History Quiz #205
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Q1. Until 1997, the Group of Eight (G8), a forum for powerful governments, was the G7. Which country was the last to join, making it G8?
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Q2. The Oregon Treaty of 1846, which divided "the Oregon Country" along the 49th parallel, gave the USA land which later became parts of Montana and Wyoming, and the states of Washington, Oregon and which other?
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Q3. The early use of the new technology of the wireless telegram helped British police to capture whom on 31 July 1910?
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Q4. Which of these ships was built last?
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Q5. Before its name was changed to "Washington D.C." after his death, what had George Washington named it?
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Q6. In which country were democratic elections held in May 1989, and though Guillermo Endara was elected president the results were annulled by the existing government?
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Q7. What battle, described as the last great medieval battle in the British Isles, was fought on 9 September 1513 between an invading Scots army under King James IV and an English army commanded by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, and is said to be the largest battle (in terms of numbers) fought between the two nations?
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