Exploring the 1750s

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During which decade did the 1750s take place?

  • The 1770s
  • The 1760s (correct)
  • The 1780s
  • The 1740s

Which field of study had yet to be merged with electricity in the 1750s?

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Chemistry (correct)

What period ended in the 1750s?

  • The Renaissance period
  • The Medieval period
  • The Baroque period (correct)
  • The Enlightenment period

Which treaty authorized a larger Brazil than the Treaty of Tordesillas of 1494?

<p>The Treaty of Madrid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened on January 24 in the 1750s?

<p>A fire in Istanbul destroyed 10,000 homes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of British Columbia was most severely affected by the "worst weather storm in a century"?

<p>Lower Mainland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much rain did the town of Hope in BC receive during the storm?

<p>250 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the severe mudslides and floods in BC during the storm?

<p>Forest fires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people were killed in a mudslide on Highway 99 north of Pemberton?

<p>Five (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which highways in BC were badly damaged or destroyed during the storm?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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