History Quiz #733
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 January 2023
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Q1.
Whose death in 1603 led to the uniting of the crowns of England and Scotland?
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Q2.
The intergovernmental East African Community includes five African nations, the Republics of Burundi and Kenya, and three more nations; which of these is not one?
C
United Republic of Tanzania
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Q3.
What philosopher, sometimes known by the honorific of "K'ung Fu-tzu" and born in BCE 551, has recently had his name given to a Peace Prize ?
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Q4.
The world's first passenger railway operated between which two stations?
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Q5.
Maria Theresa (1717 - 1780) is associated with which of these countries?
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Q6.
What nationality was Abel Janszoon Tasman the voyager, explorer and map maker?
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Q7.
Which British political party led by John Hargrave wore green shirts as a uniform?
C
Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista
D
British Union of Fascists
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