History Quiz – Test 19
History quiz, test 19 of 19: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 181
Which city served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until the establishment of Washington, D.C. in 1800?
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Correct answer: Philadelphia
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Question 182
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War?
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Correct answer: 1783
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Question 183
What was the title of the ruler of the Roman Empire during the height of its power in the 2nd century AD?
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Correct answer: Emperor
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Question 184
Which ancient civilization is known for building the first pyramids around 2700 BC?
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Correct answer: The Ancient Egyptians
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Question 185
What was the name of the first British colony established in North America in 1607?
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Correct answer: Jamestown
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Question 186
Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of cuneiform writing around 3400 BC?
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Correct answer: Sumerians
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Question 187
Which ancient Indian text, known for its exploration of the nature of reality and the self, is considered a key work in early Indian philosophy and consists of philosophical dialogues and doctrines?
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Correct answer: Upanishads
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Question 188
Which event marked the significant territorial loss for the Ottoman Empire in Europe during the 17th century?
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Correct answer: The Treaty of Karlowitz
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Question 189
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?
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Correct answer: Operation Overlord
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Question 190
Which event is often considered the starting point of the Cold War?
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Correct answer: The Iron Curtain speech