History Quiz #437
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 29 May 2017
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Q1.
In 1835 Maori from the mainland of New Zealand went to Rekohu, or the Chatham Islands, and slaughtered or enslaved the entire population of which people?
A
Marooned French sailors
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Q2.
When was the first institution of higher learning established in the USA?
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Q3.
Who were the British fighting in the Crimean War at the time of the Charge of the Light Brigade?
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Q4.
When were the bound feet known as "lotus feet" officially banned in China in a law which has not subsequently been rescinded?
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Q5.
Porfirio Diaz resigned from the presidency of which country in May 1911?
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Q6.
The 1605 plot by discontented Catholics including Guy Fawkes to blow up the English parliament and their king is popularly known as what?
B
The Black September Plan
C
The Clerkenwell Outrage
D
The Fenian Dynamite Campaign
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Q7.
Thomas Becket was murdered in which English Cathedral?
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