History Quiz #746
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 May 2023
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Q1.
Austro-Hungarian Theodore Herzl was the first leader of what international movement?
A
International Whaling Commission
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2
Q2.
Who was the first US president to visit the People's Republic of China and when did he do it?
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3
Q3.
What is the unofficial name for the 'crisis' that arose after the resignation of Lord Melbourne in 1838, when Robert Peel was offered the opportunity of forming a government but resigned as Prime Minister, resulting in the return of Lord Melbourne as Prime Minister until the 1841 General Election?
C
The Melbourne Corn Exchange
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4
Q4.
In what capacity did Laika and Félicette become well-known in the middle of the 20th century?
A
Winners of an Oxford Tortoise Race
B
Characters in "Sesame Street"
C
Mascots for the 1992 Winter Olympics
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5
Q5.
The near-global slump referred to as "The Great Depression" happened mainly during what decade?
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6
Q6.
In the banking system, highlighted in the 2008-12 international scandals, what does LIBOR stand for?
A
Liquid International Banking Official Rate
B
London Interbank Offered Rate
C
Linked Interbank On-demand Returns
D
Lateral Indicative Bank Ordinary Rate
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Q7.
Which of these became an independent country in 1776?
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