History Quiz #653
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 19 July 2021
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Q1.
What was the US codename for President George H. W. Bush's 1989 invasion of Panama, to depose and seize the de facto Panamanian leader, general and dictator Manuel Noriega?
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Q2.
The Battle of Guadalcanal was between troops from the USA and what other country?
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Q3.
In April 1947, following a rapidly spreading epidemic of what disease, New York, USA, carried out a programme of vaccination which delivered over 6.35 million doses over the space of just 4 weeks?
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Q4.
The Mukden Incident in late 1931, provided an excuse for what Japanese action later that year?
A
Withdrawal from the League of Nations
C
Resignation of Japan's shÅgun
D
Establishment of democracy
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Q5.
Which war, from 1853 to 1856, was between Turkey and Sardinia together with (from 1854) Britain and France, on one side and Russia on the other?
D
The "Cry Foul" Rebellion
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Q6.
What was the Menin Gate, unveiled in 1927, built to signify?
A
Celebration of ancient French customs
B
Memorial to some of the military dead who have no known grave
D
Returning commercial growth in the area
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Q7.
Who commanded the Spartan fleet in the Hellespont, which defeated the Athenians at Aegospotami in 405 BC?
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