History Quiz #430
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 10 April 2017
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Q1.
When New Zealand passed the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 it established what?
A
Compensation for historic seizure of land contrary to the original 1840 Treaty
C
An updated understanding of the Treaty
D
A Tribunal to recommend on claims about the practical application of the principles of the Treaty
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Q2.
In 1780 Pennsylvania - although Vermont preceded it when it seceded from Britain, declared itself independent and wrote a new constitution in 1777 - became the first American state to do what?
A
Establish an annual ceremony to honour native Americans as indigenous peoples
B
Ban the taking of opium
C
Enact a law freeing some slaves
D
Establish a state whiskey distillery
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Q3.
Who of his family joined Louis XVI of France in going to the guillotine in 1793?
Note: This question was updated in September 2018
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Q4.
Which financial system was rolled out in 1982, a year after it was developed and finalised?
C
EFTPOS (Electronic funds transfer at point of sale)
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Q5.
Which currently reigning royal family is from the House of Orange?
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Q6.
Which calendar, introduced in 46 BC, had a regular year of 365 days divided into 12 months, and a leap day added to February every four years?
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Q7.
Modern Daylight Saving Time, Daylight Time, or Summer Time, which shifts the time system forward one hour for a summer portion of the year, is observed in a number of countries globally. When was this system first used?
A
1911-12 (Orillia, Ontario, Canada)
B
1916 (Germany and Austria/Hungary)
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