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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 May 2024

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Question 1: 1944 marked what in Iceland?

A
End of the Danish-Icelandic Act of Union and election of the first President of the new republic
B
Allied occupation forces took over the country
C
The banking sector was nationalised
D
The island of Surtsey erupted above sea level