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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 17 October 2016

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Question 1: The line of emperors on the throne of Ethiopia, the last of which was Haile Selassie, traced their descent from whom?

A
Ptolemy XV of Egypt
B
King Solomon of Israel
C
Alexander the Great
D
Emperor Constantine the Great of Rome