History Quiz #736
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 February 2023
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Q1.
Who led the Dutch colony of New Netherlands in America until surrendering it to the British in 1664?
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2
Q2.
In the first two decades of the 20th century a number of European and USA expeditions were made, eventually successfully, to where?
D
The source of the Amazon River
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3
Q3.
When and where was the subsequently-named "Liberty Bell" hung in America?
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Q4.
In World War I, what was the third battle of Ypres, from 31 July to 6 November 1917, also known as?
A
The Battle of Passchendaele
B
The Battle of the Somme
C
The Battle of the Ardennes
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Q5.
Disputes between which two countries are called "Intifada", one uprising in which began in 1987, another in 2000 and another in 2005?
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Q6.
Many of the religious dissenters who sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1620 were known as what?
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Q7.
Where was the 2012 annual G8 leaders summit held?
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