History Quiz #750
Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 29 May 2023
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Q1.
Dartmoor Prison in England re-opened in 1851 as a civilian prison to take prisoners who would previously have been transported. What was used as an experiment for the new prison system?
A
Training in trades and crafts
C
Early release with a "ticket-of -leave"
D
Regular and frequent prison visitors
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Q2.
From 1089 to 1125, David who became later known as "The Builder" or "The Restorer" was king of what territory?
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Q3.
When were Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria formally amalgamated?
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Q4.
Which is one reason cited for the marked increase in fascist governments in South America following 1930?
A
A lecture tour by Benito Mussolini
B
Long term droughts and crop failures
C
German financial support for the rising fascist leaders
D
Fallout from the Great Depression in the USA
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Q5.
In Greek mythology, what was the Styx?
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Q6.
According to the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America, the first fox hounds were imported into America in 1650; what nationality was the man who imported them?
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Q7.
The "seven Champions of Christendom" were St George, St Andrew, St David, St Patrick, St Denys, St James and which other?
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