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History Quiz #403

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 3 October 2016

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Q1. In which city did General Jodl, the German Chief of Staff, sign the surrender document on 7 May 1945, ending World War II in Europe?

A
Rheims
B
Paris
C
Versailles
D
Berlin
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Q2. On 15 February 1990 the United Kingdom restored diplomatic relations after 8 years, with which country?

A
Israel
B
Spain
C
Argentina
D
Lebanon
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Q3. How did Hannibal die in 183 BC?

A
Killed in battle at Metauras
B
Crushed by an elephant
C
Froze to death in the Alps
D
Committed suicide
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Q4. The Bougainville Conflict, a ceasefire to which was negotiated by New Zealand in 1997, was a conflict between Bougainville's indigenous people and which other forces?

A
New Zealand Army
B
Papua New Guinea Defence Force, and Constabulary
C
Australian Army
D
Malaysian Army
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Q5. Between 1966 and 1974 France had a stronger than usual link with Mururoa Atoll and Fangataufa in French Polynesia. What was it?

A
They were temporary home to the Académie Française outreach programme
B
They were the training grounds of the elite French defence forces
C
They had direct representation in the French Parliament
D
It conducted 46 atmospheric nuclear tests there, including detonating bombs
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Q6. What organisation was formed in 1670 when King Charles II of England granted a charter to Prince Rupert and others to give them large tracts of land and the trading rights over a large area?

A
New Zealand Company
B
East India Company
C
Hudson's Bay Company
D
Bad Company
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Q7. What ancient structures have been recorded and excavated as being built for tombs, religious and monumental use, throughout China, India, Nubia (southern Egypt and Sudan), Middle America, Greece, Mesopotamia, and Egypt?

A
Pagodas
B
Wigwams
C
Igloos
D
Pyramids
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