History Quiz – Test 9
History quiz, test 9 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 81
Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first known system of writing called cuneiform?
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Correct answer: Sumerians
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Question 82
What major event occurred in Chicago in 1871 that led to widespread destruction?
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Correct answer: The Great Chicago Fire
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Question 83
What year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a significant point in history for the reunification of Germany?
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Correct answer: 1989
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Question 84
Which treaty, signed in 1898, officially ended the Spanish-American War and ceded control of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Paris
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Question 85
Which event marked the start of the Great Depression in the United States?
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Correct answer: The stock market crash of 1929
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Question 86
What was the name of the first successful English colony in America established in 1607?
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Correct answer: Jamestown
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Question 87
Which important British document, signed in 1689, established principles that limited the powers of the monarchy and contributed to the development of a constitutional government?
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Correct answer: The English Bill of Rights
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Question 88
Which event took place in 1620 and is considered a significant moment in early American colonization?
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Correct answer: The arrival of the Mayflower in Plymouth
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Question 89
Which battle in 1066 is considered a pivotal moment in the Norman Conquest of England?
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Correct answer: Battle of Hastings
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Question 90
Which document, signed in 1776, declared the American colonies independent from British rule?
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Correct answer: Declaration of Independence