History Quiz #713
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 12 September 2022
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Q1.
Where was the decisive battle on 24 June 1314 where Robert Bruce defeated Edward II's army and secured the independence of Scotland at that time?
Note: This question was updated in February 2024
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Q2.
In Greek mythology, who was the sister of Apollo?
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Q3.
Following the abdication in February 1873 of the Spanish monarch, King Amadeo, the only Spanish king from the Italian House of Savoy, what happened immediately afterwards in Spain?
B
The Bourbon monarchy was restored
C
Establishment of the (First) Spanish Republic
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Q4.
Where, on 24 June 1314, did Robert Bruce defeat Edward II's army?
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Q5.
Of those currently independent, which country was the first to give (and not subsequently revoke) full voting rights country-wide to women?
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Q6.
Which country declared a state of emergency on 8 November 2005 as a result of prolonged rioting, allegedly provoked by the death of 2 teenagers?
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Q7.
Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last Emperor of which country, ruling from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918?
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