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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 23 March 2026

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Question 1: What purpose was the rear-view mirror intended to serve in cars when it was first suggested in 1906 by Dorothy Levitt and later patented (in 1921) and installed?

A
Somewhere to hang personal items and accessories
B
As an aid to arrange make up and hair
C
To facilitate face-to-face conversation with rear passengers
D
A quick means of seeing following and surrounding traffic