History Quiz – Test 3
History quiz, test 3 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 21
Which empire was known for its extensive road system and the phrase 'All roads lead to Rome'?
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Correct answer: Roman Empire
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Question 22
What was the name of the ancient city that was the capital of the Hittite Empire?
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Correct answer: Hattusa
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Question 23
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905?
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Correct answer: Treaty of Portsmouth
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Question 24
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted in the United States?
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Correct answer: 1776
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Question 25
What was the primary reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty?
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Correct answer: To protect against invasions from nomadic tribes from the north.
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Question 26
Which ancient civilization is credited with the construction of the pyramids at Giza?
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Correct answer: Ancient Egypt
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Question 27
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957?
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Correct answer: Sputnik 1
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Question 28
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?
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Correct answer: The Storming of the Bastille
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Question 29
What was the name of the political entity that succeeded the Roman Republic in 27 BC?
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Correct answer: Roman Empire
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Question 30
What was the name of the secret project that developed the first atomic bomb during World War II?
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Correct answer: Manhattan Project