History Quiz #414
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 19 December 2016
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Q1.
In 1828 the Netherlands claimed the western half of what is now known as Papua New Guinea from what country?
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2
Q2.
What conflict in 1935 resulted in Mussolini annexing a large African territory for Italy, withdrawing in 1941?
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3
Q3.
How did the Balfour Declaration of 1926 affect Canada, New Zealand, Australia and other dominions of the British Empire?
A
Set out trading protocols between the dominions
B
Established the Commonwealth of Nations
C
Declared them to be autonomous communities within the British Empire equal in status with the UK
D
Set out supremacy of the UK Privy Court in their legal systems
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4
Q4.
What name was given to people who believed that James II and his descendants were the rightful rulers of Britain?
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Q5.
In England, what form of punishment was abolished by the Criminal Justice Act of 1948?
A
Execution by firing squad
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Q6.
What does V-J Day celebrate for USA and the UK?
B
Vegans and a juice diet
C
Golfer Vijay Singh's birthday
D
Japan's surrender in World War II
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Q7.
Which country gained its independence from Australia on 16 September 1975?
A
The Torres Strait Islands
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