History Quiz #589
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 27 April 2020
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Q1.
The Holy Roman Emperor Francis Ii did what in 1806?
A
Granted Napoléon Bonaparte rule over Corsica
B
Resigned his crown and dissolved the Empire
C
Added Italy to his Empire
D
Became the first European to receive a vaccine against cholera
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2
Q2.
In what country are there more than 60 Peace Walls, or Peace Lines, mostly in the capital city?
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3
Q3.
London bridges - Battersea, Albert, Putney, Hammersmith - were built, re-built or substantially altered into their present-day form following what other major building project?
A
The London sewer network and pumping system
D
The present Palace of Westminster
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4
Q4.
What day was proclaimed in 1945 as "VE Day"?
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5
Q5.
What was the last major land battle between England and France?
A
Battle of the Bulge, 1944
B
Battle of Waterloo, 1815
C
Battle of Culloden, 1746
D
Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
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6
Q6.
When was the first Papal Bull issued for inquisition and uprooting of Christian heresies?
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Q7.
What is Spartacus famous for doing?
A
Drinking the senate under the table
D
Leading a slave rebellion
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