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Miscellaneous Trivia Quiz

A mixed history quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,333

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1349

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Kennedy became senator from New York by defeating this person: Hint

Kenneth Keating

Jacob Javits

Charles Goodell

Nelson Rockefeller

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Dred Scot Decision in the days prior to the Civil War came from a Supreme Court that was led by this Justice: Hint

Roscoe Pound

John Jay

Roger Taney

John Marshall

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Question 3 of 10

3. Joan of Arc was born in this town: Hint

Domremy

Orleans

Rouen

Versailles

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Question 4 of 10

4. Attila the Hun was repulsed by the Romans at the Battle of: Hint

Marne

Argonne

Somme

Chalons

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Question 5 of 10

5. The James Boys were often accompanied on their raids by: Hint

John Wesley Hardin

The Daltons

The Youngers

Sam Bass

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Black Death devastated Europe. When did it occur? Hint

14th century

12th century

11th century

13th century

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Question 7 of 10

7. Neville Chamberlain, representing Great Britain, 'appeased' Hitler in the days before WW II. His french counterpart was: Hint

Foch

Champlain

Petain

Daladier

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whitechapel is famous as the scene of crimes committed by: Hint

John Dillinger

Jack the Ripper

'Pretty Boy' Floyd

Boston Strangler

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Question 9 of 10

9. The real 'Robinson Crusoe' who was stranded on a deserted island: Hint

David Farragut

Alexander Selkirk

John Cabot

Gouverneur Morris

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Question 10 of 10

10. A dutch colonial governor of New York was: Hint

Peter Zenger

Peter Minuet

John Alden

John Rolfe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Kennedy became senator from New York by defeating this person:

Answer: Kenneth Keating

2. The Dred Scot Decision in the days prior to the Civil War came from a Supreme Court that was led by this Justice:

Answer: Roger Taney

3. Joan of Arc was born in this town:

Answer: Domremy

4. Attila the Hun was repulsed by the Romans at the Battle of:

Answer: Chalons

The three incorrect answers are battles from WW I

5. The James Boys were often accompanied on their raids by:

Answer: The Youngers

6. The Black Death devastated Europe. When did it occur?

Answer: 14th century

It occurred in the 1340's

7. Neville Chamberlain, representing Great Britain, 'appeased' Hitler in the days before WW II. His french counterpart was:

Answer: Daladier

Foch and Petain were involved in WW I

8. Whitechapel is famous as the scene of crimes committed by:

Answer: Jack the Ripper

9. The real 'Robinson Crusoe' who was stranded on a deserted island:

Answer: Alexander Selkirk

10. A dutch colonial governor of New York was:

Answer: Peter Minuet

Source: Author robert362

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