History Guild Weekly History Quiz No.223
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Weekly History Quiz No. 223

History Guild's weekly history quiz. Questions from the broad sweep of human history.

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1. Where was the first Olympic games outside Europe and North America held?

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2. What decoration was awarded to British civilians who showed outstanding bravery?

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3. Which empire ruled Greece until 1830?

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4. What military technology helped Alexander the Great's armies in their conquests?

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5. Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

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6. When did the Algerian War of Independence end?

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7. Which country provided the most military assistance to China during WW2?

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8. Who painted The Arnolfini Portrait in 1434?

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9. Which was the last city conquered during the Reconquista?

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10. When was commercial whaling banned worldwide?

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