History Quiz #533
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 April 2019
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Q1.
Who was re-elected President of the Republic of Germany in 1932 defeating Adolf Hitler, became a figurehead when Hitler became Chancellor in 1932, and died in 1934, enabling Hitler to disestablish the position of President and proclaim himself Fuhrer?
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Q2.
Which empire, established in and around Cappadocia, was powerful in Asia Minor from 1400 to 1200 BC?
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Q3.
Which railway, covering 9,289 km (5,772 miles) from Moscow to Vladivostok, was officially opened in July 1904?
Note: This question was updated in March 2022
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Q4.
Which of these countries became independent in the twentieth century first?
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Q5.
Which country became a self-governing state within the British Empire in 1959, declared independence from Britain, joining the Federation of Malaysia in 1963, and left the federation on 9 August 1965?
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Q6.
The Night of the Long Knives is associated with which political figure?
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Q7.
Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni, is famous for leading resistance to the invasion of Britain by whom?
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