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Wars and Battles Trivia Quiz

Ten questions to test your knowledge of wars and battles throughout history.

A multiple-choice quiz by cal79. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cal79

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,172

Updated
Feb 16 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1662

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these battles resulted in the most casualties? Hint

The Second Battle of the Somme

The First Battle of the Somme

Stalingrad

Po Valley

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these battles is believed to be the worst, in terms of casualties, to take place on British soil? Hint

Naseby, Royalists v Parliamentarians

Flodden, Scots v English

Location unknown, Iceni v Romans

Bannockburn, Scots v English

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Treaty of Versailles ended which twentieth century conflict? Hint

Vietnam War

World War Two

World War One

Korean War

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which year was the Battle of Falkirk? Hint

1298

1299

1297

1300

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these wars was the longest? Hint

The Hundred Years' War

The First Punic War

The Greco-Persian Wars

The Second Punic War

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the worst battle of the Napoleonic Wars in terms of casualties? Hint

Leipzig, Germany

Borodino, Russia

Wagram, Austria

Waterloo, Belgium

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Question 7 of 10

7. Between which years did the Second Punic War take place? Hint

216-199BC

219-201BC

218-202BC

217-200BC

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which war did the famous Charge of the Light Brigade take place? Hint

The American Civil War

The Boer War

The Crimean War

The First World War

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which King won the Battle of Stamford Bridge? Hint

Harold Hardrada

Harold Godwinson

William the Conqueror

Edward the Confessor

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the fastest fighter aircraft of World War Two? Hint

Messerschmitt Me 163

Heinkel He 162A

Messerschmitt Me 262

P-51-H Mustang

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these battles resulted in the most casualties?

Answer: Stalingrad

At Stalingrad there were around two million casualties. The first Battle of the Somme produced just over one million.

2. Which of these battles is believed to be the worst, in terms of casualties, to take place on British soil?

Answer: Location unknown, Iceni v Romans

This battle which took place in AD61 produced around 80,000 casualties. Flodden was the second worst at 20,000.

3. The Treaty of Versailles ended which twentieth century conflict?

Answer: World War One

The Palace of Versailles is about 15 miles west of Paris. Many historians believe that the Treaty of Versailles was one of the main causes of World War Two. This was because the Treaty was very harsh to Germany, particulary in relation to the huge reparations the Germans were asked to pay.

4. In which year was the Battle of Falkirk?

Answer: 1298

This battle was fought between the English and the Scots on the 22nd of July 1298. There were around 5,000 casualties.

5. Which of these wars was the longest?

Answer: The Hundred Years' War

The Hundred Years War lasted for one hundred and sixteen years (1337 to 1453). The Greco-Persian Wars lasted for fifty one years (499 to 448BC).

6. What was the worst battle of the Napoleonic Wars in terms of casualties?

Answer: Leipzig, Germany

There were 120,000 casualties at the Battle of Leipzig which took place in October 1813. Waterloo was only the fourth worst battle. Casualties there were around 52,000.

7. Between which years did the Second Punic War take place?

Answer: 218-202BC

Both Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Carthage. The First Punic war lasted from 264BC until 241BC.

8. In which war did the famous Charge of the Light Brigade take place?

Answer: The Crimean War

The Charge of the Light Brigade took place at the Battle of Balaclava. One of the most famous figures of the Crimean War was Florence Nightingale, who showed tremendous courage whilst assisting wounded soldiers.

9. Which King won the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer: Harold Godwinson

Harold Godwinson marched north to Stamford Bridge to face the army of Harold Hardrada. After winning that battle, his army returned south to face the army of William the Conqueror. They were defeated and Harold was killed.

10. What was the fastest fighter aircraft of World War Two?

Answer: Messerschmitt Me 163

The Me 163 had a top speed of 596 mph (959 km/h). The Mustang was the fastest American fighter at 487mph (784 km/h)

Source: Author cal79

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