The 60s Across the Centuries

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1. The 1960s were a time of immense change, often referred to as a social revolution. Which of the following counter cultural organizations did NOT start in the 60s? Black Panthers The Weathermen The People's Party SDS

2. The notable upheaval of the 1860s in America was the Civil War. In all, eleven states seceded from the Union, some before Lincoln's election and some after. What date did Kentucky secede from the Union? December 20, 1860 November 20, 1861 Never January 1, 1861

3. By the 1763, Britain had greatly expanded its territory, especially in North America and India. In order to pay for defense of the American colonies in the Seven Years' War, what did the Crown begin to tax without the representation of the colonists - a key cause of the American Revolution? church attendance private property decks of playing cards income

4. The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of London, England, from Sunday, September 2 to Wednesday September 5, 1666. The aftermath of the fire was unprecedented social upheaval and backlash for the failed leadership of Lord Mayor Sir Thomas Bloodworth. Where did the London fire begin? A church - from burning candles. A morgue - from cremating plague victims. A milking shed - from a lantern. A bakery - from baking bread.

5. The 1560s saw a rebellion of Calvinists against Spanish Roman Catholic rule in Flanders. Triggered by the bad harvest of 1565, and economic difficulties due to ongoing wars, protesters in August 1566 stormed the church of Hondschoote to do what? Smash statues. Capture the Spanish governor for ransom. Execute the priest. Make confession.

6. The 1460s saw the middle of a dispute between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists known as the War of the Roses. Which of the following battles was NOT a 1460s battle? Battle of Mortimer's Cross Battle of Hexham Battle of Hedgeley Moor First Battle of St Albans

7. Owain Lawgoch was a soldier who served Spain, France, Alsace and Switzerland. In 1369, hostilities resumed between England and France due to the end of the Treaty of Brétigny. Owain seized the opportunity to establish himself as the monarch of his homeland. What land did Owain seek to reclaim? Saxony Burgundy Ireland Wales

8. In the 1260s, Gilbert de Clare and Simon de Montfort led massacres of the Jews at Canterbury and Leicester as a wave of antisemitism swept England during yet another time of political unrest. What was considered to be the justification of such massacres at the time? As retribution for the murder of St. Hugh of Lincoln. All are correct. In retaliation for the crucifixion of Jesus. To deplete Henry III's war chest.

9. In 1166, the Crusades were fully underway, creating havoc back home in England. Landowners were away from their estates for years at a time. Unoccupied and unclaimed land invited squatters, and since there was no central registry of deeds at the time, disputes were common when aristocrats returned home or died thousands of miles from home. A new concept of law was introduced by Henry II to calm the storms back home. What was the name given to this initiative? The Assize of Clarendon The Magna Carta Imperium in Imperio The Avalon Edict

10. The Bayeux Tapestry records the Norman conquest of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings between William the Conqueror and Harold II. What other significant event is also recorded in the tapestry? A tsunami on the Baltic Coast. A total solar eclipse. Haley's Comet. The ritual sacrifice of Johannes Scotus.