History Quiz #468
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 January 2018
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Q1.
In 1588 Francis Drake led the English navy against the Spanish what?
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Q2.
In November 1986, US President Ronald Reagan set up the Tower Commission to investigate what?
A
Whether more national monuments were desirable
B
The Iran Contra scandal
C
Construction methods for tall buildings
D
Safety standards for city airports
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Q3.
When did the word "smog" gain popular attention?
D
In the first decade of the 20th century
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Q4.
What was opened in 1059 at the mouth of Luoyang River in Quanzhou, Fujian province, northern China?
A
The end of the Grand Canal, the world's longest canal
D
The first stone bay bridge in China
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Q5.
From 1815 until 1864, the Ionian Islands off the western coasts of Greece were under the protection of which country?
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Q6.
On 12 June 2009, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected as president of which country?
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Q7.
Which of these countries proclaimed itself a republic on 11 February 1873, following the abdication of Amadeo?
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