History Quiz #553
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 19 August 2019
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Q1.
15 monarchs from the House of Plantagenet, including those belonging to cadet branches, ruled England from 1154 until 1485. Why were they called "Plantagenets"?
A
They were admirers of French writer Jean Genet
B
They all liked gardening
C
They were a family of schemers
D
The name is derived from the latin name of the common broom plant
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Q2.
Which of these is a legendary flying horse?
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Q3.
Which city was the capital of Italy from 1865 to 1871?
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Q4.
One of the earliest European explorers to reach Australia and New Zealand has which island named after him?
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Q5.
What Act was passed in 1800 in the United Kingdom, to enable the first national what for the UK?
A
Census, comprehensive survey
B
For the Abolition of the Slave Trade, census of slaves in America
D
Burial of Drowned Persons, memorial for those drowned at sea
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Q6.
In 1632 the Puritan William Prynne published "Histriomastix", over a thousand pages, showing that what were unlawful, incentives to immorality, and condemned by the scriptures, the fathers, modern Christian writers, and the wisest of the heathen philosophers?
D
Charging interest on loans
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Q7.
Where was Expo 2010 held from 1 May to 31 October 2010, the most expensive Expo in the history of world's fairs with the largest site (5.28 square km), with more than 190 countries and over 50 international organisations participating?
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