as non-whites and women)?
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Q3.
T E Lawrence was known as Lawrence of where?
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Q4.
In Greek legend, who was the son of Daedalus who fell to his death?
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Q5.
What is the oldest surviving book printed using movable metal type?
A
The Auspicious Tantra of All-Reaching Union, China, sometime 1139-93 AD
B
Gutenberg's Bible, Germany, 1455 AD
C
Records of Jingde County, China, 1298 AD
D
The Jikji, Korea, 1377 AD
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Q6.
What is the name for the period of French history from 2 December 1852 (when Napoleon III became Emperor) to 4 September 1870 (when the Third Republic was set up after the Battle of Sedan)?
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Q7.
What was the Japanese name for Manchuria after they occupied it in 1931?
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