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Quiz about Rs in History
Quiz about Rs in History

R's in History... Trivia Quiz


In this quiz you will be identifying notable figures in the world whose first or last names begin with an "R"...

A multiple-choice quiz by shechamellion. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
216,109
Updated
Dec 11 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. This 17th Century Dutch painter is known to have painted at least 50 to 60 self portraits. Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Born in Massachusetts in 1735, this famous American is remembered for supposedly calling out the warning: "The British are coming!" What is his name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This Siberian mystic healer is often referred to as "The Mad Monk". He was once hired by the wife of Tsar Nicholas Romanov II, Tsarina Alexandra, to heal their hemophiliac son. Can you name him? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Afro-American woman became famous for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in 1955. Who was this courageous lady? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. She is an American author who writes about vampires and ghosts and other gothic erotic tales that often take place in Louisiana...can you name her? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Scottish Gaelic hero and outlaw of the Highlands was known for cattle rustling and was often hired to protect the cattle of the Scottish nobles. What name is he known by? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This well-known Native American was involved in Fetterman's Massacre in 1866, do you know which one he is? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This actress and dancer often appeared in comedies opposite Fred Astaire in the 1930s and '40s, who is this famous star? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This actor turned California Governor later became the 40th President of the United States. Who is this man? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. He is one of the WWE's most popular wrestlers of all times, and has acted in the following movies; "The Scorpion King" and "Walking Tall". Can you name him? (Just his wrestling name) Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This 17th Century Dutch painter is known to have painted at least 50 to 60 self portraits. Who is he?

Answer: Rembrandt

He was also well known for his landscapes and for his work entitled "The Night Watch" which he painted in 1642.
2. Born in Massachusetts in 1735, this famous American is remembered for supposedly calling out the warning: "The British are coming!" What is his name?

Answer: Paul Revere

Revere, a silversmith by trade, was a member of the "Sons of Liberty", is famous, among other things, for his engraving of "The Boston Massacre" and for his "Midnight Ride".

At the time of his "Midnight Ride" the colonists in America still regarded themselves as British. Moreover, his ride had to be conducted as quietly as possible.
3. This Siberian mystic healer is often referred to as "The Mad Monk". He was once hired by the wife of Tsar Nicholas Romanov II, Tsarina Alexandra, to heal their hemophiliac son. Can you name him?

Answer: Grigori Rasputin

He became very influential with the Tsarina, and many who feared he had too much power over the Romanovs felt he should be eliminated. Strangely, however, it took three attempts; first poison, next shooting, and finally drowning, to actually kill the man.
4. This Afro-American woman became famous for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in 1955. Who was this courageous lady?

Answer: Rosa Parks

Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955, and fined for violating a city ordinance, but her courageous act started a movement that ended legal segregation in America.
5. She is an American author who writes about vampires and ghosts and other gothic erotic tales that often take place in Louisiana...can you name her?

Answer: Anne Rice

Anne Rice is famous for her "Vampire Chronicles" including such novels as "The Vampire Lestat", "Queen of the Damned" and "Memnoch the Devil". She has also written many novels about witches, ghosts, demons, and other interesting characters, who usually live somewhere in Louisiana.
6. This Scottish Gaelic hero and outlaw of the Highlands was known for cattle rustling and was often hired to protect the cattle of the Scottish nobles. What name is he known by?

Answer: Rob Roy

His actual name was Robert Roy MacGregor (1670-1734). In addition to cattle rustling he also went to battle with his father to support King James against William of Orange. Liam Neeson played him in the 1995 movie.
7. This well-known Native American was involved in Fetterman's Massacre in 1866, do you know which one he is?

Answer: Red Cloud

Red Cloud was chief and leader of the Oglala Sioux. In addition to Fetterman's Massacre, he also led the Sioux in war against the establishment of the Bozeman Trail.
8. This actress and dancer often appeared in comedies opposite Fred Astaire in the 1930s and '40s, who is this famous star?

Answer: Ginger Rogers

She also had several other successful performances, for example "Swing Time" (1936) and "Kitty Foyle" (1940).
9. This actor turned California Governor later became the 40th President of the United States. Who is this man?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Republican Ronald Wilson Reagan ran against, and beat, Democratic President Jimmy Carter in 1980. He was sworn in as the 40th US President.
10. He is one of the WWE's most popular wrestlers of all times, and has acted in the following movies; "The Scorpion King" and "Walking Tall". Can you name him? (Just his wrestling name)

Answer: The Rock

The Rock, born Dwayne Douglas Johnson, was the first-ever seven-time WWE World Champion, and is often heard saying: "Can you smell what the Rock is cookin'?" with lifted eyebrow...
Source: Author shechamellion

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