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Quiz about Enticing World History
Quiz about Enticing World History

Enticing World History Trivia Quiz


Some general world history questions for you to enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,319
Updated
Jun 23 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
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3985
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Question 1 of 10
1. What city, built on the Tigris river, was the capital of Assyria? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which bishop of Alexandria helped suppress the Arian heresy of the early Catholic church? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the name of the German president who invited Hitler to become Chancellor in 1933? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the last dynasty in Hawaii prior to the republic? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the first president of Kenya, beginning in 1964? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Although most people give Magellan credit for the world's first circumnavigation, some believe it was this man, who returned Magellan's ship, the Victoria, back to Spain following Magellan's death in the Philippines. What was his name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the greatest Chinese novels is called 'Hong Lou Meng' or 'Dream of the Red Chamber.' By what name is it alternately called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Along with the Sioux, which other major Native American tribe participated in the Battle of Little Big Horn, in which Custer was defeated? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the prime minister of South Africa following World War I (beginning 1919), and during World War II? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the white mule of Muhammad, founder of Islam? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What city, built on the Tigris river, was the capital of Assyria?

Answer: Nineveh

The site of Nineveh is located in modern day Iraq.
2. Which bishop of Alexandria helped suppress the Arian heresy of the early Catholic church?

Answer: Athanasius

Alexandria is located in modern day Egypt.
3. What was the name of the German president who invited Hitler to become Chancellor in 1933?

Answer: Hindenburg

Paul von Hindenberg became the elected German president in 1925.
4. What was the name of the last dynasty in Hawaii prior to the republic?

Answer: Kamehameha

Kamehameha was also the name of one of Hawaii's greatest kings.
5. Who was the first president of Kenya, beginning in 1964?

Answer: Jomo Kenyatta

Kenya was previously ruled by the British.
6. Although most people give Magellan credit for the world's first circumnavigation, some believe it was this man, who returned Magellan's ship, the Victoria, back to Spain following Magellan's death in the Philippines. What was his name?

Answer: Juan Sebastián Elcano

Magellan was killed at the Battle of Mactan on tiny Mactan Island off the coast of Cebu.
7. One of the greatest Chinese novels is called 'Hong Lou Meng' or 'Dream of the Red Chamber.' By what name is it alternately called?

Answer: The Story of the Stone

Cao Xueqin was the author of this 18th century work.
8. Along with the Sioux, which other major Native American tribe participated in the Battle of Little Big Horn, in which Custer was defeated?

Answer: Cheyenne

The Battle of Little Big Horn took place in what is now Montana.
9. Who was the prime minister of South Africa following World War I (beginning 1919), and during World War II?

Answer: Smuts

Jan Christian Smuts resisted calls for the official establishment of Apartheid, though de facto, many Apartheid policies were already in existence.
10. What was the name of the white mule of Muhammad, founder of Islam?

Answer: Duldul

The name Mohammed means 'the praised one'.
Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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