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History 119981 is a selection of 10 questions. History 119981 is the filename to differentiate it from other History quizzes. Feel free to use any of these questions and answers for your own quizzes. Just keep in mind that you cannot republish them in any format.
1 What shape were the sailors plates in Admiral Nelson’s time?
A Square. While a common myth suggests this shape led to the phrase “a square meal,” historical records indicate the origin of that phrase is more likely American. The square plates were functional and likely favoured for ease of stacking and storage on ships.
2 Which British battlecruiser was sunk On 24 May 1941 by the German battleship Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait?
A HMS Hood. The sinking of the Hood resulted in the loss of all but three of its 1,418 crew members.
3 On what island was New York’s immigrant inspection station until 1954?
A Ellis Island. It served as the busiest immigration processing centre in the United States, handling over 12 million immigrants from 1892 to 1954.
4 What did members of the Guinea Pig Club undergo in the Second World War?
A Pioneering reconstructive plastic surgery, primarily for burn injuries sustained, specifically in aircraft accidents.
5 Which Scottish King led his forces to victory against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
A Robert the Bruce, also known as King Robert I, the victory was a major turning point in the Wars of Scottish Independence.
6 Launched in 1973, how long was NASA’s space station Skylab in Earth’s orbit?
A Six years. It was launched on May 14, 1973, and its orbit decayed, causing it to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere on July 11, 1979 – the station was occupied by astronauts for a total of 171 days
7 In which year was France’s last execution by guillotine?
A 1977. The last person to be executed by guillotine was Hamida Djandoubi, a Tunisian convicted murderer. He was executed on September 10, 1977.
8 Who was the last Empress of India?
A Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who held the title from 1936 until India gained independence in 1947. She was also known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, as the wife of King George VI.
9 In which year did Brazil officially move its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília?
A 1960. This move was part of President Juscelino Kubitschek’s national modernization project and aimed to develop the country’s interior.
10 On which continent did the Inca Empire exist?
A South America. Specifically, their empire was centred in the Andes region of western South America, encompassing parts of modern-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia.