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History 1900 To 1909 Trivia Quiz

All these events happened in the the first decade of the 1900s.

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

Author
maggielouise

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,073

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3664

Last 3 plays: Guest 162 (5/10), Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 67 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first decade of the 1900s saw the emergence of the world's first billionaire. Who was it? Hint

John Getty

John D. Rockefeller

Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Lindbergh

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the cost of the first Model T Ford in 1908? Hint

$400.00

$1000.00

$850.00

$350.00

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which scientist proposed the 'Theory of Relativity' in 1905? Hint

Ernest Haeckel

Albert Einstein

Sir Issac Newton

Ernest Rutherford

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Question 4 of 10

4. What book was published by Jack London in 1903? Hint

'The Call of the Wild'

'The Sea-Wolf'

'White Fang'

'Burning Daylight'

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Question 5 of 10

5. To which part of North America did Marconi send the first trans-atlantic wireless message in 1901? Hint

New Brunswick

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was the first photocopying machine invented? Hint

United States

Germany

France

England

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which war ended in 1902? Hint

Boer war

WWI

Russo-Japanese War

Civil War

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did the Wright Brothers make their first flight in 1903? Hint

Dayton OH

Bismark ND

Pierre SD

Kitty Hawk NC

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city had a big earthquake in 1906? Hint

Anchorage

San Francisco

Mexico City

Tokyo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where were the 1908 Olympics held? Hint

London

New York City

Athens

Cairo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first decade of the 1900s saw the emergence of the world's first billionaire. Who was it?

Answer: John D. Rockefeller

He made his bucks in the oil industry with Standard Oil which enjoyed a near monopoly in the U.S. at the time.

2. What was the cost of the first Model T Ford in 1908?

Answer: $850.00

It was developed by Henry Ford and was considered expensive by 1908 standards. Henry Ford soon reduced the price and the Model T then began to 'sell like hot cakes'.

3. Which scientist proposed the 'Theory of Relativity' in 1905?

Answer: Albert Einstein

Einstein, 1879-1955, was one of the greatest physicists of all time.

4. What book was published by Jack London in 1903?

Answer: 'The Call of the Wild'

This is the most famous work by Jack London. I remember reading it in school in the 1960s.

5. To which part of North America did Marconi send the first trans-atlantic wireless message in 1901?

Answer: Newfoundland

Newfoundland wasn't a Canadian province until 1949. The message was sent from England.

6. Where was the first photocopying machine invented?

Answer: France

The year was 1900.

7. Which war ended in 1902?

Answer: Boer war

After a singularly vicious war, Britain won control of the Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal in South Africa. Despite remaining ill feeling among many Boers, Britain granted South Africa Dominion status in 1910.

8. Where did the Wright Brothers make their first flight in 1903?

Answer: Kitty Hawk NC

In fact the flight was made nearby, in Kill Devil Hills. However, the place of the flight has gone down in history as Kitty Hawk because that was the closest place they could find to send a letter back to Ohio about their success.

9. Which city had a big earthquake in 1906?

Answer: San Francisco

Over 2,500 people died as a result of the earthquake and the fires.

10. Where were the 1908 Olympics held?

Answer: London

The games were held in a new, purpose stadium called White City. It underwent various changes in use before being pulled down in 1985.

Source: Author maggielouise

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