History Quiz – Test 11
History quiz, test 11 of 21: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 101
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Crimean War in 1856?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Paris
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Question 102
What is the name of the treaty that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1667?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Breda
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Question 103
What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?
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Correct answer: To limit the powers of the king and establish certain legal rights.
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Question 104
In which year did the United States declare its independence from Britain?
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Correct answer: 1776
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Question 105
What was the capital of the United States before Washington, D.C.?
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Correct answer: Philadelphia
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Question 106
Which treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I and established the League of Nations?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Versailles
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Question 107
Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first known writing system, cuneiform?
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Correct answer: Sumerian civilization
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Question 108
Which historic document, signed in 1215, limited the powers of the English king and laid the foundation for modern democracy?
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Correct answer: Magna Carta
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Question 109
Which famous battle, fought in 1066, marked the beginning of Norman rule in England?
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Correct answer: Battle of Hastings
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Question 110
What was the primary objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which took place from 1804 to 1806?
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Correct answer: To explore and map the newly acquired western territory of the United States.