History Quiz #639
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 12 April 2021
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Q1.
How many million years ago (mya) is it estimated that the ancient supercontinent Pangaea started to break up?
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2
Q2.
Sweyn Forkbeard rebelled against his father, who was killed in 985 or 986 in the battles with his son, and took over rule of what kingdom?
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Q3.
In which country did Juan Domingo Peron seize power in 1943, become president, and resign in 1955?
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Q4.
What city was founded on the island of Manhattan by Peter Minuit in 1626?
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Q5.
What was the name of the official newspaper of the USSR before it broke up?
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Q6.
When are the events surrounding the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin supposed to have taken place?
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Q7.
What were Operation Pointblank, Operation Overlord, Operation Fortitude, Operation Neptune and Operation Quicksilver?
A
Nuclear test series carried out in the USA
B
Allied operations in World War II
C
Allied operations in World War I
D
International Boy Scout Jamborees
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