History Quiz #702
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 27 June 2022
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Q1.
In both world wars, what did the British call German submarines?
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2
Q2.
Which of these is not true of Eleanor of Aquitaine?
A
At different times she was Queen Consort of France and of England
B
She led a French army to drive the English out of Europe in the Hundred Years' War
C
She ruled England as regent while Richard I of England was on the Third Crusade
D
She had 5 sons (2 of whom would become King of England), and 5 daughters
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3
Q3.
Glencoe, Praga, Peterloo, Waterloo Creek, and Hue are names given to what?
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4
Q4.
It was formed in 1885 by members of the Theosophical Society, was a major force in the Indian independence movement and is still a potent political party in India. What is it called?
A
United Progressive Alliance
B
Indian National Congress
C
Indian National Association
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5
Q5.
Which is true of the 332nd Fighter Group of the US Army Air Corps, popularly known as "The Tuskegee Airmen", who fought in World War II?
A
They had all been born in Germany
B
They flew only from Canadian bases
C
It was a Mobile Army Surgical unit
D
They were African American
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Q6.
In which conflict between 1455 and 1485 were there battles at St Albans, Northampton, Wakefield, Towton, Barnet, Tewkesbury and Bosworth?
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Q7.
Thomas Becket was murdered in which English Cathedral?
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