History Quiz #559
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 September 2019
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1
Q1.
According to the Bible, who denied knowing Jesus 3 times "before the cock crowed twice"?
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2
Q2.
Which of these was an African-American revolutionary organisation established to promote Black Power, and self-defence for blacks, that was active in the USA from 1966 into the 1970s?
B
The Black Panther Party
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3
Q3.
What was the cause of strikes and rioting across France in October 2010?
A
The reinstatement of border controls
C
Religious persecution of Muslims
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4
Q4.
Which thoroughfare was closed and blanketed with flowers, trees and grass for 3 days in May 2010?
A
The Champs Elysees, Paris
D
Saint Mark's Square, Venice
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5
Q5.
On 25 June 1991, Slovenia and Croatia became the first republics to declare independence from which country?
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6
Q6.
What was the most populous city in the world in 1800?
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7
Q7.
What weapons is Xingtian, or Hsing T'ien, a hero of Chinese classical mythology, usually shown wielding?
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