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Interesting World History Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz about some historical events in Europe (and elsewhere). I hope you enjoy them.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5794

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. According to legend, who cut the 'Gordian Knot'? Hint

Alexander the Great

Genghis Khan

Julius Caesar

Attila the Hun

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is NOT a Mayan city? Hint

Palenque

Tikal

Copan

Macchu Picchu

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the Seven Wonders of the World was a lighthouse that was located in: Hint

Rhodes

Alexandria

Babylon

Halicarnssus

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Maginot Line separated France from: Hint

Switzerland

Italy

Germany

Belgium

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Question 5 of 10

5. A famous poem describes the plight of 'Evangeline and the Acadians'. The poem was based on the expulsion of the Acadians from what part of Canada? Hint

Quebec

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

Montreal

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'El Cid' is a legendary Spanish hero. When did he live? Hint

10 Century

11 Century

12 Century

13 Century

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Somme, Verdun and The Argonne were battles in what war? Hint

World War II

World War I

Korean War

Franco-Prussian War

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which statement is true of the infamous Captain Bligh? Hint

The mutiny ruined his career

After the mutiny, he successfully navigated the open boat back to England

He sailed with Captain Cook prior to becoming captain of the Bounty

He never returned to the Tahiti area after the mutiny

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Question 9 of 10

9. The assassination of this African leader in 1961 sent shock waves through the entire continent: Hint

Jomo Kenyatta

Patrice Lumumba

Haille Selassie

Anwar Sadat

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Mau Mau rebellion was another disturbing event in 20 century Africa. Where did it take place? Hint

Liberia

South Africa

Kenya

Nigeria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to legend, who cut the 'Gordian Knot'?

Answer: Alexander the Great

The story goes that whoever untied the knot would become a great conqueror and ruler.

2. Which is NOT a Mayan city?

Answer: Macchu Picchu

Macchu Picchu is an Incan city.

3. One of the Seven Wonders of the World was a lighthouse that was located in:

Answer: Alexandria

Rhodes was the {Colossus;} Babylon was The Hanging Gardens.

4. The Maginot Line separated France from:

Answer: Germany

Post- WW I defense.

5. A famous poem describes the plight of 'Evangeline and the Acadians'. The poem was based on the expulsion of the Acadians from what part of Canada?

Answer: Nova Scotia

A forgotten poem?

6. 'El Cid' is a legendary Spanish hero. When did he live?

Answer: 11 Century

He defeated the Moors.

7. The Somme, Verdun and The Argonne were battles in what war?

Answer: World War I

They were all bloody battles of WW I.

8. Which statement is true of the infamous Captain Bligh?

Answer: He sailed with Captain Cook prior to becoming captain of the Bounty

He did sail with Cook. He took the open boat to safety, landing at Timor - not England. He did return to Tahiti. His career was not {destroyed;} he ultimately became an Admiral.

9. The assassination of this African leader in 1961 sent shock waves through the entire continent:

Answer: Patrice Lumumba

This occurred in the region that was then called the Belgian Congo.

10. The Mau Mau rebellion was another disturbing event in 20 century Africa. Where did it take place?

Answer: Kenya

The Mau Maus are in Kenya.

Source: Author robert362

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