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Quiz about People Places and Events 19001909

People, Places and Events-- 1900-1909 Quiz

This is quiz on people, places and events that made the headlines in the years 1900-1909. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ballykissangel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Ballykissangel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,589

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2643

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 120 (6/10), Guest 172 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "______________Colonies Form Confederation." This was a headline on July 9, 1900. Fill in the blank. Hint

Indian

Canadian

Australian

British

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Question 2 of 10

2. In September of 1901, American President William McKinley was shot and killed. Who was then sworn in as the 26th President of the United States? Hint

Theodore Roosevelt

William Taft

James Garfield

James Madison

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Question 3 of 10

3. In December of 1902, a great dam, 590 miles south of Cairo, Egypt on the Nile River was formally declared complete. What was this dam's name? Hint

Aswan Dam

Philae Dam

Great Nile Dam

Alexandria Dam

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Question 4 of 10

4. In June 1903, Serbian King Alexander and Queen Draga were murdered in their palace. How were they killed? Hint

Shot and stabbed

Beaten to death

Poisoned

Hanged

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Question 5 of 10

5. On October 27, 1904, this US city formally opened its first underground railway (subway). What was the city? Hint

Chicago

Boston

Philadelphia

New York

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Question 6 of 10

6. In April of 1906, a devastating earthquake hit and nearly demolished this US city. Hint

Juneau

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Seattle

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Question 7 of 10

7. This European country, the first to give women the right to vote, was also the country where women gained the first seats in Parliament in March, 1907. What was the country? Hint

England

France

Belgium

Finland

8. In November of 1908, the Dowager Empress Tsu-Hsi, of China died--one day after her nephew, the Emperor Kuang-Hsu. The late Emperor's nephew ascended the Manchu Dragon throne under the name of Hsuan-Tung. How old was he? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1908, assassins shot and killed King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz while they were riding in a carriage close to their home. What country did they rule? Hint

Spain

Portugal

Netherlands

Belgium

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Question 10 of 10

10. On February 17, 1909, Geronimo, symbol of the indomitable spirit of the American Indian, died at the age of 80. What Indian tribe did he come from? Hint

Quechan

Cherokee

Apache

Seminole

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "______________Colonies Form Confederation." This was a headline on July 9, 1900. Fill in the blank.

Answer: Australian

The British Parliament passed the Commonwealth of Australia Act, uniting the colonies of New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia under a federal government.
European and American expansion in the Pacific prompted the colonies to put aside their differences and form a common defense.

2. In September of 1901, American President William McKinley was shot and killed. Who was then sworn in as the 26th President of the United States?

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

McKinley was shot in Buffalo, NY, by 28 year old anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. He died 8 days later--the third president to be assassinated in the nation's history.

3. In December of 1902, a great dam, 590 miles south of Cairo, Egypt on the Nile River was formally declared complete. What was this dam's name?

Answer: Aswan Dam

After nearly four years of labour by a work force of 11,000, the dam was complete. It was a mile and a quarter long and 130 feet high.

4. In June 1903, Serbian King Alexander and Queen Draga were murdered in their palace. How were they killed?

Answer: Shot and stabbed

The assassination was planned by Dragutin Dimitrijevic of the Black Hand, which regarded King Alexander as an Austrian stooge. The murder were exceptionally brutal ... Both corpses were found badly mutilated.

5. On October 27, 1904, this US city formally opened its first underground railway (subway). What was the city?

Answer: New York

The subway's first run was from Broadway to 145th street. The mayor invited 15,000 guests to be among the first to ride the subway. The general public was not admitted underground until 7 p.m.

6. In April of 1906, a devastating earthquake hit and nearly demolished this US city.

Answer: San Francisco

A severe earthquake jolted the entire bay area and resulting fires nearly reduced the city to ashes. Martial law had to be declared in order to keep the peace!

7. This European country, the first to give women the right to vote, was also the country where women gained the first seats in Parliament in March, 1907. What was the country?

Answer: Finland

Women in America at this time only had the right to vote in a handful of states!

Answer: 3

The infant's father, Prince Chun, was the brother of the late Emperor. He acted as regent for the baby Emperor!

9. In 1908, assassins shot and killed King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz while they were riding in a carriage close to their home. What country did they rule?

Answer: Portugal

An attempt was also made on the Queen's life, but fortunately did not succeed. Another of the King's sons, Don Manuel ascended the throne.

10. On February 17, 1909, Geronimo, symbol of the indomitable spirit of the American Indian, died at the age of 80. What Indian tribe did he come from?

Answer: Apache

He was leader of the Chiricahua Apaches.

Source: Author Ballykissangel

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