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August 26th Trivia Quiz

My grandma's birthday is August 26th. Let's find out what else has happened on this day. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,801

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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382

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these "Akeelah and the Bee"(2006) stars was born on August 26, 1993? Hint

Keke Palmer

Angela Bassett

Laurence Fishburne

Curtis Armstrong

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Question 2 of 10

2. Women's Equality Day is on August 26th in which county? Hint

Mexico

United States

Canada

All of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did humans first climb to the top of Triglav? Hint

1778

1996

1887

1669

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who became the Pope on August 26, 1978? Hint

John XXIII

Paul VI

John Paul I

John Paul II

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Battle of Manzikert took place on August 26, 1071. Who was it between? Hint

Byzantine Empire and Great Seljuq Empire

Castile and Almoravid

Byzantine Empire and Byzantine Rebels

Crusaders and Seljuk Sultanate of R�m

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which king of France died on August 26, 1850? Hint

Louis-Philippe

Louis XVIII

Charles X

Louis XVI

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these holidays is celebrated on August 26th in Namibia? Hint

Independence Day

Human Rights Day

Workers' Day

Heroes' Day

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these volcanoes erupted on August 26, 1883? Hint

Perbakti

Pulosari

Krakatoa

Karang

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Question 10 of 10

10. On August 26, 1974, which of these famous aviators died? Hint

Charles Lindbergh

Wilbur Wright

Amelia Earhart

Richard Byrd

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these "Akeelah and the Bee"(2006) stars was born on August 26, 1993?

Answer: Keke Palmer

"Akeelah and the Bee" is a movie that came out in 2006. It is about a girl who tries to win the National Spelling Bee. Keke Palmer played the lead role, Akeelah Anderson. Keke won Best Actress at the Black Reel Awards for her part.

Keke was born in Harvey, Illinois. Her full name is Lauren Keyana Palmer. Along with being an actress she is also a singer.

2. Women's Equality Day is on August 26th in which county?

Answer: United States

On August 26, 1920 women were given the right to vote in the U.S. It's when the 19th amendment was signed. The 19th amendment says that anyone can vote no matter their gender.

3. In what year did humans first climb to the top of Triglav?

Answer: 1778

Luka Korosec, Matija Kos, Stefan Rozi� and Lovrenc Willomitzer were the ones that climbed it. Triglav is the tallest mountain in Slovenia. It is in the Julian Alps.

4. Who became the Pope on August 26, 1978?

Answer: John Paul I

John Paul I was the Pope for only 33 days. He died on September 28, 1978 at the age of 65. He was born on October 17, 1912 in Canale d'Agordo, Italy. He has the shortest in papal reign.

5. Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910.

Answer: True

Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun and a humanitarian. She died at age 87 on September 5, 1997 in Calcutta, India. She was born in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

6. The Battle of Manzikert took place on August 26, 1071. Who was it between?

Answer: Byzantine Empire and Great Seljuq Empire

The Great Seljuq Empire won the battle. The Great Seljuq Empire had at least 20,000 men and the Byzantine Empire had at least 200,000. It took place near Manzikert, Armenia, present-day Malazgirt, Turkey. The battle was part of the Byzantine-Seljuk wars.

7. Which king of France died on August 26, 1850?

Answer: Louis-Philippe

Louis-Philippe was the last king of France. He was king from August 9, 1830 to February 24, 1848. He died in Claremont, Surrey, England at the age of 76. He was born on October 6, 1773 in Paris, France.

8. Which of these holidays is celebrated on August 26th in Namibia?

Answer: Heroes' Day

Namibia is a country in Africa. Heroes' Day is in honor of those who died in the Namibian War of Independence. It is know as Namibia Day by the United Nations.

9. Which of these volcanoes erupted on August 26, 1883?

Answer: Krakatoa

Krakatoa is in Sunda Strait, Indonesia. It is 2,667 feet tall. Krakatoa is also the name of the island it is on. The eruption started at 1 p.m.

10. On August 26, 1974, which of these famous aviators died?

Answer: Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh died in Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii when he was 72. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 4, 1902. He was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean non-stop.

Source: Author zebra101

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