History Quiz #546
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 July 2019
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Q1.
Which of the following countries was not one of Israel's opponents in the Six Day War in June 1967?
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2
Q2.
The ill-fated "Bay of Pigs" episode in 1961 concerned the invasion, by U S-backed forces, of which country?
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
When did the USA formally end its state of war with Germany after the end of hostilities in 1945 in World War II?
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4
Q4.
What is next in the series: Katherine, Anne, Jane, Anne, Catherine?
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5
Q5.
Which wars, from 1839 to 1842 and 1856 to 1860, were due to Britain smuggling goods from India into China in defiance of China's laws?
B
The Chino-Anglo Dispute
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6
Q6.
When US President William Harrison died in April 1841 what record(s) did he set?
B
The first US head of state to have his photograph taken
C
The longest presidential inaugural address
D
The first president to die in office
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7
Q7.
Which brewing company, in January 1935, was the first to sell its beer in cans?
A
Phillip Best Brewing Company
C
Anheuser-Busch Companies
D
Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company
Select from the options above.