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World History V Trivia Quiz

Welcome to 17th century World History!

A multiple-choice quiz by Sprink1234. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Sprink1234

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,452

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. The conflict between Parliament and the monarchy in England led to civil war (1642-1648). What king was in power during the war and was eventually beheaded after being defeated? Hint

James I

Charles I

Charles II

James II

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Question 2 of 25

2. What architectural wonder was completed in 1648? Hint

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Louvre

Taj Mahal

Sistine Chapel

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Question 3 of 25

3. After the 30 Years' War (1618-1648), which country emerged as the leading power in Europe? Hint

Germany

Italy

France

Spain

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Question 4 of 25

4. What dynasty was established in 1644 and would be the last in Chinese history? Hint

Sung

Ming

Manchu (Ch'ing)

Han

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Question 5 of 25

5. What land was discovered by Europeans in the early 17th century? Hint

Hawaiian Islands

Antarctica

Australia

Philippines

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Question 6 of 25

6. What celestial body(ies) did Galileo Galilei discover in 1609 after constructing the first astronomical telescope? Hint

Moons of Jupiter

Haley's comet

Neptune

Orion's belt

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Question 7 of 25

7. What college or university, founded in 1636, is the oldest in the United States? Hint

Harvard

Princeton

Yale

William and Mary

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which country chartered a company in 1600 to trade with the "East Indies"? Hint

Portugal

Spain

Sweden

England

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Question 9 of 25

9. Dr. William Harvey proposed what medical theory in 1628? Hint

Brain cells do not regenerate

The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body

The liver aids digestion

The lungs exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen

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Question 10 of 25

10. Dutchman Christian Huygens revolutionized clockmaking when he introduced what in 1656? Hint

Pendulum

Quartz

Chimes

Wood cabinets

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Question 11 of 25

11. A fire that raged for four days in 1666, would come to be known as 'The Great Fire' of what city? Hint

Paris

Madrid

London

Rome

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Question 12 of 25

12. Seeking religious freedom, what Quaker leader established a colony in the new world in 1681? Hint

John Smith

John Winthrop

William Bradford

William Penn

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Question 13 of 25

13. After the Poles were expelled from Moscow in 1613, what dynasty came to power? Hint

Romanov

Stroganov

Tartar

Cossack

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Question 14 of 25

14. What 17th century scientist is known for his three laws of (linear) motion?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who was the first permanent English settlement in North America named for? Hint

James II

James I

Charles I

Mary, Queen of Scots

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Question 16 of 25

16. Bridget Bishop was the first to be tried and hanged in which infamous trials in 1692?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which Shakespearean play was written in 1611, near the end of his career? Hint

Antony and Cleopatra

Othello

King Lear

The Tempest

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which 17th century French King stated 'I am the state'? Hint

Louis XIV

Henry IV

Louis XIII

Maximilian I

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Question 19 of 25

19. Which of the following was conquered by the Chinese Ch'ing Dynasty in 1683 and held under Chinese rule until 1894? Hint

Tibet

Taiwan

Mongolia

Korea

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Question 20 of 25

20. Louis Hennepin, a French explorer, was the one of the first Europeans to discover which natural wonder in the 1670s? Hint

Hudson Bay

Niagara Falls

Mouth of the Mississippi River

Lake Champlain

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Question 21 of 25

21. Aurangzeb defeated his three brothers and imprisoned his father to become the emperor of the Mogul Empire of India in 1658. Who was his father and predecessor? Hint

Akbar the Great

Shah Jahan

Babar

Abbas the Great

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Question 22 of 25

22. In the 1630's Japanese shogun Iemitsu closed ports to foreigners and ordered the expulsion of what religious group? Hint

Christians

Muslims

Hindus

Buddhists

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Question 23 of 25

23. In 1619, a Dutch ship brought what to British North America for the first time? Hint

Rum

Rice

Tobacco

Slaves

24. Of England's King James I's accomplishments, deeds and acts, he is probably most noted for having the Bible retranslated into English. In what year was the King James Version (nicknamed the Authorized Version in Britain) first published? Hint

1620

1608

1611

1623

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Question 25 of 25

25. After the English seized the town of New Amsterdam from the Dutch in the 1660's, what did they rename it?

Answer: (Two or Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The conflict between Parliament and the monarchy in England led to civil war (1642-1648). What king was in power during the war and was eventually beheaded after being defeated?

Answer: Charles I

Charles I was tried and convicted of treason for levying war against Parliament.

2. What architectural wonder was completed in 1648?

Answer: Taj Mahal

Designed by a Turkish architect, it was built by Mogul emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal.

3. After the 30 Years' War (1618-1648), which country emerged as the leading power in Europe?

Answer: France

The war was mainly a struggle of German Protestant princes and foreign powers (France, Sweden, Denmark, England, the United Provinces) against the unity and power of the Holy Roman Empire (represented by the Hapsburgs) allied with the Catholic princes of Germany.

4. What dynasty was established in 1644 and would be the last in Chinese history?

Answer: Manchu (Ch'ing)

The Manchu Dynasty (also known as Ch'ing Dynasty) would last until 1912.

5. What land was discovered by Europeans in the early 17th century?

Answer: Australia

Although already inhabited by the Aborigines, Europeans discovered it early in the 17th century. However, it wasn't until the late 18th century that a colony was established (in 1788 by the British).

6. What celestial body(ies) did Galileo Galilei discover in 1609 after constructing the first astronomical telescope?

Answer: Moons of Jupiter

Galileo used it to discover the four largest satellites of Jupiter and the stellar composition of the Milky Way.

7. What college or university, founded in 1636, is the oldest in the United States?

Answer: Harvard

William and Mary was founded in {1693;} Yale (Collegiate School) in {1701;} Princeton (College of New Jersey) in 1746.

8. Which country chartered a company in 1600 to trade with the "East Indies"?

Answer: England

This company, which survived (with modifications till 1858) traded mainly with India. The Dutch chartered one in 1602; the French in 1664; the Danes in 1729.

9. Dr. William Harvey proposed what medical theory in 1628?

Answer: The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body

His renowned 'On the Movement of the Heart and Blood in Animals' (1628) describes his theories on the circulatory system.

10. Dutchman Christian Huygens revolutionized clockmaking when he introduced what in 1656?

Answer: Pendulum

Huygens introduced his clock in 1656.

11. A fire that raged for four days in 1666, would come to be known as 'The Great Fire' of what city?

Answer: London

The four day fire destroyed over 13,000 houses. However, despite huge and tragic losses, the fire helped curb rapidly spreading plague.

12. Seeking religious freedom, what Quaker leader established a colony in the new world in 1681?

Answer: William Penn

Penn founded Pennsylvania in 1681 and established a Quaker colony. However, they weren't the first Europeans to settle there. The Swedish had established a colony in 1643.

13. After the Poles were expelled from Moscow in 1613, what dynasty came to power?

Answer: Romanov

Mikhail Romanov was crowned Czar. The Romanov family ruled until 1917.

14. What 17th century scientist is known for his three laws of (linear) motion?

Answer: Sir Isaac Newton

Considered by many to be the greatest scientist of all time, among numerous discoveries and accomplishments, Isaac Newton is known for his three laws of motion, published in 1687.

15. Who was the first permanent English settlement in North America named for?

Answer: James I

Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in North America. It was founded in 1607 and named for the reigning king of England, James I.

16. Bridget Bishop was the first to be tried and hanged in which infamous trials in 1692?

Answer: Salem Witch Trials

In January of 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village became ill. When they failed to improve, the village doctor, William Griggs, was called in. His diagnosis of bewitchment set in motion the forces that would ultimately result in the death by hanging of nineteen men and women.

In addition, one man was crushed to death; seventeen others died in prison, and the lives of many were irrevocably changed.

17. Which Shakespearean play was written in 1611, near the end of his career?

Answer: The Tempest

'Othello was written in 1604. 'King Lear' was written in 1605. 'Antony and Cleopatra' was written in 1606. 'The Tempest' was written in 1611. Shakespeare retired to Stratford in 1613.

18. Which 17th century French King stated 'I am the state'?

Answer: Louis XIV

Louis XIV became king at age 5 and ruled for 72 years (his mother, Anne of Austria ruled until he was of age). His reign epitomized absolute monarchy.

19. Which of the following was conquered by the Chinese Ch'ing Dynasty in 1683 and held under Chinese rule until 1894?

Answer: Taiwan

The Chinese settled here in the 7th century. The island was reached by the Portuguese in 1590. It was held by the Dutch in the 1640s, and by China's Ch'ing dynasty from 1683.

20. Louis Hennepin, a French explorer, was the one of the first Europeans to discover which natural wonder in the 1670s?

Answer: Niagara Falls

The 10,000 year old falls lie between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

21. Aurangzeb defeated his three brothers and imprisoned his father to become the emperor of the Mogul Empire of India in 1658. Who was his father and predecessor?

Answer: Shah Jahan

The Mogul Empire reached its greatest extent under him, but he was fanatically devoted to Islam and persecuted the Hindus and Sikhs, thus fatally weakening Mogul control over the Indian population.

22. In the 1630's Japanese shogun Iemitsu closed ports to foreigners and ordered the expulsion of what religious group?

Answer: Christians

This order caused much friction and civil unrest with Christianized peasants.

23. In 1619, a Dutch ship brought what to British North America for the first time?

Answer: Slaves

And so began America's dark period. The 'Mayflower' didn't arrive until a year later.

Answer: 1611

The greatest English translation (and one of the most influential English prose works) is the Authorized Version (AV), or King James Version (KJV), of 1611, made by a group of churchmen and scholars led by Lancelot Andrewes.

25. After the English seized the town of New Amsterdam from the Dutch in the 1660's, what did they rename it?

Answer: New York

In 1626, the Dutch purchased Manhattan Island from natives for only 60 guilders, which is equivalent to a few thousand dollars in today's currency.

Source: Author Sprink1234

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