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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 9 November 2026

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Question 1: In 1780 and 1788 King Louis XVI of France instituted two what?

A
"Copyright" for Champagne
B
Bans on torture for the criminal Courts, to exact confession or to find accomplices
C
Soup kitchens for urban poor
D
Pardons for political prisoners