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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?

A
The UK Pound Sterling
B
The US Dollar
C
The Bolivar fuerte
D
The Spanish Peseta
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Q3. In July 1946 the Philippines claimed its independence from what country?

A
Portugal
B
Soain
C
USA
D
Australia
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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?

A
Odeon
B
Haymarket
C
Sadler's Wells
D
Majestic
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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?

A
1801
B
1880
C
1750
D
1921
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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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