History Quiz #648
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 14 June 2021
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Q1.
In the middle ages, what were built in Canterbury, York, Lincoln, Salisbury, Lichfield and Winchester?
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Q2.
What innovation was introduced to Britain by Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger in 1798?
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Licensing hours for hotels
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Q3.
In which country were democratic elections held in May 1989, and though Guillermo Endara was elected president the results were annulled by the existing government?
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Q4.
Which of these eras in Britain is most recent?
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Q5.
Which of these four was the last to become President of the USA?
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Q6.
The main aims of which society in Great Britain between 1838 and 1850 were, basically: a vote for every man 21 years of age, a secret ballot, no property qualification for Members of Parliament, payment of MPs, equal Constituencies, and annual parliaments?
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Q7.
When did the European Union come into being?
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