Metal is My Teacher Trivia Quiz

Answer: Turkey

The "Cliffs of Gallipoli" are a strategic location within the nation of Turkey (Ottoman Empire at the time of WWI). The Gallipoli peninsula is located at the Dardanelles, one of two straits that provide access to the Black Sea from the Aegean Sea. The Battle of Gallipoli was fought during World War I from April 25, 1915-January 9, 1916 and ended as a victory for the Ottoman Empire.

Answer: Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a Chinese military strategist who lived from 544-496 B.C. He is the author of "The Art of War," an ancient book consisting of thirteen chapters. The book was written to teach one various aspects of military strategy. It has had a profound influence throughout history and across the entire world, not just in military strategy, but in business and sports strategy as well.

Answer: Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain was fought during World War II from July 10-October 31, 1940. The objective of the battle was to defend Great Britain from continuous German attacks, in what was known as the Blitz. Overseas pilots from allied nations, as well as those who had escaped nations conquered by Germany all fought together in defense of Great Britain.

Answer: Greece

This quote comes from the Sabaton song entitled "Coat of Arms." It was inspired by the Greco-Italian War, a failed invasion of Greece by Italy. The invasion began on October 28, 1940 and was an embarrassment for Benito Mussolini. Greece managed to hold off the Italians from capturing Greece. However, Greece ended up being conquered by Germany in April, 1941.

Answer: Great Northern War

King Charles XII was the leader of the Swedish Empire from 1697-1718. He was only fourteen years old when he ascended to the throne. In the year 1700, Russia along with allies Denmark-Norway and Saxony-Poland attacked the Swedish Empire, sparking the Great Northern War.

The war lasted from 1700-1721. King Charles XII was seen as a strong military strategist, despite his failed attempt at invading Russia in 1709. King Charles XII was killed on the battlefield by a stray bullet in 1718.

Answer: Kagoshima

The Sabaton song "Shiroyama" takes its inspiration from the final battle of the Satsuma Rebellion in Japan. The samurai were once the backbone of the Japanese army, but as Japan received more modern weaponry the samurai became obsolete. The last of the samurai would rebel against the modern Japanese army in 1877, despite being outnumbered and outmatched.

The samurai made their last stand at Shiroyama, a hill within the city of Kagoshima.

Answer: France

The Argonne Forest, located in northern France, was the site of one of the final battles of World War I. The battle was fought from September 26-November 11, 1918 (Armistice Day). Armistice Day is celebrated in the United States as Veterans' Day and in the United Kingdom as Remembrance Day.

Answer: Iran

On June 5, 1967, Israel launched a preemptive attack on Egypt, sparking the Six-Day War. The nations of Jordan and Syria would both get involved in the conflict which they believed was an unjustified attack on Egypt. The war ended on June 11, 1967 with Israel obtaining the West Bank from Jordan, the Gaza Strip from Egypt and Golan Heights from Syria.

Answer: Swiss Guard

Beginning in 1506, the Swiss Guard became responsible for defending Vatican City and ultimately, the Pope. The Sabaton song, "The Last Stand", is inspired by an attack on the Vatican in 1527. The Swiss Guard bravely defended the Pope as he made his escape, after losing more than three-quarters of their entire complement.

Answer: D-Day

The song "Primo Victoria" takes its inspiration from D-Day, when Allied forces invaded Normandy during World War II. The invasion was launched on June 6, 1944. Less than a year later on May 8, 1945, the war in Europe ended (V-E Day).