History Quiz #433
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 May 2017
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Q1.
In August 2009, Britain's largest jewel robbery took place at which store?
A
H. Samuel's, Market Street, Manchester
B
Graff Diamonds, Mayfair, London
C
Tiffany & Co., Old Kent Road, London
D
House of Fabergé, Carnaby Street, London
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
After the First World War where did the German Empire adopt a new constitution?
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3
Q3.
The Statute Law of the Orange Free State 1891 in South Africa was aimed at what?
A
Removal of Arabs, Chinese or "any other Asiatic or Coloured person"
B
Preventing influx of "White" criminals
C
Disenfranchisement of "half-breeds"
D
Deporting indigenous Africans who did not return to their home town after completing their indenture
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
With the history of which country is Davy Crockett associated?
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Q5.
Before the League of Nations was signed at Versailles in 1919, a clause was proposed by Japan but eventually omitted from the agreement relating to which of these?
A
That the USA bankroll the League
C
That the USSR be excluded
D
That Japan be granted all German possessions in the Pacific north of the equator
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Q6.
What is the name for 40 foot (12 meters) high round forts, designed to accommodate a small garrison with cannon, constructed on the English coast and the Channel Islands at the time of threatened invasion by Napoleon?
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Q7.
Apart from marking 20 years since it was first opened what did the year 1909 signal for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France?
A
Reversion of the site to the City, and expiry of the Tower's permit
B
Completion of its final 24 metre tip
C
Installation of a 10-person lift
D
The first death from jumping to demonstrate something (a parachute)
Select from the options above.