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4th of July Trivia Quiz

The Declaration of Independence isn't the only event associated with the 4th of July. See how much you know about this date in history.

A multiple-choice quiz by apteryx65. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
apteryx65

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
659

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who died on July 4th, 1826 on the 50th anniversary of Independence Day? Hint

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Samuel Adams and George Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the Battle of Hattin on July 4th, 1187, during the Crusades? Hint

Saladin

Richard the Lionheart

Guy de Lusignan

Robin of Locksley

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Question 4 of 10

4. What classic children's book was published on July 4th, 1865? Hint

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

The Water Babies

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Question 5 of 10

5. What country changed the international dateline on July 4th 1892, giving themselves 367 days in that year with two July 4ths? Hint

Tonga

Western Samoa

The Philippines

Kiribati

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Question 6 of 10

6. What gorilla trained to communicate in sign language was born on July 4th, 1971? Hint

Magilla

Cheetah

George

Koko

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Question 7 of 10

7. On July 4th 1954, one country finally ended 14 years of rationing of meat and bacon. Which country was it? Hint

Soviet Union

France

Germany

Great Britain

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Question 8 of 10

8. What country attained full independence from the United States on July 4th 1946? Hint

Puerto Rico

American Samoa

The Philippines

Guam

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Question 9 of 10

9. On July 4th, 1976 Israeli commandos rescued all but four passengers and crew from an Air France plane seized by Palestinian terrorists at Entebbe airport. What country is Entebbe in? Hint

Somalia

Libya

Uganda

Zimbabwe

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Question 10 of 10

10. July 4th is celebrated as Liberation Day in which African country? Hint

Uganda

South Africa

Nigeria

Rwanda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776.

Answer: False

The Second Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain on July 2nd, 1776, and ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, when it was sent to the printers. A parchment copy of the document was signed on August 2nd, 1776.

2. Who died on July 4th, 1826 on the 50th anniversary of Independence Day?

Answer: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were both signatories of the Declaration of Independence and both died on the same day.

3. Who won the Battle of Hattin on July 4th, 1187, during the Crusades?

Answer: Saladin

Saladin, in control of the Muslim armies, won the Battle of Hattin leading to the Muslim reconquest of Jerusalem.

4. What classic children's book was published on July 4th, 1865?

Answer: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has never been out of print and has been translated into 125 languages.

5. What country changed the international dateline on July 4th 1892, giving themselves 367 days in that year with two July 4ths?

Answer: Western Samoa

Because 1892 was a leap year, the extra July 4th made the year 367 days long. The King of Samoa was persuaded to change to the American date by American traders. Samoa had previously been in the same time zone as Japan.

6. What gorilla trained to communicate in sign language was born on July 4th, 1971?

Answer: Koko

Koko could understand more than 1000 signs and 200 words of spoken English.

7. On July 4th 1954, one country finally ended 14 years of rationing of meat and bacon. Which country was it?

Answer: Great Britain

Wartime food rationing began in Great Britain in January 1940. The first rationing restriction to be lifted was flour in January 1948. Meat was the last food to have its rationing removed, 14 years after the outbreak of war.

8. What country attained full independence from the United States on July 4th 1946?

Answer: The Philippines

The Philippines may have attained independence earlier if not for Japan invading it during World War II.

9. On July 4th, 1976 Israeli commandos rescued all but four passengers and crew from an Air France plane seized by Palestinian terrorists at Entebbe airport. What country is Entebbe in?

Answer: Uganda

Idi Amin's Ugandan government was pro-Palestinian and the Israeli commandos met armed resistance from Ugandan troops. Four hostages and forty-five Ugandan soldiers were killed during the operation.

10. July 4th is celebrated as Liberation Day in which African country?

Answer: Rwanda

Liberation Day in Rwanda marks the end of the Rwandan genocide of 1994 when almost 20% of the total population was killed by ethnic cleansing after the Rwandan civil war.

Source: Author apteryx65

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