History Quiz #386
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 6 June 2016
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Q1.
Where was the testing ground for British nuclear weapons in 1957?
A
Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, in the Pacific
C
Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean
D
Christmas Island, one of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, in the Pacific
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Q2.
Who became King of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field?
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Q3.
John Calvin, 16th century French theologian, was the autocrat of which city for 13 years, where he improved the city and provided harsh punishments for moral transgressions?
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Q4.
What name were the treaties of: 1763, France ceded all territories in America east of Mississippi (except New Orleans) and India to Britain; 1783, recognised USA's independence from Britain; 1898, Spain relinquished all remaining overseas territories?
A
Treaties respectively of: Paris, London and Seville
D
Treaties respectively of: Vienna, Stockholm and Seville
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Q5.
"Ted" Kaczynski, an American anarchist and mathematical prodigy, became known as what?
C
Jewish Community Center shooter
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Q6.
When Queen Victoria died in January 1901 how long had she been on the United Kingdom's throne?
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Q7.
Which of the following have never been Prime Minister of Great Britain?
A
Arthur Wellesley,1st Duke of Wellington
D
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
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