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History Quiz #666

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 18 October 2021

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Q1. The warrant for the first Astronomer Royal appointed in England, 4 March 1675, stated what as the purpose of the office?

A
To prepare a catalogue of at least 10,000 stars
B
To maintain the Royal Navy's marine chronometers
C
To find "the longitude of places" in order to perfect navigation
D
To co-ordinate the work of English astronomers, and liaise with others of the world's astronomers
Select from the options above.

Q2. Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, USA, saw what accident on 20 March, 1979?

A
The collapse at speed of a rollercoaster, killing 200 people
B
Myxomatosis which had been used on the rabbit population escaped, killing 10 children
C
Partial meltdown in a nuclear power plant
D
Collision of two fully-laden oil tankers
Select from the options above.

Q3. In the 1960s, how many African countries became independent from the UK and joined the "Commonwealth of Nations"?

A
20
B
13
C
5
D
1
Select from the options above.

Q4. Since 1951, what is the maximum number of full consecutive terms to be filled by one US president?

A
5
B
3
C
4
D
2
Select from the options above.

Q5. The years 1563, 1593, 1603, 1625, 1636 and 1665 marked waves of what in and around London in England?

A
Building
B
Recruitment to sail to the Americas
C
Plague epidemics
D
Scientific discoveries
Select from the options above.

Q6. In the course of which hostilities did Rome suffer what is seen as its greatest defeat?

A
The second Punic War
B
The third Servile War
C
The second Samnite War
D
The Battle of Allia River
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Q7. Marengo and Copenhagen became well-known names at the beginning of the 19th century. What were they?

A
Places where the first Geneva Convention was formulated
B
Sites of World Expositions
C
Horses
D
Styles of pottery
Select from the options above.
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