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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
Select from the options above.
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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
Select from the options above.
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Q3. In the 1960s, how many African countries became independent from the UK and joined the "Commonwealth of Nations"?

A
20
B
13
C
5
D
1
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Q4. Since 1951, what is the maximum number of full consecutive terms to be filled by one US president?

A
5
B
3
C
4
D
2
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Q5. The years 1563, 1593, 1603, 1625, 1636 and 1665 marked waves of what in and around London in England?

A
Building
B
Recruitment to sail to the Americas
C
Plague epidemics
D
Scientific discoveries
Select from the options above.
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Q6. In the course of which hostilities did Rome suffer what is seen as its greatest defeat?

A
The second Punic War
B
The third Servile War
C
The second Samnite War
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
C
Horses
D
Styles of pottery
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