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When In The World I Trivia Quiz

Dates - we hated them in school, but now you can finally put them to good use. Events you know, events you should know - guess if you have to, but learn something in the process.

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

Author
trvety

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Battle of Hastings: Hint

756

1215

1066

1016

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Question 2 of 10

2. King John I forced to sign the Magna Carta: Hint

1212

1215

1280

1314

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Spanish Inquisition began in: Hint

1478

1522

1469

1360

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Question 4 of 10

4. Columbus sets sail to find a new route to Asia: Hint

1492

1502

1482

1612

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Question 5 of 10

5. Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg: Hint

1499

1517

1526

1601

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Question 6 of 10

6. St. Augustine established as a colony in North America: Hint

1565

1549

1633

1702

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Mayflower reached Plymouth, Massachusetts: Hint

1720

1820

1620

1622

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Question 8 of 10

8. The invention of the first adding machine: Hint

1642

1876

1926

1325

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Great Fire of London: Hint

1633

1599

1666

1735

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Question 10 of 10

10. The first Mardi Gras festival in North America was held in New Orleans: Hint

1829

1699

1919

1715

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Battle of Hastings:

Answer: 1066

William of Normandy defeated and killed King Harold at Hastings. He was henceforth known as William the Conquerer.

2. King John I forced to sign the Magna Carta:

Answer: 1215

The Magna Carta limited the monarchial power in England.

3. The Spanish Inquisition began in:

Answer: 1478

The Spanish Inquisition was started by Ferdinand and Isabella, which the authorization and blessing of Pope Sixtus IV. The Spanish Monarchy wanted to increase its power and control over both religious and secular matters.

4. Columbus sets sail to find a new route to Asia:

Answer: 1492

While Ferdinand and Isabella funded the voyage, Columbus demanded a 10 percent of monies made from all commerce developed as a result of his efforts.

5. Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg:

Answer: 1517

This act marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

6. St. Augustine established as a colony in North America:

Answer: 1565

St. Augustine, Florida, was the first European colony in North America.

7. The Mayflower reached Plymouth, Massachusetts:

Answer: 1620

The Mayflower carried 120 Pilgrims who came to the 'new world' in search of religious freedom.

8. The invention of the first adding machine:

Answer: 1642

It was invented by Blaise Pascal. In the 20th century a computer language was named in honor of him.

9. The Great Fire of London:

Answer: 1666

Architect Christopher Wren was commissioned to rebuild many of the London's churches and public buildings that were destroyed.

10. The first Mardi Gras festival in North America was held in New Orleans:

Answer: 1699

What can I say - they have been partying a long time in New Orleans!

Source: Author trvety

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