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History 118230 is a selection of 10 questions. History 118230 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 Which Roman Emperor had a horse called Incitatus?
A Caligula, according to legend, he planned to make the horse a consul, although this never happened.
2 Which shipyard built the White Star liners Olympic, Britannic and Titanic, and P&O’s Canberra?
A Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
3 In 1066, who was the first monarch buried at Westminster Abbey?
A Edward the Confessor, who died on January 5.
4 Apart from Anne Boleyn, which of Henry VIII’s wives was executed?
A Catherine Howard.
5 Between 1775 and 1783, who was in command of the American Continental Army?
A General George Washington.
6 Which war fought between France and Mexico in 1838 and 1839 is named after a foodstuff?
A Pastry – The Pastry War was named after a pastry shop that was damaged during a period of political unrest in Mexico.
7 Thomas Cromwell was executed for treason after being blamed for Henry VIII’s failed marriage to whom?
A Anne of Cleves. On the same day as Cromwell’s execution, Henry married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.
8 Minted until 1856, which silver coin had a value of 4 pennies?
A Groat. They were first minted during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307).
9 Who sat on the English throne in 1500?
A Henry VII, reigning from 1485 until he died in 1509. Henry VII was the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty.
10 In which year was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A 1962.