History Quiz #418
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 January 2017
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Q1.
What events in 2014 led most directly to the renationalisation of Malaysian Airlines?
B
Decisions at the 2014 World Finance Conference
D
The loss of two aircraft with a total loss of 537 lives
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Q2.
What is the name given to the code of Roman law that was "published" with the approval of the Roman Republic in 450 BC?
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Q3.
The name of Manuel Noriega, ex-dictator of Panama, was used for a possible character in a 2012 scifi video game with what nickname current during Noriega's time in power?
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Q4.
Which state of the USA, initially called New Connecticut, declared independence in 1777, issued its own coinage 1785-1788, exchanged ambassadors with France, the Netherlands and the USA, and in 1791 joined the US Federal union as the 14th state?
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Q5.
Knowledge of Romano-Jewish history had major early contributions from what scholar?
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Q6.
On 4 October in 1883 while the Boys' Brigade was having its inaugural meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, what else was also happening?
A
William Gladstone became prime minister in the UK for the second time
B
The Orient Express made its inaugural run, linking Turkey to Europe by rail
C
James Garfield was elected President of the USA
D
Australian outlaw Ned Kelly was hanged
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Q7.
In 2016 the Philippines elected its 16th President, on a platform which included what?
A
He sanctioned extra-judicial killing of drug dealers
B
Amnesty for all political prisoners
C
Seizing back maritime territory in which China had built
D
Making Hinduism the official religion
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