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History Quiz #304

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 10 November 2014

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Q1. Aeschylus, Greek religious thinker and playwright, was killed when a tortoise hit him on the head. How did the tortoise land there?

A
It fell off a ledge above where he was sitting
B
It was thrown by a fellow dramatist
C
It was dropped by an eagle
D
It mistook him for a female tortoise and jumped at him
Select from the options above.

Q2. What happened to Napoleon immediately before he was sent to prison on the island of Elba in 1814?

Note: This question was updated in June 2015
A
He was forced to abdicate as Emperor
B
He was defeated in battle
C
He was caught emptying the French Treasury
D
Several of the rulers in his sphere of influence died or were deposed
Select from the options above.

Q3. What city was founded on the island of Manhattan by Peter Minuit in 1626?

A
New Amsterdam
B
Pittsburg
C
New Holland
D
Van Diemen's Land
Select from the options above.

Q4. Which European discovered New Zealand in 1642?

Note: This question was updated in June 2017
A
Christopher Columbus
B
James Cook
C
Ferdinand Magellan
D
Abel Tasman
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Q5. Which "Great Fire" is believed to have started at the bakery of Thomas Farriner (or Farynor) on Pudding Lane?

A
Glasgow
B
Chicago
C
San Francisco
D
London
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Q6. What was the function of the Cloaca Maxima in ancient Rome?

A
Main brothel area
B
Forum for discussion on city services
C
Centre for market stalls
D
To drain the city sewage and waste water, and the local marshes
Select from the options above.

Q7. When Britain fought the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the forces it opposed were from France and which other country?

A
Spain
B
Italy
C
Prussia
D
Holland
Select from the options above.
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