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History Quiz #833

Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 30 December 2024

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Q1. Where was Ronald Reagan when he said, as part of a speech on 12 June 1987, "Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall"?

A
In front of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
B
In front of the Great Wall of China, at Shanhaiguan, China
C
On top of an Inca wall at Machu Picchu, Peru
D
At a Pink Floyd concert in Washington, DC.
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Q2. Where was the Darién Scheme in Scotland in the late 1690s intended to be carried out?

A
Panama
B
The western isles of Scotland
C
Northern Colombia
D
Honduras
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Q3. In August 1830, the audience were so stirred by a performance of Auber's "La Muette de Portici" at their capital's opera house, that it led to what successful fight for independence?

A
The Belgian Revolution
B
The French Revolution
C
The American Revolution
D
The Russian Revolution
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Q4. What is the earliest definitely known use of the axled wheel?

A
As an ornament
B
As a punishment tool used by the gods
C
To generate electricity
D
For making pottery
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Q5. What are the Passerelle Clauses?

A
Clauses in Dutch legislation which protect migratory birds
B
Clauses in the Treaties of the European Union
C
Fittings for ramps in European proscenium theatres with orchestra pits
D
Covered spaces in gangways
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Q6. In 1216 Scotland and at least half of England came close to crowning a King of England from another country. Which country?

A
Spain
B
France
C
Germany
D
The Netherlands
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Q7. The early Great Wall of China built in the years following 221 BCE, new or by reinforcing existing remains of walls, by the Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, was intended to protect the newly unified empire against whom?

A
The hordes of Genghis Khan
B
The Xiongnu people from the north
C
The Huns to the west
D
European traders
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