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2nd of January Trivia Quiz

This is number two in my January quizzes. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by natz1027. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
natz1027

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,839

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
410

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which very well known Welsh pirate lost his treasure on this day in 1669? Hint

John Callis

John Evans

Robert Edwards

Henry Morgan

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to tradition, two famous Romans, Ovid and Livy, died on the second of January, AD17. What were their respective professions? Hint

Philosopher and astronomer

Poet and historian

Writer and soldier

Musician and politician

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Question 3 of 10

3. On this day in 1492, the "Catholic Monarchs" captured Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain. Which royal couple does the term "Catholic Monarchs" refer to? Hint

Amadeus and Maria

Ferdinand and Isabella

Phillip and Mary

Victoria and Albert

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who founded the "Academie Francaise" or "French Academy" on this day in 1635? Hint

Cardinal Richelieu

Louis XIII of France

Cardinal Mazarin

Henry IV of France

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Question 5 of 10

5. King Frederick William IV of Prussia died today in 1861. Which royal house was he a member of? Hint

Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

Brandenburg

Hohenzollern

Oldenburg

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Question 6 of 10

6. The trial for the murder of Charles Lindbergh's son, Charles Lindbergh Jr., started today in 1935. Who was the accused? Hint

Mary Pearcey

Charles Manson

Bruno Hauptmann

Charles Lindbergh Sr.

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon and to orbit the Sun was launched by the U.S.S.R. today in 1959. What was the name of the spacecraft? Hint

Luna 1959A

Sputnik 25

Luna 1

Cosmos 60

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actor was born today in 1968? Hint

Denzel Washington

Chris Rock

Eddie Murphy

Cuba Gooding Jr.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which actress was born today in 1983? Hint

Dakota Fanning

Lindsay Lohan

Kate Bosworth

Natalie Portman

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which saint's feast day is celebrated today? Hint

St David of Wales

St Defendens of Thebes

St Demetrius of Alexandria

St Denis of Paris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which very well known Welsh pirate lost his treasure on this day in 1669?

Answer: Henry Morgan

The ship Morgan had received as a gift from England and meant to protect Port Royal, the HMS Oxford, which was carrying the loot from two recently sacked French ships, was blown up during a party by sparks from a fire roasting pork while landing in the ammunitions depot. Morgan and his officers survived the blaze, but his treasure was lost to the sea off of Ile a Vache.

2. According to tradition, two famous Romans, Ovid and Livy, died on the second of January, AD17. What were their respective professions?

Answer: Poet and historian

Ovid's full names were Publius Ovidius Naso. Mozart's "Apollo et Hyacinthus" opera is an adaptation of one of Ovid's poems. Livy's full names were Titus Livius. He wrote "Ab Urbe Condita" which chronicles Rome's history from its foundation through the reign of Augustus.

3. On this day in 1492, the "Catholic Monarchs" captured Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain. Which royal couple does the term "Catholic Monarchs" refer to?

Answer: Ferdinand and Isabella

The couple were given the title "Catholic King and Queen" by Pope Alexander VI. Isabella was a year older than Ferdinand. Their marriage brought together the crowns of Castile and Aragon.

4. Who founded the "Academie Francaise" or "French Academy" on this day in 1635?

Answer: Cardinal Richelieu

The Academy consists of forty members. These members are known as "immortels" or "immortals" and are members for life. The Academy is the official authority on the French language in France.

5. King Frederick William IV of Prussia died today in 1861. Which royal house was he a member of?

Answer: Hohenzollern

The Hohenzollern family uses the motto: "Nihil Sine Deo", in English: "Nothing Without God". The Hohenzollern were forced to abdicate at the end of World War I. Since the abdication, the Hohenzollern family members have styled themselves princes of Prussia.

6. The trial for the murder of Charles Lindbergh's son, Charles Lindbergh Jr., started today in 1935. Who was the accused?

Answer: Bruno Hauptmann

The trial was called "the trial of the century" and Hauptmann earned the nickname "The Most Hated Man in the World". Hauptmann was convicted on the charges of kidnapping and murder and sentenced to death. He was executed by electric chair on 3 April 1936.

7. The first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon and to orbit the Sun was launched by the U.S.S.R. today in 1959. What was the name of the spacecraft?

Answer: Luna 1

Luna 1 was meant to crash into the Moon, but missed its target due to a malfunction at the ground base. On the 4th of January it passed within 5,995km of the Moon's surface.

8. Which actor was born today in 1968?

Answer: Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr. won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1996 for his role in "Jerry Maguire". He is married to his high-school sweetheart and they have three children together.

9. Which actress was born today in 1983?

Answer: Kate Bosworth

Kate made her debut in "The Horse Whisperer" and has appeared in several other films since. In 2006 she played Lois Lane in "Superman Returns". She is an only child and was a member of the National Honour Society in high school.

10. Which saint's feast day is celebrated today?

Answer: St Defendens of Thebes

According to Christian tradition, St Defendens was a member of the Theban Legion. He is invoked agains wolves and fires. The painter Defendente Ferrari was named after him.

Source: Author natz1027

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