FunTrivia History Mix: Vol 11 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Shiloh

The battle was named after Shiloh Church, a small wooden structure near Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River. General Johnston was mortally wounded while leading his men in a charge against a Union position known as the "Hornet's Nest." It is possible that the bullet that hit him was fired accidentally by his own men following from behind.

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Answer: World Trade Center

David Rockefeller proposed the structures as part of a revitalization of Manhattan. The North Tower was completed in 1970 and the South Tower in 1971. Minoru Yamasaki was lead architect with Emery Roth as associate architect.

Question by player Rehaberpro

Answer: Franz Ferdinand

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie were assassinated on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo. Ferdinand's assassination prompted Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. The allies of these respective nations declared war on their enemies as well, thus beginning World War I.

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Answer: The Trail of Tears

The Cherokee were not the only Native Americans forced against their will to leave their homes in the east for new lands in the west. Other groups moved against their will in the 1830s included the Sauk, Kickapoo, Potawatomi, and Illini, to name just a few. President Andrew Jackson, who implemented these removals, remains disliked by Indian peoples to this day.

Question by player Dutch2001

Answer: 21st Dec, 2012

It was predicted that on 21st Dec, 2012 the world would come to an end, either by the earth collapsing into a blackhole or by colliding into a planet called Nibiru. However on the actual day itself none of these things materialised. The ancient Mayans are credited - probably inaccurately - for predicting this.

Question by player mask100

Answer: Alcohol

Drunkenness was a big problem in the Army in the 19th century, particularly in India during the Colonial era. Men spent a lot of time in the barracks without much to occupy them in their abundant free time: servants did the menial jobs that soldiers would ordinarily do.

In an attempt to control the problem, abstinence groups were set up and medals were awarded for abstaining for different lengths of time from six months to twenty years.

Question by player AcrylicInk

Answer: Europeans did not know about tobacco

Tobacco is indigenous to the Americas. It was not until the explorations of Columbus in 1492, that it became known to Europeans. Tobacco had been used in the Americas for centuries where it was used in religious rituals, not recreationally, because at high doses tobacco can cause hallucinations.

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Answer: Vicksburg

The final day of the battle of Gettysburg took place on July 3rd, 1863. Vicksburg was surrendered on the 4th of July, 1863.

Question by player HRS51851

Answer: Woodrow Wilson

Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the United States President from 1913 to 1921. His re-election success was largely due to his commitment to not involve the U.S. in World War I but he did so in 1917. He was the driving force behind the formation of the League of Nations, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Ironically, the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the agreement.

The League of Nations lacked enforcement ability, and was ineffective. It was dissolved and replaced by the United Nations in 1945.

Question by player PDAZ

Answer: 1945

The island of Corregidor is located in the Bay of Manila. Daily tours of the island, its ruins, and memorials to Filipino, American, and Japanese soldiers are enjoyed by thousands each year.

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