History Quiz #726
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 12 December 2022
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Q1.
In 2016 Britain voted to do what?
A
Change the pound sterling to the US dollar
C
Amalgamate with Denmark
D
Leave the European Union
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2
Q2.
What "Commonwealth" was formed on 1 January 1901, with Lord Hopetoun as Governor-General and Edmund Barton as Prime Minister?
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3
Q3.
Leif Ericson, a Norse explorer regarded as the first European to land in North America before Christopher Columbus, established a settlement at Vinland, which has been tentatively identified as being where?
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Q4.
In the Battle of Langshan Jiang, or Wolf Mountain River, the force which eventually won the battle attacked its opponent's ships with not only double pump flamethrowers but also what?
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Q5.
When King George II of Great Britain and Ireland died in 1760, who succeeded him?
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6
Q6.
When did homosexuality between consenting adults cease to be illegal in England and Wales?
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Q7.
Which country declared war on Mexico on 13 May 1846?
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