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History Quiz #386

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 6 June 2016

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Q1. Where was the testing ground for British nuclear weapons in 1957?

A
Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, in the Pacific
B
Greenham Common
C
Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean
D
Christmas Island, one of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, in the Pacific
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Q2. Who became King of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field?

A
Richard IV
B
Henry V
C
Charles II
D
Henry VII
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Q3. John Calvin, 16th century French theologian, was the autocrat of which city for 13 years, where he improved the city and provided harsh punishments for moral transgressions?

A
Rouen
B
Avignon
C
Basle
D
Geneva
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Q4. What name were the treaties of: 1763, France ceded all territories in America east of Mississippi (except New Orleans) and India to Britain; 1783, recognised USA's independence from Britain; 1898, Spain relinquished all remaining overseas territories?

A
Treaties respectively of: Paris, London and Seville
B
Treaty of Paris
C
Treaty of Versailles
D
Treaties respectively of: Vienna, Stockholm and Seville
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Q5. "Ted" Kaczynski, an American anarchist and mathematical prodigy, became known as what?

A
Unabomber
B
Oklahoma City Bomber
C
Jewish Community Center shooter
D
Beltway sniper
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Q6. When Queen Victoria died in January 1901 how long had she been on the United Kingdom's throne?

A
2 years
B
25 years
C
Over 63 years
D
90 years
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Q7. Which of the following have never been Prime Minister of Great Britain?

A
Arthur Wellesley,1st Duke of Wellington
B
Sir Robert Walpole
C
Spencer Perceval
D
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
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