History Quiz #387
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 June 2016
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Q1.
Emperor Quetzalcoatl ruled which ancient people in Mexico in the 10th century CE?
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2
Q2.
When Warren Hastings, returning from a term as Governor-General in 1786, was impeached (and acquitted) where had he been in office?
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3
Q3.
When was the first road speed limit set in the UK for powered vehicles?
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Q4.
In the 7th to 9th century, which kingdom of England was between the Thames and the Trent?
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Q5.
Which naval battle took place in December 1939, the second naval battle in the events for the Second World War?
B
Battle of the River Plate
D
Battle of the Denmark Strait
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Q6.
Who was the last President of the Fourth Republic of France, and the first President of the Fifth Republic?
D
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
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Q7.
What, according to the stories, did the Spartans reply to Philip II of Macedon when he sent them a threat of war saying "If I enter Laconia, I will raze Sparta"?
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