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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2013 9:37:47 GMT
World History IX Quiz
Here is another themed quiz, this time with two differing themes...
1pt for each answer unless stated otherwise.
(a) India/Pakistan
1 Who was the last British viceroy of India ?
2 Who became governor-general of Pakistan in 1947 ?
3 Who was assassinated on 30 January 1948 ?
4 With which country did India go to war in 1962 ?
5 Which region was disputed between India and Pakistan ?
6 Which Portuguese colony did India reclaim in 1961 ?
7 Which part of Pakistan did Indian troops enter in 1971 ?
8 Which building was occupied by extremists in 1984 ?
9 Who succeeded Indira Gandhi in October 1984 ?
10 Who was overthrown by the Pakistan Army in 1977 ?
11 Which woman became Pakistan premier in 1988 ?
12 How did General Zia ul-Haq die in 1988 ?
(b) 20th Century U.S.A.
13 In which war was the song Over There a hit ?
14 In which decade was the Scopes trial ?
15 Who was Billy Sunday ?
16 Who began the New Deal in 1933 ?
17 What were 'Hoovervilles' ?
18 What was the Dust Bowl ?
19 Who led the United States into WWII ?
20 In which state was Little Rock, scene of the 'crisis' in 1957 ?
21 What did Eisenhower authorise in Little Rock in 1957 ?
22 Which two states joined the Union in 1959 ?
23 Who was the first American in Space, in 1961 ?
24 Where did the 1963 Freedom March take place ?
No more than 5 answers per person in any one 4-hour period, please. Good luck !
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 11, 2013 12:15:10 GMT
4. China
7. Garibpur?
9. Rajiv gandhi, bit like north korea this, keeping it in the family :p
12. A 'suspicious' air crash along with two american diplomats
18. A region in the south of the US that was hit sp hard by the depression it became like a ghost town (i think)
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Post by neilh (R.I.P.) on May 11, 2013 12:58:52 GMT
1. Louis Mountbatten
3. Mahatma Gandhi
11. Benazir Bhutto
22. Hawaii and Alaska
23. Alan Shepard
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2013 20:45:42 GMT
4. China 7. Garibpur? 9. Rajiv gandhi, bit like north korea this, keeping it in the family :p 12. A 'suspicious' air crash along with two american diplomats 18. A region in the south of the US that was hit sp hard by the depression it became like a ghost town (i think) 4 correct, 1pt 7 correct inasmuch as part of the Bangladesh Liberation War (to free East Pakistan from West Pakistani influence). One of the most violent wars of the 20th century, it witnessed large-scale atrocities, the exodus of 10 million refugees and the displacement of 30 million people. 1pt 9 correct, 1.5pts 12 top answer, 2pts 18 good answer for 1.5pts. The area also seriously hit by drought. Leader: BigPhilMac 7pts |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2013 20:50:42 GMT
1. Louis Mountbatten 3. Mahatma Gandhi 11. Benazir Bhutto 22. Hawaii and Alaska 23. Alan Shepard Yes all correct there for a point each and a double for 22) Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 7pts 2 NeilH 6pts |
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Post by davejones on May 11, 2013 22:11:06 GMT
5. Kashmir
18. A 2011 album by the great Joe Bonamassa
19. Franklin Roosevelt
24. Washington
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2013 22:56:19 GMT
5. Kashmir 18. A 2011 album by the great Joe Bonamassa 19. Franklin Roosevelt 24. Washington 5 correct, 1pt plus 1pt Led Zeppelin bonus. ;) 18 question gone of course, but a 0.5 bonus. 19 correct, 1pt 24 correct, 1pt - plus a 0.5pt D.C. bonus ! Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 7pts 2 NeilH 6pts 3 DaveJones 5pts |
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 12, 2013 9:38:25 GMT
2. Muhammad ali jinnah
6. Goa, twas as if the portuguese rolled over
8. The harimindir sahib
14. The 20s
16. Franklin roosevelt
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 19:24:14 GMT
2. Muhammad ali jinnah 6. Goa, twas as if the portuguese rolled over 8. The harimindir sahib 14. The 20s 16. Franklin roosevelt 2 correct, 1pt 6 correct, 1.5pts 8 correct, 1pt (also known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar - beautiful, ain't it ? famouswonders.com/golden-temple-of-amritsar/Work has just started on the building of a Sikh temple in Crawley, on a hill overlooking the railway line: wonder if it'll be as impressive? ;D Somehow I think not. 1pt bonus 14 correct, 1pt 16 correct, 1pt Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 13.5pts 2 NeilH 6pts 3 DaveJones 5pts |
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Post by daveuk1 on May 12, 2013 19:45:40 GMT
13 World War One
17 Isn't that the posher name for a Shanty Town?
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 21:08:59 GMT
13 World War One 17 Isn't that the posher name for a Shanty Town? 13 correct, 1pt 17 correct, 1.5pts. Shanty towns of unemployed families: the name was a reference to President Hoover. Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 13.5pts 2 NeilH 6pts 3 DaveJones 5pts 4 Daveuk1 2.5pts Thes four left: 10,15,20 & 21. |
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 12, 2013 22:42:03 GMT
2. Muhammad ali jinnah 6. Goa, twas as if the portuguese rolled over 8. The harimindir sahib 14. The 20s 16. Franklin roosevelt 2 correct, 1pt 6 correct, 1.5pts 8 correct, 1pt (also known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar - beautiful, ain't it ?famouswonders.com/golden-temple-of-amritsar/Work has just started on the building of a Sikh temple in Crawley, on a hill overlooking the railway line: wonder if it'll be as impressive? ;D Somehow I think not. 1pt bonus 14 correct, 1pt 16 correct, 1pt Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 13.5pts 2 NeilH 6pts 3 DaveJones 5pts It is lovely isnt it! Wouldnt mind living there ;D |
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Post by BigPhilMac on May 12, 2013 22:45:52 GMT
20. Arkansas
15. A baseball player turned evangelical christian
21. Allowing the 'little rock nine' to enter a racially segregated school despite the protests of the governer of arkansas
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Post by Dunplaying on May 13, 2013 9:02:11 GMT
10. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after rigging the national elections.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 11:37:21 GMT
20. Arkansas 15. A baseball player turned evangelical christian 21. Allowing the 'little rock nine' to enter a racially segregated school despite the protests of the governer of arkansas 20 correct, 1pt 15 top answer, 2pts 21 top answer, 2pts. Govt troops helped them gain safe passage. Leaderboard: 1 BigPhilMac 18.5pts 2 NeilH 6pts 3 DaveJones 5pts 4 Daveuk1 2.5pts |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 11:42:49 GMT
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