History Quiz #600
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 13 July 2020
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Q1.
On 20 April 2020 the oil market in the USA saw what historic occurrence?
A
Oil's selling price was negative
B
US oil producers agreed to cease production totally for a fortnight
D
A power blackout stopped trading for 24 hours
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
When did the territory known as New France, also sometimes known as the French North American Empire or Royal New France, become British?
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Q3.
According to the Bible, what did Samson kill 1,000 Philistines with?
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Q4.
Where was the Mary Celeste headed when she sailed in 1872 but was found adrift and deserted mid-Atlantic less than a month later?
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Q5.
The first European landfall was made on the continent of Australia by Willem Janszoon in what year?
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Q6.
In 1904 the Russian cruiser "Rossia" used what, the first time it was used by a warship on the high seas during a time of war?
B
Aeroplane catapulted off the deck
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
The mythical figure of Adonis was said to have what quality?
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