History Quiz #356
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Q1. Pepys, Wesley, Evelyn and Greville have what famous items in common?
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Q2. Which of these was a city-state of ancient Mesopotamia, the remains of which are in present-day Al Hillah, Babil Province, Iraq, about 85 kilometers (55 miles) south of Baghdad?
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Q3. The Roman Empire was at its widest extent, including Dacia, Mesopotamia, Armenia and Assyria, under which Emperor?
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Q4. What organisation was initially behind the first Geneva Convention signed in 1864?
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Q5. The 16th century was a turbulent period in many areas; which of these came first?
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Q6. The ancient city of Petra in Jordan, thought to have built around 312 BCE, is known for its towering rose red rocks and what quality of its buildings?
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Q7. Which government banned the Ainu language in 1869?
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