History Quiz #666
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 18 October 2021
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Q1.
The warrant for the first Astronomer Royal appointed in England, 4 March 1675, stated what as the purpose of the office?
A
To prepare a catalogue of at least 10,000 stars
B
To maintain the Royal Navy's marine chronometers
C
To find "the longitude of places" in order to perfect navigation
D
To co-ordinate the work of English astronomers, and liaise with others of the world's astronomers
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Q2.
Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, USA, saw what accident on 20 March, 1979?
A
The collapse at speed of a rollercoaster, killing 200 people
B
Myxomatosis which had been used on the rabbit population escaped, killing 10 children
C
Partial meltdown in a nuclear power plant
D
Collision of two fully-laden oil tankers
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Q3.
In the 1960s, how many African countries became independent from the UK and joined the "Commonwealth of Nations"?
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Q4.
Since 1951, what is the maximum number of full consecutive terms to be filled by one US president?
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Q5.
The years 1563, 1593, 1603, 1625, 1636 and 1665 marked waves of what in and around London in England?
B
Recruitment to sail to the Americas
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Q6.
In the course of which hostilities did Rome suffer what is seen as its greatest defeat?
D
The Battle of Allia River
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Q7.
Marengo and Copenhagen became well-known names at the beginning of the 19th century. What were they?
A
Places where the first Geneva Convention was formulated
B
Sites of World Expositions
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