History Quiz #428
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 27 March 2017
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Q1.
What agreement did Russia sign in 2011 with Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Moldova and Armenia?
A
For mutual economic support
B
To re-establish the Silk Road
C
To establish oil pipelines through all the countries
D
The Commonwealth of Independent States Free Trade Zone Agreement
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Q2.
What has been the currency of Venezuela since 1 January 2008?
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Q3.
In July 1946 the Philippines claimed its independence from what country?
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Q4.
What is the name of the London theatre named after a mineral spring discovered in 1683 when a music house was built there?
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Q5.
How is it generally accepted that Coney Island in New York got its name?
A
It was named for cricketer Jeremy Coney
B
It was named after theatre impresario Ray Coney
C
The inhabitants had invented Coney Sauce
D
It was overrun by rabbits
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Q6.
In what year was the Irish parliament abolished and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland come into being?
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Q7.
Why is Harvard University named after John Harvard, a young clergyman from the London Borough of Southwark, England?
A
He safeguarded the investment of the College Trust Funds for 40 years
B
He arranged for a Royal Charter for the College from Charles I
C
He wrote the first procedure manual for the administrators
D
He bequeathed the College his library of 400 books and £779
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