History Quiz #796
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Q1. What waterway was opened to shipping on 15 August 1914 but not officially opened until 12 June 1920?
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Q2. The Salt March, one of the first and most powerful movements led by Mohandas Gandhi in the struggle for independence for India from Britain, started in Dandi on what date?
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Q3. What was the fate of 57 Africans (53 adults and 4 children) who, in July 1839, as captives being transported aboard the ship "La Amistad", revolted and gained control of the ship near Cuba, and were discovered by the US Navy?
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Q4. In English mythology, who were Galligantus and Bunderbore?
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Q5. Which of these was not an ancient Egyptian god?
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Q6. When did Walt Disney open his Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California?
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Q7. September 1999 marked the formal end of what in Canada?
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