History Quiz #659
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 August 2021
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Q1.
In 1346, Edward III and his son the Black Prince were repeatedly attacked by French forces in which forest?
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2
Q2.
In 1980, Israeli legislation prohibited what activity in Palestinian art?
A
Using the colours green, red, black and white
B
Depicting Orthodox Jews
D
Using sable or pig bristle brushes
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3
Q3.
The discovery was announced in 2014 of what proved to be nearly 40,000 years old what, in caves in Sulawesi, Indonesia?
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4
Q4.
What group did the UK join in 1973?
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5
Q5.
In 2003, a congestion charge was introduced to reduce traffic volumes in which city centre?
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6
Q6.
What was the name of the US policy to transport suspect terrorists to other countries for interrogation?
A
Extraordinary rendition
B
International handcuffs
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7
Q7.
Which country was the first to legalise same-sex marriage as a result of a referendum?
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