17th Century History Quiz

This history quiz tests your historical knowledge and contains questions on topics from the 17th century.

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History
2011-11-22

The Bank of England was founded in 1694 which makes it the world's...?

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History
2011-11-22

Bank of England is located in Threadneedle Street in City of London. What is its nick-name?

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History
2011-11-22

Who is the longest-ruling Head of State in the history of Europe?

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History
2011-11-22

Who is - perhaps unjustly - known for the words "L'Etat, c'est moi!"?

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History
2008-12-09

Which country was named "New Holland" in 1644?

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History
2008-12-09

Which name did Abel Tasman, after whom Tasmania is named, give to Australia in 1644?

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History
2008-12-04

When did Isaac Newton live?

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History
2008-12-04

What is Isaac Newton known as having formulated?

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History
2008-12-04

What is the name of the bank which has the monopoly on issuing bank notes in England and Wales called?

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History
2008-12-04

When was Bank of England founded?

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History
2008-11-04

Which year was Cape Horn first passed?

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2008-11-04

Which European nation was the first to pass Cape Horn?

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