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Historical Twosomes Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with Historical figures who are linked in some way.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
24,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
6832

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (8/10), bookhound (7/10), Guest 104 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. William and Mary were important figures in English History. Where is the College of William and Mary located? Hint

Virginia

Massachusetts

Pennsylvania

Connecticut

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Question 2 of 10

2. Pocahontas is forever associated with the man that she saved from death. Who was he? Hint

John Rolfe

Miles Standish

John Smith

John Alden

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mason and Dixon were surveyors who gave us the 'line' that bears their name. When did they do their survey? Hint

Just prior to the Civil War

Shortly before the American Revolution

Shortly after the War of 1812

Just after the start of the 19th century

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Question 4 of 10

4. Billy the Kid is forever linked with this lawman. Hint

Bat Masterson

Pat Garrett

Wyatt Earp

Bill Hickock

5. It is hard to think of Alexander Hamilton without also thinking of Aaron Burr. One reason for the antagonism between the two was due to Hamilton's efforts to prevent Burr from winning a Presidential election. Burr lost. Who won? Hint

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

James Monroe

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Question 6 of 10

6. Similarly, mention of the Hatfields inevitably leads to thoughts of the McCoys. What two neighboring states were involved in this feud? Hint

Indiana and Ohio

Kentucky and Indiana

Kentucky and West Virginia

Ohio and West Virginia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mention of Jimmy Hoffa brings to mind the word 'disappearance'. Prior to that, however, he was known for his intense conflict with this man. Hint

John Kennedy

J. Edgar Hoover

Richard Nixon

Robert Kennedy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why is Wallis Simpson famous? Hint

Romantic relationship

Theatrical career

Scientific achievement

Literary works

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Question 9 of 10

9. When one hears the name of Meriweather Lewis, one instantly thinks of William Clark. When one hears of Lewis and Clark, one thinks of Sacajawea. What was her tribe? Hint

Chippewa

Cheyenne

Blackfoot

Shoshone

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Question 10 of 10

10. Henry Stanley is best known for finding David Livingstone. Where did this happen? Hint

Africa

South America

Asia

South Pacific

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. William and Mary were important figures in English History. Where is the College of William and Mary located?

Answer: Virginia

It is an old, old school.

2. Pocahontas is forever associated with the man that she saved from death. Who was he?

Answer: John Smith

She didn't marry him, however, she married John Rolfe.

3. Mason and Dixon were surveyors who gave us the 'line' that bears their name. When did they do their survey?

Answer: Shortly before the American Revolution

Their surveying took place in the 1760s.

4. Billy the Kid is forever linked with this lawman.

Answer: Pat Garrett

Did Garrett really kill Billy that day? The legend and the mystery live on ...

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Their duel is probably the most famous in American History.

6. Similarly, mention of the Hatfields inevitably leads to thoughts of the McCoys. What two neighboring states were involved in this feud?

Answer: Kentucky and West Virginia

They lived in neighboring counties on the state line.

7. Mention of Jimmy Hoffa brings to mind the word 'disappearance'. Prior to that, however, he was known for his intense conflict with this man.

Answer: Robert Kennedy

There was a mutual hatred between these two men.

8. Why is Wallis Simpson famous?

Answer: Romantic relationship

The twice-divorced Simpson later became the Duchess of Windsor. Her husband, the Duke of Windsor, was for a short time Edward VIII. He chose to marry her instead of remaining King.

9. When one hears the name of Meriweather Lewis, one instantly thinks of William Clark. When one hears of Lewis and Clark, one thinks of Sacajawea. What was her tribe?

Answer: Shoshone

She was fifteen years old at the time. She was pregnant when she started the journey and delivered and took care of her baby as well as help the Lewis and Clark expedition travel safely through Indian Territory.

10. Henry Stanley is best known for finding David Livingstone. Where did this happen?

Answer: Africa

'Doctor Livingstone, I presume.' He was found at Lake Tanganyika.

Source: Author robert362

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