A 200 Block 4-6 Important Date Quiz

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    The French Revolution took place durring what years?

    • 1769-79
    • 1779-89
    • 1789-99
    • 1799-1809
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Explore pivotal historical events with the 'A 200 Block 4-6 Important Date Quiz'. This quiz assesses knowledge on key dates related to abolition, emancipation, and significant revolutions, enhancing understanding of global historical movements.

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  • 2. 

    British abolition was acomplited in what year? 

    • 1800

    • 1805

    • 1807

    • 1812

    Correct Answer
    A. 1807
    Explanation
    In 1807, the British abolition of the slave trade was accomplished. This means that the British government passed a law that made it illegal to trade slaves. Although slavery itself was not abolished until later, this was a significant step towards ending the transatlantic slave trade.

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  • 3. 

    Sam Sharpe Rebellion took place in what year?

    • 1831

    • 1833

    • 1835

    • 1837

    Correct Answer
    A. 1831
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1831. The Sam Sharpe Rebellion was a major slave rebellion that took place in Jamaica in 1831. Led by Baptist deacon Samuel Sharpe, the rebellion was sparked by the growing discontent among enslaved people due to harsh living conditions and the denial of their basic rights. The rebellion resulted in widespread violence and destruction, leading to the deaths of hundreds of enslaved people and the eventual abolition of slavery in Jamaica.

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  • 4. 

    St Domingue Revolution took took place in what year?

    • 1761

    • 1771

    • 1781

    • 1791

    Correct Answer
    A. 1791
    Explanation
    The St Domingue Revolution took place in 1791. This revolution was a significant event in the history of Haiti, as it marked the beginning of the Haitian Revolution. It was a slave revolt against French colonial rule and ultimately led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic in the world. The revolution was a response to the harsh treatment and oppression faced by the enslaved population in St Domingue.

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  • 5. 

    SA war took place durring which years?

    • 1873-1876

    • 1888-1891

    • 1889-1892

    • 1899-1902

    Correct Answer
    A. 1899-1902
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1899-1902. This period refers to the Second Boer War, which took place between the British Empire and the two Boer republics in South Africa, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. The war began in 1899 and ended in 1902, resulting in British victory and the eventual incorporation of the Boer republics into the British Empire.

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  • 6. 

    British slaves recieved emancipation in what year?

    • 1900

    • 1912

    • 1922

    • 1933

    Correct Answer
    A. 1933
  • 7. 

    The Nepolianic Code is from what year?

    • 1800

    • 1802

    • 1804

    • 1806

    Correct Answer
    A. 1804
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1804. The Napoleonic Code, also known as the Civil Code of 1804, was established in France by Napoleon Bonaparte. It was a comprehensive set of laws that aimed to unify and modernize the legal system in France. The code had a significant impact on legal systems around the world and is still influential today.

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    The date of the A 200 Exam 2012 is? 

    • June 13th

    • Too soon

    • The date that I get drunk at 13:00 sharp

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 9. 

    Silesian Weavers Revolt took place in what year?

    • 1844

    • 1846

    • 1848

    • 1850

    Correct Answer
    A. 1844
    Explanation
    The Silesian Weavers Revolt occurred in 1844. This uprising was a protest by weavers in the Silesia region of Prussia against poor working conditions and low wages. The weavers, who were predominantly impoverished and struggling to make a living, demanded better pay and improved working conditions. The revolt was eventually suppressed by the Prussian authorities, but it had a lasting impact on the workers' rights movement and highlighted the social and economic inequalities of the time.

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    Herero Uprising took place in what year?

    • 1904

    • 1906

    • 1908

    • 1910

    Correct Answer
    A. 1904
    Explanation
    The Herero Uprising took place in 1904. This uprising was a rebellion by the Herero people against German colonial rule in what is now Namibia. It was a significant event in the history of colonial Africa, as it resulted in a brutal response from the German forces, including mass killings and forced labor. The uprising marked a turning point in German colonial policies and had a lasting impact on the Herero people and their land.

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