History Quiz #583
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 16 March 2020
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Q1.
James I of Scotland was crowned how many years after he succeeded to the throne?
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Q2.
David Ben-Gurion became Prime Minister of the provisional government of which newly created country on 15 May 1948?
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Q3.
In what year did Germany officially reunify?
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Q4.
How many US presidents were named Franklin?
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Q5.
Which medal, originally called the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington in 1782, awarded to only 3 Revolutionary War soldiers, and not proposed again officially until after World War I?
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Q6.
Horatio was a legendary Roman hero who defended a bridge against which army?
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Q7.
What was the nickname for the German L14 Howitzer, used in World War I?
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