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April Fools' Day Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on events that occurred on April Fools Day! Have fun and Please rate!

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

Author
rightiam

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,073

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
959

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which famous Washington Redskins player, nicknamed 'Meast', was born on April 1st, 1983? Hint

Sean Taylor

Rocky McIntosh

Chris Wilson

Phillip Daniels

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did Nickelodeon start? Hint

1999

1985

1977

1979

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Question 3 of 10

3. On April 1st, 1891, what famous company started in Chicago, Illinois? Hint

Nestle

Bazooka Gum

Popsicle

Wrigley

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Question 4 of 10

4. On April 1st, 1867, what Asian country became a British Crown Colony? Hint

Hong Kong

Singapore

Brunei

Malaysia

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Question 5 of 10

5. On April 1st, 1873 what British steamer sank off the coast of Nova Scotia? Hint

RMS Whitstable

RMS Scarborough

RMS Titan

RMS Atlantic

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Question 6 of 10

6. What air force was formed on April 1st, 1924? Hint

The Luftwaffe

Argentinian Air Force

Royal Yugoslav Air Force

Royal Canadian Air Force

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Question 7 of 10

7. On April 1st, 2002, what country was the first in the world to legalize Euthanasia? (Euthanasia is the painless killing of a terminally ill person). Hint

Brazil

USA

The Netherlands

China

8. On April 1st, 2006, what country combined the National Crime Squad, National Criminal Intelligence Service, and the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit to form the Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA)? Hint

South Africa

United States of America

United Kingdom

Canada

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Canadian territory was established on April 1st, 1999? Hint

Nunavut

Northwest Territories

Newfoundland and Labrador

Yukon Territory

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Question 10 of 10

10. On April 1st, 1979, Iran's government became an Islamic Republic, replacing what previous type of government?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which famous Washington Redskins player, nicknamed 'Meast', was born on April 1st, 1983?

Answer: Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor was a Washington Redskins player who has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and with armed assault. He was born in Miami, Florida. He is 6'3" tall and weighs 212 pounds.

2. In what year did Nickelodeon start?

Answer: 1979

Nickelodeon is a famous children's television channel that started on April 1, 1979. Nickelodeon broadcasts in South East Asia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Scandinavia, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Cyprus, India, Italy, Israel, Pakistan, Turkey, Hungary, France, Russia, Africa and Latin America.

3. On April 1st, 1891, what famous company started in Chicago, Illinois?

Answer: Wrigley

On April 1st, 1892, Wrigley started selling baking powder and soap. They then started to include gum with their baking soda. The headquarters is in Magnificent Mile, Chicago.

4. On April 1st, 1867, what Asian country became a British Crown Colony?

Answer: Singapore

Singapore is an island south of the Malay Peninsula. On April 1st, 1867, Singapore became a British crown colony. Finally on August 9, 1965, after various changes of status, Singapore became fully independent.

5. On April 1st, 1873 what British steamer sank off the coast of Nova Scotia?

Answer: RMS Atlantic

On April 1st, 1873, the RMS Atlantic and hit rocks sank off the coast of Nova Scotia killing 562 people. Only 390 people survived the sinking.

6. What air force was formed on April 1st, 1924?

Answer: Royal Canadian Air Force

The Royal Canadian Air force was called RCAF until 1968 when it was changed to Canadian Forces Air Command, or AIRCOM. Canada's first aircraft was the AEA Silver Dart, flown by Alexander Graham Bell.

7. On April 1st, 2002, what country was the first in the world to legalize Euthanasia? (Euthanasia is the painless killing of a terminally ill person).

Answer: The Netherlands

Euthanasia was legalized for The Netherlands on April 1, 2002. Euthanasia can also fall under the category of assisted suicide by a physician.

Answer: United Kingdom

On April 1st, 2006, the UK formed SOCA. SOCA acts against organized crime such as illegal drugs trade, money laundering, and people smuggling. SOCA covers the entire nation of the UK.

9. What Canadian territory was established on April 1st, 1999?

Answer: Nunavut

Nunavut was formed on April 1st, 1999. Nunavut was carved out of Northwest Territories. Nunavut is currently the largest territory in Canada. Although the boundary was established in 1993, Canada did not formally recognize it until April 1st, 1999.

10. On April 1st, 1979, Iran's government became an Islamic Republic, replacing what previous type of government?

Answer: Monarchy

On April 1st, 1979, Iran voted on whether to turn the Iranian Monarchy into the Islamic Republic. Previously in January, 1979, the Shah had fled Iran and two rulers took over, Khomeini and Bakhtiar. The two clashed on how to rule Iran, which led to the vote. 98% voted yes and Bakhtiar was forced to leave. After that, Iran became a republic.

Source: Author rightiam

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April Fools' Day Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on events that occurred on April Fools Day! Have fun and *Please rate!*

This quiz is on events that occurred on April Fools Day! Have fun and Please rate!