History Quiz #452
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 11 September 2017
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Q1.
Several Pragmatic Sanctions are recorded to have been issued, by Justinian I, Emperors Charles V and VI and others. When were the first and the last Pragmatic Sanctions known to have happened?
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2
Q2.
What happened on 9 October 1870 in Italy following a plebiscite?
A
Rome and Latium were annexed, the final step in establishing a unified Kingdom of Italy
B
The first coin was thrown into the Trevi fountain
C
The mainland of Italy was formally nick-named "the Boot"
D
Celebration of Christmas was established at 12 days long
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3
Q3.
Who headed the Zimmerwald Left in 1915 at the first of the three Zimmerwald Conferences?
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4
Q4.
The Northern Society, based in St Petersburg, Russia, and the Southern Society, based in Kiev, Ukraine, were part of what 19th century movement?
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5
Q5.
Between 1250 CE and 1500 CE a series of massive human-shaped carved monoliths were created and set up on what island?
A
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
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Q6.
What or who was Durendal?
B
The sword with which St George killed a dragon in the British Isles
C
A Greek inventor, creator of the ancient Labyrinth
D
The sword of Roland, a knight in Charlemagne's forces
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Q7.
At the end of The War of 1812, the USA held Canadian territory near Detroit, and the British held parts of which Eastern state?
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