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Basic World History Trivia Quiz

How well do you know world history? Play this quiz to find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ahmadian95. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ahmadian95

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,499

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
9990

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Norman invasion of England took place in 1066. What was the key battle called? Hint

Battle of Hastings

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of Waterloo

Battle of Stonehenge

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 79 A.D. which volcano erupted destroying cities such as Pompeii and Herculaneum? Hint

Mt. St. Helens

Koryakskaya Sopka

Mt. Damavand

Mt. Vesuvius

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the leader of the Mongol hordes who subdued the last resistance in China and established the Mongol Yuan dynasty? Hint

Mongke Khan

Guyuk Khan

Kublai Khan

Ogedei Khan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Roman Emperor was said to have played the fiddle while Rome burned? Of course this is probably not true because this instrument would not be invented for another 1000 years. Hint

Nero

Augustus Caesar

Julius Caesar

Claudius

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous German composer lost his sense of hearing and became deaf in c. 1796? Hint

Mozart

Beethoven

Bach

Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the American film-producer that became famous through his animation films and amusement parks? Hint

Lord

Warners

Disney

Vicher

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Question 7 of 10

7. The death of what person triggered World War I? Hint

Winston Churchill

Czar Nicholas II

Lenin

Franz Ferdinand

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the codename for the mission to secure a bridgehead in the Netherlands near Arnhem during World War II? Hint

Operation Citadel

Battle of the Bulge

D-Day

Operation Market Garden

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the chimpanzee sent into orbit by NASA? Hint

Laika

Enos

Gordo

Belka

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Question 10 of 10

10. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002? Hint

Brazil

Germany

England

France

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Norman invasion of England took place in 1066. What was the key battle called?

Answer: Battle of Hastings

The Normans were led by William Duke of Normandy, later nicknamed 'the Conquerer'. They fought against the Anglo-Saxons led by Harold I and won. The battle is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Other choices:
The Battle of Waterloo was a battle involving Napoleon.
The Battle of the Bulge was fought in World War II.
The Battle of Stonehenge never took place. I made it up!

2. In 79 A.D. which volcano erupted destroying cities such as Pompeii and Herculaneum?

Answer: Mt. Vesuvius

Mt. Vesuvius killed many people in its biggest eruption, in 79. Many skeletons have been found in cities that have been covered with ash. One skeleton was of a lady with two rings on her fingers and two gold snake bracelets by her side. She is nicknamed the "Ring Lady".
Mt. St. Helens is a volcano in the state of Washington.
Mt. Damavand is a volcano in Iran.
Koryakskaya Sopka is on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East.

3. What was the name of the leader of the Mongol hordes who subdued the last resistance in China and established the Mongol Yuan dynasty?

Answer: Kublai Khan

Genghis Khan had laid the foundations of Mongol rule in northern China, but the Song dynasty held out for another two generations in the south. All other choices were Mongol leaders.

4. Which Roman Emperor was said to have played the fiddle while Rome burned? Of course this is probably not true because this instrument would not be invented for another 1000 years.

Answer: Nero

The fire started on the night of July 18 to July 19 of 64 A.D. in the south-eastern section of the Circus Maximus, an arena mostly used for chariot races although it was sometimes used for gladiator fights.

5. Which famous German composer lost his sense of hearing and became deaf in c. 1796?

Answer: Beethoven

Beethoven was born in 1770. He became deaf at around the age of 26. He is credited as being one of the greatest composers and pianists in the world.

6. What is the name of the American film-producer that became famous through his animation films and amusement parks?

Answer: Disney

Walt Disney has made cartoons such as Mickey Mouse. He is also famous for his amusement parks, Disneyland and Disney World.

7. The death of what person triggered World War I?

Answer: Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria. He and his wife were shot by a young man while driving to get away from a group who tried to assassinate them. The young man was part of this group. This event happened in Sarajevo in present-day Bosnia-Herzegovina.

8. What was the codename for the mission to secure a bridgehead in the Netherlands near Arnhem during World War II?

Answer: Operation Market Garden

In Operation Market Garden, the U.S. dropped paratroopers near Arnhem, Netherlands. The British, Polish, and Canadians were also involved in the battle. Although the Allies had near 15,000 more troops than the Germans, the Germans won.

9. What was the name of the chimpanzee sent into orbit by NASA?

Answer: Enos

Enos was sent into orbit for a full dress-rehearsal of another flight that would make John Glenn the first American to orbit the Earth.

10. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup more than any other country.

Source: Author Ahmadian95

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