Important Historical Events of July 12 Quiz

Question 1

When did Captain James Cook's third voyage begin and which islands did he discover during this voyage?

Accepted Answer

Started in 1776, discovered Hawaiian Islands

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Started in 1776, discovered Great Barrier Reef

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Started in 1774, discovered New Zealand

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Started in 1775, discovered Fiji Islands

Question 2

Where and when did Horatio Nelson lose his sight in his right eye?

Accepted Answer

In Calvi, Corsica in 1794

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In Spain in 1796

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In France in 1792

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In Gibraltar in 1801

Question 3

In the Battle of Algeciras on 12 July 1801, which nations fought against each other?

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Britain vs France and Spain

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Britain vs Portugal

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Britain vs Netherlands

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Spain vs Netherlands

Question 4

Where did Henry VIII marry his sixth and final wife and in which year did this marriage take place?

Accepted Answer

At Hampton Court Palace in 1543

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At Windsor Castle in 1544

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At Whitehall Palace in 1543

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At Tower of London in 1542

Question 5

In which country was Saint Basil's Cathedral consecrated and in which year?

Accepted Answer

In Russia in 1561

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In Lithuania in 1561

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In Russia in 1560

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In Poland in 1561

Question 6

Which country's highest military decoration is the Medal of Honor and in which year was it authorized?

Accepted Answer

United States of America, in 1862

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Britain, in 1860

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Canada, in 1865

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United States of America, in 1865

Question 7

From which country did São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence and in which year?

Accepted Answer

From Portugal, in 1975

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From Portugal, in 1974

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From Britain, in 1975

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From France, in 1976

Question 8

From which country did Kiribati gain independence and where is this island nation located?

Accepted Answer

From United Kingdom, located in central Pacific Ocean

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From France, located in South Pacific Ocean

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From United Kingdom, located in Indian Ocean

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From Australia, located in Pacific Ocean

Question 9

When did the Battle of Prokhorovka take place and between which armies was it fought?

Accepted Answer

In 1943 between Soviet and German armies

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In 1943 between British and German armies

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In 1944 between Soviet and German armies

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In 1942 between Soviet and German armies

Question 10

From which cities were Palestinians expelled by Israeli Defense Forces during the Arab-Israeli War in 1948?

Accepted Answer

Lod and Ramla

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem

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Nablus and Jenin

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Hebron and Ramallah

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