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When it comes to school subjects, history is a bane to most. However, as we grew up, history trivia questions became the foundation of many game nights. So, if you can’t run away from history, you might as well learn something from it. There are a lot of benefits that come with history trivia questions and answers that we might not think about!

Mark Twain once said, “History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Luckily, the fun repeats itself on game nights with friends. History trivia questions seem to be the universal solution to such nights. Like sports trivia, history questions are enjoyed best with friends. 

One enormous benefit that comes with them is knowledge. The best history trivia questions force us to look at historical events differently. For example, Elizabeth the Second was 27 years old when she got coronated but 25 when she ascended the throne. Not a lot of people will know this interesting and relatively modern fact!

So, are you ready to test your history knowledge? Explore the knowledge of ages with history trivia questions below. Some of them will rack the brains of even veteran history buffs.

However, don’t rush with the questions. Take the time to learn about the dominating categories and how you can mix up trivia nights with hard and easy questions.

Types of World History Trivia Questions.

History is a large subject but the selection for questions regarding it is even larger. Luckily, you can pick and choose between the questions. However, you will notice how most of them belong to specific groups. These groups have similar characteristics. So, you might as well focus on your chosen topics to save time. 

  • Political events. The gears of politics might be moving slowly, but the events between and inside governments shaped our world. Wars destroyed civilizations and allowed for others to rise. Revolutions broke the governments but also allowed for new ideas to surface. Also, this topic, while boring at first sight, might be the most researched.
  • Social events. Humans are the ones that create history. So, our inventions and discoveries are some of the most important in the world. Don’t be surprised why the best history trivia questions seem to touch upon human discoveries. All that is left now is to compile them into history trivia questions and use them on game nights.
  • Scientific events. Believe it or not, the world we live in today is based on old scientific theories and discoveries. For example, the nuclear bomb, and other scientific findings, heavily impacted history's political and social landscape. So, don’t be surprised when someone throws you history trivia questions with scientific spins.

However, these are only three categories that are more general than niche. So, stick to the end to learn more about the harder and easier topics to explore!

#1

How many years did the 100 years war last? 

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#3

Black and white photography of Queen Elizabeth II How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England? 

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Ace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong. She was 25 when she acceded to the throne, but the coronation was over a year later when she was 27.

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#4

How long did it take Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, to orbit Earth? 

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Nathan Thomas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Around the world In 89 minutes. Puts Phileas Fogg into perspective

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#5

Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote. 

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Philly Bob Squires
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give it time... if MAGAts have their way, that will be done away with, unfortunately. And you can downvote this all you want. These people are scary!

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#6

What are the seven wonders of the ancient world? 

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MissMePhoenix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you Julia, glad you learned every single thing on this list in primary. We're just tryin to have fun here tho...

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#7

Which U.S. President was inducted in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1992? 

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#8

Ancient Greek building Which Greek goddess was the Parthenon dedicated to? 

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#10

What year did the Internet become available to the public? 

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What Are Some Hard History Trivia Questions?

Niche topics can break even the most veteran of history buffs. What makes hard history trivia questions so interesting is that they aren’t generally known. To truly test your knowledge, look up questions about inaugurations, special events, and activities that historical figures partook in. Like flags, you must learn harder history trivia questions through failure and effort.

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#11

What was the name of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant that was the site of a nuclear disaster in April 1986? 

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#12

How many times has the Mona Lisa been stolen? 

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#15

Where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the United States? 

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#17

What do the stripes on the American flag represent? 

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#20

Along with Hiroshima, Japan, which Japanese city was hit by an atomic bomb in 1945? 

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Minh Lê
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Nagasaki bomb is much more powerful, but the death toll in Hiroshima is higher because Nagasaki is less densely populated than Hiroshima.

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What Are Some Easy History Trivia Questions?

Trivia nights are all about having fun with your friends. So, why not go with the more straightforward questions instead? Instead of going for the niche topics, focus more on the general ones. For example, if you are playing with Americans, ask more US history trivia questions. Touch upon the topics of civil war, the Founding Fathers. 

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Also, it might be good to look for interesting history trivia questions that are rather recent. After all, the more modern the events, the more we will know about them. The 2000s are a source of many quiz-like questions. So much has happened in the past few decades that the questions will seem rather easy.

#24

In 1996, a sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell. What was the name of that sheep? 

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Vix Spiderthrust
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But WHY was she called Dolly? Because she was cloned from a mammary cell and named after Dolly Parton.

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#26

Who is the king of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology? 

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#27

Celtic culture accessories How many Celtic languages are still spoken today? 

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Vix Spiderthrust
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm...Welsh, Cornish, Scots Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Breton...what's the sixth? Genuinely curious.

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#28

What is the world’s oldest recorded civilization? 

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basil
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mesopotamia was the region, not the civilization itself, which was Sumeria

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#29

What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East with the West? 

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amy Tan wrote a great novel about an ill-fated attempt by modern tourists to follow the Silk Road after their guide passed away. It's called Saving Fish from Drowning. Good read!

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#30

How did Alexander the Great solve the puzzle of the Gordion knot? 

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#31

What is considered the largest empire in history? 

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#32

Which Greek historian is known as the “Father of History”? 

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Jeanette Vose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was also wrong about many, many things... but let's be honest, that just makes history more interesting.

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#33

Which movie star married the Prince of Monaco on April 18th, 1956?

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Lisa H
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great actress. She was wonderful in Rear Window and Dial M For Murder, both great Hitchcock films.

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#34

Grey bridge between brown buildings What was the previous name for New York? 

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loyalhufflepuff07
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎶 Even old New York was once New Amsterdam, Why they changed I can't say it, People just liked it better that way 🎶

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#35

Finish the line: President Franklin D. Roosevelt said during his speech addressing the attack on Pearl Harbor: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941…” 

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#36

What was the name of the landmark Supreme Court case that ruled the racial segregation of schools unconstitutional? 

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#38

Photography of Place de La Bastille in Paris, France Which infamous prison was stormed on July 14th, 1789? 

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#39

Which Argentinian became a notable figure in the Cuban Revolution? 

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#40

During which war was a Christmas Truce called?

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Philly Bob Squires
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a beautiful song about this called "Christmas In The Trenches" by John McCutcheon based on this event.

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#42

What year was Nelson Mandela freed from prison? 

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#43

What was the name of the research ship Charles Darwin traveled with? 

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#46

Who was the first American to win a Noble Peace Prize? 

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#47

Who was the first person in the world to land on the moon?

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Joel Hopkins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean technically, Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon at the same time, but Armstrong was the first one to get out and walk around.

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#48

Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore? 

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Michelle Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

None. They’re all dead. (Good dad pun.) Their likenesses are depicted there.

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#49

Old map The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of which powerful ancient empire? 

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#51

Which two royal family members were divorced in 1996? 

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#53

Soldier walking on wooden pathway surrounded with barbed wire Which war took place between 1950 and 1953? 

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Minh Lê
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A.K.A. the war where surprisingly few Koreans were involved, all things considered. It was mainly America vs China.

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#54

Which African nation successfully resisted colonialism in the late 19th century?

Answer: Ethiopia.

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#55

Which two Native American leaders led Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in the fight against Lieutenant Colonel George Custer’s troops in the Battle of Little Bighorn? 

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#56

What was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage? 

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#57

Who was the first Black Supreme Court justice in the United States? 

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#59

Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced the concept of demokratia in 507 BC. What does demokratia translate to? 

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#60

Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917?

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#61

How many days was William Harrison President of the United States? 

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Shirley Morrison
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going out in the rain with or without clothing does not cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is caused by a virus or bacterium, neither of which is weather related,.

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#62

In 1927, who became the first man to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic? 

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#63

In which country did the Easter Rising take place in 1916? 

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Cara G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The book "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt is an extraordinarily detailed and powerful memoir of growing up in poverty-stricken Limerick in the (not immediate but longstanding) aftermath of the Easter Rebellion for anyone interested.

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#65

Who was shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington on March 30th, 1981? 

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#66

Who was the first woman in space? 

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Ashley Deane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know much about her at all. I don't think we did learn this in school come to think of it. But she should have been in the curriculum just like Niel Armstrong

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#67

The Ptolemy dynasty ruled which ancient kingdom? 

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#70

In 1939, the UK declared war on Germany after what event? 

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#73

Which era marked a switch from agricultural practices to industrial practices? 

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#74

Photography of Vietnam Veterans Memorial What year was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated in Washington, D.C.? 

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#75

Who was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis? 

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#76

In what year did child labor laws start in the United States? 

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Bouche Clay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exceptions were made for child actors. It was called the Shirley Temple bill.

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#77

Who was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire? 

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#78

Cityscape of medieval church and houses with old tile roof What was the capital city of the Inca Empire? 

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Pursuing Peonies
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And now I've got the Emperor's New Groove stuck in my head 😂 🎵 Kuzco! 🎶

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#79

What was the name of the international group formed to maintain world peace after World War I?

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#80

Which two city-states fought in the Peloponnesian War? 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS SPARTA!.. Sorry had to, also scared the s**t out of my dog..

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#81

Which ancient figure is often considered the founder of Western philosophy? 

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#82

Statue of Queen Nefertiti Queen Nefertiti ruled alongside which pharaoh? 

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Mary Stille
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do believe they found her , the announcement was made yesterday that Dr. Hawass is giving a press conference on it at the end of the month I believe, I will find the article and post a link if i can

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#84

What was the name of the Category 5 hurricane that hit New Orleans and its surrounding areas in 2005? 

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#86

Brexit refers to which country leaving the European Union? 

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#87

Which King of England was executed in 1649 during the English Civil War? 

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Robert Trebor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And he wore an extra shirt so that people wouldn't see him shivering and think he was afraid. Someone said, Nothing in his life became him like the leaving of it.

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#91

The “Whitechapel Murderer” is the nickname given to which serial killer? 

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Patti Wagner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I visited my sister and her husband, I got the opportunity to take the Whitechapel tour, which was very informative and educational, though there is still today debates on who Jack the Ripper was.

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#92

In the 5,000 years of human history, what is the one disease that has been completely eradicated? 

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#93

What famous 5th century A.D. conqueror was known as “The Scourge of God”?

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#95

What scandal forced U.S. President Richard Nixon to resign in 1974? 

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#96

Who invented Penicillin? 

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Vix Spiderthrust
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody, it's a naturally-occurring mould. Fleming *discovered* penicillin, quite by accident.

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#97

What was the name of the series of programs and projects President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted during The Great Depression? 

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#99

Who is commonly referred to as the person who created the first printing press? 

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#100

During World War II, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. Which country is Normandy in?

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IAmSoLost
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ghost army fooled the Wehrmacht into thinking the Allied invasion would land at the beaches of Calais.

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#102

Colosseum in Italy Who was the first Emperor of Rome? 

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The Captain
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be Augustus Caesar. He renamed Sextillia to August after himself and adjusted the month to 31 days like July which was named after is great uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar because Augusts refused to allowing anything be seen about himself as less than equal to Julius.

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#103

Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and devastated which two Roman cities? 

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#104

The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for which pharaoh? 

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Joseph Grimmett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Debatable, considering that the archeologist that discovered it most likely wrote Khufu's name on the wall himself.

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#105

When was Julius Caesar assassinated? 

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#106

Photography of Berlin Wall street art What year did the Berlin Wall fall?

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Vix Spiderthrust
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

David Hasselhoff still feels he didn't get the credit he deserved for this one.

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#107

The U.S. hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1994. Which country won the championship? 

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#108

Which two countries signed the Good Friday Agreement in 1997? 

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#109

Who became the most decorated gymnast in history during the 2010s? 

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#111

What is the name of the whistleblower who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013? 

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#112

One of the ancient world wonders, the “Hanging Gardens,” was found in which city? 

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#113

Which bridge was the first to be built across the River Thames in London?

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#116

Which English queen reigned for just nine days? 

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor thing didn't ask to be queen, didn't want to be queen and didn't survive as a queen.

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#118

What nation separated from the United Kingdom in 1921? 

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#120

The Aztec people sacrificed about how many people per year?

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#121

What group of people discovered Greenland?

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Solange Brault
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, what about the Inuit?...They were in Greenland wayyy before the Vikings. Like saying that the Americas were discovered by Colombus!

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#122

The Cuban Revolution led to the rise of what dictator? 

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#123

Scenic view of Mammoth hot spring There have been four eons since the Earth’s beginning. What is the name of the eon we are living in? 

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#124

Who was the king of France during the French Revolution? 

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#125

When was U.S. the Declaration of Independence signed? 

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Pursuing Peonies
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It does make me wonder why the US doesn't acknowledge that date at all. Like.....that could've been a wonderful national holiday for voting. (Still could be if voted into existence)

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#126

When was the Battle of Gettysburg fought during the Civil War?

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#128

What was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II? 

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#129

When did the Mexican Revolution start? 

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Zelda Fitzgerald
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact: My Great Great grandparents hid Pancho Villa and his men on their ranch in Mexico and rumor has it Pancho had a thing for my 16 year old Great grandmother

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#130

In what year is the Bubonic Plague believed to have started in Europe and Asia?

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#131

In which country was the Battle of Culloden fought in 1746? 

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#132

Ayasofya Hagia Sophia basilica at night Istanbul Modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, used to be called what when it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire? 

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#134

The U.S. rover Curiosity landed on which planet in August 2012? 

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#135

The ancient Egyptians worshiped dung beetle? 

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Crystal Caulfield
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that a question? It feels like a statement with a vague answer in it.

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#136

Which mountaineer and his Sherpa became the first men to conquer Mount Everest? 

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#137

Red and White Lighthouse Who was the first man to swim the English Channel? 

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#138

Before independence, what was Bangladesh called? 

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#139

In 1594, William Shakespeare joined the company of which London theatre? 

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#140

What is the name of the first successful colony in Virginia? 

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#141

Downtown Manhattan view from Brooklyn on September 11, 2001 Who orchestrated a terrorist attack against the United States on September 11th, 2001? 

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Fadhuwa Hussain
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm..Muslim here!!😳 I'd like to point out that the people who carried this attack out were extremists and Islam does not believe in that! Islam allows jihad (war) only as a self-defence mechanism. These people went too far! I'm not trying to defend them. I'm trying to defend those who came after them. As in, innocent Muslims who didn't even support these people who are now being blamed, killed, and harassed simply for having the religion. Islam believes in peace and moderation. 😊

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#142

Which series of wars saw European Christians invading the middle east to take the Holy Land? 

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IAmSoLost
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember that time the Pope sent over shiploads of Children and they were all enslaved?

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#144

Who was the President of the United States during the Iran Hostage Crisis? 

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#145

Stickers with I voted inscription and flag of USA Who was the fourth president of the United States? 

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#146

The “shot heard ’round the world” describes the beginning of which battles in the American Revolution? 

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#147

What year did the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) go into effect? 

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#152

The Maya Empire was centered in what is now which country? 

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#153

Which famous battle is widely considered a turning point in the wars between Persia and Greece? 

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#154

The Colosseum in Italy The Colosseum started to be built under while which Roman emperor was in power? 

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#155

Which fabric was discovered in Ancient China? 

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Crystal Caulfield
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Invented? It's a naturally occurring fiber from insects that was woven into fabric in ancient China. I don't know if invented is the best word. But I can't think of a better one so I guess I will take it.

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#156

What was the acronym commonly used for the 2000 software problem that many thought would cause computers to become inoperable? 

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Bouche Clay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom demanded I turn the computer off a minute before midnight and not turn it back on until a minute after.

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#157

Greenland was a colony of which country until 1981? 

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#158

White building surrounded by trees Which U.S. president had a home called The Hermitage? 

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#159

Which famous battle took place on Sunday, June 18th, 1815?

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#161

When did the first Space Shuttle go into space? 

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#162

Wooden Puzzle Pieces of a World Map In which Libyan city was the American diplomatic compound attacked in September 2012? 

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#163

Roald Amundsen led a successful expedition to what location in 1911? 

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#164

Octavian defeated Mark Antony in which famous naval battle of 31 B.C.? 

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#165

In which year was the first Super Bowl played? 

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#167

During which years were the Spanish Civil War? 

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#168

Which British ocean liner did a German U-boat torpedo on May 7th, 1915? 

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#172

Which year was George H.W. Bush elected president? 

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#173

What was the name of the battle in the Pacific fought between the U.S. Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy in June 1942? 

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#174

What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I? 

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Ashley Deane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow the murder of one man set off a world war? Clearly I was absent during history class a lot.

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#175

Flag of Libya In what year did Libya gain independence from Italy? 

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#176

How long did the Han Dynasty rule China? 

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#177

Who won the 2008 U.S. Presidential election? 

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#178

What U.S. government department was created in the wake of the September 11 attacks? 

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#179

Which seven U.S. states seceded and formed the original Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War? 

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Ayush Chamoli
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Answer: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.

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#180

What name is given to Britain’s policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws on early American colonies? 

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#181

Astronaut in a space suit Which Russian astronaut was the first man to conduct a spacewalk? 

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#182

Who built the first car in America? 

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Dan Holden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Incorrect. Henry Ford was the first to mass produce cars. The first American car was the the Duryea Motor Wagon.

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#183

What is the name of the first female Hispanic astronaut? 

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#184

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was fought in which country? 

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#185

Which Roman Emperor built a massive wall across Northern Britain in 122 A.D.? 

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#186

Photography of fire Which human ancestor was the first to discover fire? 

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#187

Where was Cleopatra’s birthplace? 

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Incorrect. She was of Greek ancestry but she was born in and died in Alexandria, Egypt. She claimed to be descended from Alexander the Great.

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#188

What was the name given to the laws aimed at enforcing segregation in public places in the United States? 

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#190

What was the global recession that lasted from 2007 to 2009 called? 

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#192

What was the family name of the Russian rulers from the 17th century until the 1917 revolution? 

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#193

In 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War. Where did this take place?

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#194

What is the modern name for Van Diemen’s Land? 

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#195

The Pope from behind What was the Great Western Schism? 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: When more than one pope claimed authority over the Roman Catholic church.

#196

The Khmer Rouge was a regime ruling which nation in the 20th century? 

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#197

What documents were responsible for establishing the 17th Parallel as the line that separated Vietnam during the Vietnam War? 

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#198

Who was the first woman to be elected Vice President of the United States in 2020? 

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Jon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only that, she will always be the only woman elected as VP of the US in 2020. (All assuming by "elected" you mean either the date of the general election or the date of the electoral college,)

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Photography of U.S. Capitol Who was the first female to be elected into the U.S. Congress? 

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#200

Which union has 27 member countries, many of which use the euro as their currency? 

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#201

Who invented the telephone? 

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Jeanette Vose
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true in the slightest. That would be Antonio Meucci. Bell stole many of his supposed inventions.

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#202

Titanic bell From what city did the Titanic set sail? 

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Nicole Weymann
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Southampton, if I remember correctly, not South Hampton (pedantic bonus nag: as a steamer it/she technically didn't set sail at all)

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#203

Who was not a member of the Allied Powers during World War II? 

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Vix Spiderthrust
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Erm - f*****g loads of people. Japan, for one. Switzerland. Ireland. The Federated States of Micronesia. What sort of question is this?

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