History Quiz #561
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 14 October 2019
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Q1.
In April 1969, Pope Paul VI approved the "new Order of Mass" (promulgated in 1970), which included radical changes to Catholic Church rituals. Which of these was not one of them?
A
3 new Eucharistic Prayers to what was up to then a single Roman Canon
B
Banning of genuflection
C
Approval for the use of languages other than Latin
D
Reintroduction of prayers that had become disused (e.g. the Prayer of the Faithful)
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
In 2007, the general assembly of which US state voted to express "profound regret" for its involvement with slavery?
Select from the options above.
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Q3.
According to legend, what was the Pied Piper asked to drive out of Hamelin?
Select from the options above.
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Q4.
Which of these is an ancient siege machine?
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Q5.
In 1957 the USSR launched the first artificial satellite, with what name?
Select from the options above.
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Q6.
On 25 November 2010, which country held a general election whereby the majority of seats (17 out of 26) in its Legislative Assembly were elected by universal suffrage for the first time?
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Q7.
In the late 18th century, Pennsylvania built a presidential palace in a futile effort to have Philadelphia made the permanent national capital. What happened to it?
B
It was turned into a museum
C
It was bought by the University of Pennsylvania
D
It was used as the state Governor's mansion
Select from the options above.