History Quiz #422
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 February 2017
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Q1.
When was the legislation passed in France which specifically barred Latin and established clearly written French as the only language to be used in legal and official documents?
A
In 1539, under Francis I
B
In 1656, under Louis XIV
C
In 1791, under the new National Constituent Assembly of France
D
In 1804, under Napoléon Bonaparte (as part of the Napoleonic Code)
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Q2.
King Henry VIII was from which Royal House?
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Q3.
Maria Theresa (1717 - 1780) is associated with which of these countries?
Select from the options above.
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Q4.
For what event in 1215 is Runnymede, England, famous?
Note: This question was updated in February 2024
A
An attempt to fly by helicopter
B
King John accepted the Magna Carta
C
Richard the Lionheart announced the 3rd crusade
D
King Alfred burnt some scones
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Q5.
Who was the son of King John and Isabella of Angoulême who became King of England when 9 years old?
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Q6.
What is a main impetus for millions of refugees emigrating to countries round the Middle East and Europe, or being displaced internally, since the beginning of 2011?
C
An unusually large majority of young people in the populations
D
A series of comets was held to prophesy upheaval
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Q7.
Which of these is a ship built for Henry VIII, that sank in 1545 and was recovered in 1982?
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