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History Quiz #450

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 28 August 2017

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Q1. What happened towards the end of the coronation ceremony for William the Conqueror, at Westminster Abbey in England?

A
A comet was seen
B
There was thunder and lightning
C
The congregation, both Norman and English, left before the service was completed
D
Londoners rioted at the Cathedral doors
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Q2. After gaining independence from the UK in 1970 the Republic of Fiji was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. How many years did that last?

A
17
B
36
C
2
D
12
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Q3. In August 1914 the UK passed an Act to give powers to suppress published criticism, imprison without trial, make regulations creating criminal offences, and commandeer resources for war effort. How was it known colloquially?

Note: This question was updated in May 2021
A
Daisy
B
Nadia
C
Mary
D
Dora
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Q4. In 206 BCE Xian Yu took Xianyang , the capital city of the Qin dynasty, in rebellion against the Qin Emperor, what did he order?

A
Surrender to the next emperor, Liu Bang
B
Burning the city and the Palace holding the royal library and the state archives
C
The surrender of all the women in the city to be his concubines
D
Distribution of food and supplies to all households in the city
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Q5. Since the 1960s there has been guerilla warfare, invasion and political instability in Cyprus because of disputes between people of which two nationalities?

A
Egyptians and Bulgarians
B
Italians and French
C
Romanians and Iranians
D
Greeks and Turks
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Q6. When did the term "bootlegger" or "bootleg" (relating to liquor) gain currency?

A
Early to mid 19th century
B
Early 20th century
C
17th century
D
Late 19th century
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Q7. The Naga Peace Accord, signed on 3 August 2015, was between representatives of the people of Nagaland and which country?

A
India
B
South Africa
C
Sri Lanka
D
Brazil
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