History Trivia
History trivia is a big favorite since both kids and adults have a fair shot at knowing many of the answers, thanks to history classes and documentaries. Be careful though, we have snuck in some obscure questions as well. See how well you know your history of this wonderful world of ours.
In which country are the Great Pyramids located?Egypt
Show AnswerWho was the first president of the United StatesGeorge Washington
Show AnswerFrom what material were George Washington's false teeth made?Wood
Show AnswerDuring the second Punic Wars, what animal did Hannibal use to cross the Alps?Elephants
Show AnswerWhat is the oldest system of laws?The Code of Hammurabi
Show AnswerWhat is the first city to reach a population of 1 million?Rome
Show AnswerWhich founding father is known for his conspicuous signature on the Declaration of Independence?John Hancock
Show AnswerWho was the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?Sir Robert Walpole
Show AnswerWhat is the shortest war to ever take place?The Anglo-Zanzibar War, which lasted 38 minutes.
Show AnswerWho invented Arabic numerals?Indians. They are called Arabic numerals, because they were introduced to Europe through Arab mathematicians.
Show AnswerWhich Ancient Greek historian is generally considered to be the 'Father of History'?Herodotus
Show AnswerHow many British colonies where in the original United States?13
Show AnswerWhich explorer was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?Juan Sebastian Elcano
Show AnswerWhat is the first country to have used printed paper currency?China
Show AnswerPrior to 1917 Finland was part of which country?Russia
Show AnswerWho was the first man in space?Yuri Gagarin
Show AnswerAccording to Norse mythology, who is the god of thunder?Thor
Show AnswerWho was the first US President to be impeached?Andrew Johnson
Show AnswerWhich Greek philosopher had Alexander the Great as a pupil?Aristotle
Show AnswerWho was the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom?Margaret Thatcher
Show AnswerWhich country financed Christopher Columbus' 1492 journey?Spain
Show AnswerAccording to legend, Romulus & Remus founded which city?Rome
Show AnswerWhat is the name of the nurse who became known for her selfless care of the wounded during The Crimean War?Florence Nightingale
Show AnswerSiddhartha Gautama is believed to be the founder of what major world religion?Buddhism
Show AnswerIn what year did the American Revolution begin?1775
Show AnswerIn which year did World War II end?1945
Show AnswerWhen did the American Civil War take place?1861-1865
Show AnswerWho wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?William Shakespeare
Show AnswerWho invented the telephone?Alexander Graham Bell
Show AnswerWho is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?James Madison
Show AnswerWho was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?Amelia Earhart
Show AnswerIn which city was the Declaration of Independence signed?Philadelphia
Show AnswerWhat historical event is commemorated on Bastille Day in France?The Storming of the Bastille
Show AnswerWho was the Roman god of war?Mars
Show AnswerWho is known as the 'Father of Geometry'?Euclid
Show AnswerWho was the first female Prime Minister of India?Indira Gandhi
Show AnswerWho is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?James Madison
Show AnswerWho was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?Amelia Earhart
Show AnswerIn which city was the Declaration of Independence signed?Philadelphia
Show AnswerWhat historical event is commemorated on Bastille Day in France?The Storming of the Bastille
Show AnswerWho was the Roman god of war?Mars
Show AnswerWho is known as the 'Father of Geometry'?Euclid
Show AnswerWho was the first female Prime Minister of India?Indira Gandhi
Show AnswerWhat type of bird is the Albatross?Seabird
Show AnswerWho was the last Tsar of Russia?Nicholas II
Show AnswerWho is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?James Madison
Show AnswerWho was the Queen of England during the Victorian era?Queen Victoria
Show AnswerIn which century did the Renaissance period begin?14th century
Show AnswerWho was the first Emperor of Rome?Augustus
Show AnswerWho directed the movie 'Pulp Fiction'?Quentin Tarantino
Show AnswerWho was the longest-reigning British monarch?Queen Elizabeth II
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