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Name the Date! 1 Trivia Quiz

All you have to do is select the correct year.

A multiple-choice quiz by Doomsday2029. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Doomsday2029

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,696

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2618

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. On September 2nd, a major fire broke out in a bakery in Pudding Lane, London. The fire went on for three days and consumed over 13,000 houses, leaving 70,000 people homeless.

In what year did the Great Fire take place? Hint

1066

1666

1898

1680

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Question 2 of 10

2. Thomas Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,903 U.S patents and more in the U.K. After experimenting with electrical lighting, he filed a patent for a 'longer lasting incandescent lamp'.
Just four months after the patent was granted, Edison and his team discovered a carbonised bamboo filament which could last for over 1,200 hours.

In which year was the patent for the 'longer lasting incandescent lamp' granted? Hint

1929

1880

1899

1964

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Question 3 of 10

3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most influential composers in history. He was born in Salzburg on the 27th January and died at 1 o'clock a.m on the 5th December.

In what year was Mozart born? Hint

1692

1756

1716

1737

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Question 4 of 10

4. Einstein has published over 300 scientific works and 150 non-scientific works, and has been voted 'Man of the Century' by Time magazine. He is most famous for the 'Theory of Special Relativity'.

In what year did Einstein publish the Theory of Special Relativity? Hint

1957

1905

1919

1888

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Question 5 of 10

5. World War II was the most devastating war ever. Over 100 million military personnel were mobilized. WWII began on the 1st of September in which year? Hint

1939

1938

1940

1941

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Question 6 of 10

6. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he married Anne Hathaway and had three children.

When was William Shakespeare born? Hint

1487

1594

1564

1616

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Boeing-747 is possibly the most recognisable aircraft in regular passenger service. It has four engines and has the charicteristic hump at the front which contains the upper deck. As of 2008, 1405 have been produced.

When did the 747 make its maiden flight? Hint

1953

1977

1969

1980

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Soviet dog Laika became the first animal to orbit the Earth and the first orbital death.

In which year was she sent into space? Hint

1968

1961

1954

1957

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Question 9 of 10

9. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world. It transports almost 5 million people daily and serves 268 stations.

In which year did the London Underground begin operations? Hint

1919

1755

1863

1898

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific ocean and is one of the largest and most difficult projects undertaken in history. When did it open? Hint

1914

1901

1888

1947

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1666

The fire started in the bakery of Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane. He claimed the fire was extinguished but two hours later it turned into a major inferno, leaving seven out of eight of London's residents homeless.

2. Thomas Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,903 U.S patents and more in the U.K. After experimenting with electrical lighting, he filed a patent for a 'longer lasting incandescent lamp'. Just four months after the patent was granted, Edison and his team discovered a carbonised bamboo filament which could last for over 1,200 hours. In which year was the patent for the 'longer lasting incandescent lamp' granted?

Answer: 1880

The incandescent lamp (your everyday filament lightbulb) has gone virtually unchanged in the last 125 years, but it has started to be phased out in some countries due to inefficiency. Nowadays, CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs) can be used instead, and are much more efficient.

However, the light given off by fluorescent lightbulbs is often harsh and lacks the warmth of the traditional lightbulb.

Answer: 1756

Mozart, one of the most influential and prolific composers of the Classical era, was born into a musical family in Salzburg, now in Austria. His works consisted of over 600 compositions.

Mozart died prematurely at the age of 35 and in poverty. He was buried in a pauper's grave.

4. Einstein has published over 300 scientific works and 150 non-scientific works, and has been voted 'Man of the Century' by Time magazine. He is most famous for the 'Theory of Special Relativity'. In what year did Einstein publish the Theory of Special Relativity?

Answer: 1905

Einstein was born into a Jewish family in W�rttemberg, Germany. He had an IQ of 160 and was top of his class at elementary school, although he had speech difficulties.

5. World War II was the most devastating war ever. Over 100 million military personnel were mobilized. WWII began on the 1st of September in which year?

Answer: 1939

According to most sources, over 60 million people died in or as a result of this war.

6. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he married Anne Hathaway and had three children. When was William Shakespeare born?

Answer: 1564

There are no records of his birthday, although babies were traditionally baptised three days after they were born. He was baptised on April 26th.

Answer: 1969

As of October 2008 the Boeing-747 has been involved in 122 incidents including 48 hull-loss accidents, although few of these have been due to the design of the plane.
The 747 was designed to be capable of carrying an extra engine (making 5), even when in passenger service. But the extra engine is not used to help power the plane.

8. The Soviet dog Laika became the first animal to orbit the Earth and the first orbital death. In which year was she sent into space?

Answer: 1957

Laika was found as a stray dog wandering the streets of Moscow. She was chosen because of her ability to cope with the extreme cold and hunger.

9. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world. It transports almost 5 million people daily and serves 268 stations. In which year did the London Underground begin operations?

Answer: 1863

Only 55% of the London Underground is actually underground and the first trains to run on the system were steam powered. Passenger steam locomotive operations on the Underground ended in 1961.

10. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific ocean and is one of the largest and most difficult projects undertaken in history. When did it open?

Answer: 1914

The earliest idea of a canal through Panama was proposed in 1524 to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

Source: Author Doomsday2029

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