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- In 1852 the last known great auk was spotted in Newfoundland, Canada. It has not been seen since. What kind of animal was the great auk? Answer: bird. The great auk was a flightless bird indigenous to the north Atlantic areas of Canada, Greenland, Ireland and Great Britain.
- The Cuban red macaw was last seen in 1864 near the Zapata Swamp on Cuba. This brilliant bird died out for what common reason related to humans? Answer: deforestation.
- Which of the following is a type of zebra, native to South Africa that became extinct in 1883? Answer: quagga. The last surviving quagga died at the Artis Magistra Zoo in Amsterdam on August 12, 1883.
- The last Atlas bear was killed in the 1870's in the Rif Mountains. It was the only indigenous bear to which continent? Answer: Africa. The Atlas bear roamed about northern Africa from Libya to Tunisia and Morocco.
Jun 12, 2024 · 20th Century Trivia Quiz. This quiz contains questions about 20th century history from music to politics to people. This is my first quiz so please be patient. Thanks and I hope you enjoy it. A multiple-choice quiz by RaceGirl24 . Estimated time: 4 mins. Last 3 plays: Guest 107 ( 15/20 ), xxFruitcakexx ( 18/20 ), woodychandler ( 11/20 ).
Jun 12, 2024 · Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts. 1. Once native to the island of Mauritius, what extinct bird has been unseen in the wild since the 1600s? Answer: Dodo. The Dodo is well known for its extinction having been one of the earliest to be caused by human interaction with its ecosystem (solely on the island of Mauritius).
2 days ago · Answer: Georgia. In 1920, Georgia was recognized by Russia as an independent state in the Treaty of Moscow. Josef Stalin, himself a Georgian got the consent from Lenin to invade Georgia. The Russian started an expansionary policy to occupy territories which were formerly part of the Russian Empire. Georgia was overrun within three weeks on 17th ...
4 days ago · archaeology, the scientific study of the material remains of past human life and activities. These include human artifacts from the very earliest stone tools to the man-made objects that are buried or thrown away in the present day: everything made by human beings—from simple tools to complex machines, from the earliest houses and temples and tombs to palaces, cathedrals, and pyramids.
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Jun 4, 2024 · US History Trivia: The American Revolution. Question: What event is commonly regarded as the beginning of the American Revolution? Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Question: Which document, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, declared the 13 American colonies independent from British rule?
Jun 3, 2024 · Evolution - Darwin, Natural Selection, Genetics: All human cultures have developed their own explanations for the origin of the world and of human beings and other creatures. Traditional Judaism and Christianity explain the origin of living beings and their adaptations to their environments—wings, gills, hands, flowers—as the handiwork of an omniscient God. The philosophers of ancient ...
