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History Quiz #837

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 27 January 2025

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Q1. What title was taken by Napoleon Bonaparte on 2 December 1804?

A
Bonaparte the Great
B
King of France
C
The Liberator
D
Emperor of the French
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Q2. In Greek mythology, who were the children of Uranus and Gaia (or Gaea)?

A
Titans
B
Gorgons
C
Harpies
D
Furies
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Q3. Why did Devon and Cornwall assume considerable status in Britain and Europe during the early Bronze Age?

A
They developed stronger and more tin miners
B
People from Cornwall and Devon were the best-regarded bronze craftsmen
C
Their fleets were particularly fast and stream-lined to take advantage of expanded trade
D
They were a major source of tin
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Q4. Which city was hit by a 7.5 Mw earthquake about 160 km northeast of it, centred in the Motagua Fault, on 4 February 1976 at 3.01 am, local time, killing 23,000 and injuring 76,000?

A
Managua, Nicaragua
B
Guatemala City, Guatemala.
C
Haiyuan, Ningxia-Gansu, China
D
Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
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Q5. His achievements as king led to his being dubbed "the Great"; who was he and where did he rule?

A
Alfred, king of Wessex 871-899 CE (later known as king of the English)
B
Æthelred, king of the English 978-1013, 1014-1016 CE
C
Edward, king of Wessex and king of England 1042-1066 CE
D
Robert, king of Scotland 1306-1329 CE
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Q6. What international humanitarian institution was founded in Switzerland in 1863?

A
White Feather
B
Blue Rose
C
Red Cross
D
Green Shamrock
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Q7. How did the Presidency of Charles de Gaulle end in France?

A
He was dismissed following a scandal
B
He died in office
C
He failed to win the election
D
He resigned following the failure of a referendum he initiated on Senate and local government reform
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