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September 3 Trivia Quiz

A quiz all about things that happened on September 3rd throughout history from all around the world.

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

Author
susanlyn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,726

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
434

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On September 3 1944 which European country's capital was liberated? Hint

Lithuania

Belgium

Bulgaria

Poland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Pope was elected on a September 3rd 1914? Hint

Pope Leo XII

Pope Benedict XV

Pope John Paul II

Pope Pius XI

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Question 3 of 10

3. What important event in French history happened on September 3, 1791? Hint

French Revolution began

French Prince Louis signed peace treaty with England

France's declaration of war on Austria

French Constitution was passed

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Question 4 of 10

4. What famous document was signed on September 3, 1783? Hint

Treaty of Versailles

American Declaration of Independence

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty of Paris

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following countries did NOT declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939? Hint

France

Poland

Great Britain

New Zealand

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Question 6 of 10

6. On Septemer 3, 1995 what was the Biritsh government accused of covering up? Hint

Government sex scandal

Government financial crisis

UFO sighting

Medical experiments

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Question 7 of 10

7. Nicholas I was crowned ______ on September 3, 1826. Hint

Tsar of Russia

King of France

King of Montenegro

King of Serbia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did a space craft land on a September 3rd in history? Hint

Moon

Mercury

Earth

Mars

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Question 9 of 10

9. On September 3, 1966 Captain John Ridgway and Sergeant Chay Blyth became the first Britons to _______ . Hint

Row across the Atlantic

Travel to the south pole

Fly around the world

Pilot a submarine

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Question 10 of 10

10. Captain Leefe Robinson was the first pilot to do what during World War I on September 3 1916? Hint

Shoot down a Zeppelin airship

Die

Get behind enemy lines

Be wounded

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On September 3 1944 which European country's capital was liberated?

Answer: Belgium

Belgium's capital, Brussels, was liberated on September 3, 1944 during World War II when British troops entered the city after an unexpectedly rapid advance.

2. Which Pope was elected on a September 3rd 1914?

Answer: Pope Benedict XV

Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa was elected Pope Benedict XV on September 3, 1914.

3. What important event in French history happened on September 3, 1791?

Answer: French Constitution was passed

On September 3, 1791 the French Constitution was passed formally making France a constitutional monarchy. This arrangement didn't last long.

4. What famous document was signed on September 3, 1783?

Answer: Treaty of Paris

The Treaty of Paris was signed and officially ended the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783.

5. Which of the following countries did NOT declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939?

Answer: Poland

New Zealand, France, Great Britain, and Australia declared war on Germany when Adolf Hitler refused to withdraw troops from Poland (World War II).

6. On Septemer 3, 1995 what was the Biritsh government accused of covering up?

Answer: UFO sighting

Lord Hill Norton accused the Birtish Government of covering up a UFO sighting back in 1990.

7. Nicholas I was crowned ______ on September 3, 1826.

Answer: Tsar of Russia

Nicholas I was crowned Tsar of Russia in Moscow in 1826. In that year he was also named King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland.

8. Where did a space craft land on a September 3rd in history?

Answer: Mars

After a 359 day journey, on September 3, 1976, Viking II landed on Mars and sent pictures of the planet back to Earth.

9. On September 3, 1966 Captain John Ridgway and Sergeant Chay Blyth became the first Britons to _______ .

Answer: Row across the Atlantic

Captain John Ridgway and Sergeant Chay Blyth became the first Britons to row across the Atlantic on September 3, 1966. They finished first in their race with Britons Johnstone and Hoare to row from Cape Cod to Britain. Blyth was later knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his services to sailing.

10. Captain Leefe Robinson was the first pilot to do what during World War I on September 3 1916?

Answer: Shoot down a Zeppelin airship

Captain Leefe Robinson was the first pilot to shoot down a Zeppelin airship during World War I on September 3 1916. Robinson was later awarded the Victoria Cross for his efforts in the war.

Source: Author susanlyn

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