History Quiz (Medium Difficulty)

Question 1

Which company owned the Titanic?

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Answer

Blue Triangle

Question 2

Which company owned the Titanic?

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Blue Triangle

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Green Square

Question 3

Which company owned the Titanic?

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Blue Triangle

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Green Square

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Purple Circle

Question 4

Which company owned the Titanic?

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White Star

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Blue Triangle

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Green Square

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Purple Circle

Question 5

Who was Charlie "Lucky" Luciano?

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A U.S. aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic

Question 6

Who was Charlie "Lucky" Luciano?

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A U.S. aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic

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An American general who played a prominent role in the Pacific theatre

Question 7

Who was Charlie "Lucky" Luciano?

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An Italian mobster who split New York into five Mafia families

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A U.S. aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic

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An American general who played a prominent role in the Pacific theatre

Question 8

Who was Charlie "Lucky" Luciano?

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An Italian mobster who split New York into five Mafia families

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A U.S. aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic

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An American general who played a prominent role in the Pacific theatre

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An American Depression-era bank robber

Question 9

Until 1979, Idi Amin was the head honcho of which nation, where he probably had more uniforms than a Hollywood costume department?

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Argentina

Question 10

Until 1979, Idi Amin was the head honcho of which nation, where he probably had more uniforms than a Hollywood costume department?

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Argentina

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Kenya

Question 11

Until 1979, Idi Amin was the head honcho of which nation, where he probably had more uniforms than a Hollywood costume department?

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Argentina

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Kenya

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Tanzania

Question 12

Until 1979, Idi Amin was the head honcho of which nation, where he probably had more uniforms than a Hollywood costume department?

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Uganda

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Argentina

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Kenya

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Tanzania

Question 13

In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail with grand ambitions of engaging the British in a bit of nautical drama. But before we dive into this maritime showdown, can you tell me what the word Armada translates to in Spanish? Spoiler alert: It’s not a bunch

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Answer

Defeat

Question 14

In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail with grand ambitions of engaging the British in a bit of nautical drama. But before we dive into this maritime showdown, can you tell me what the word Armada translates to in Spanish? Spoiler alert: It’s not a bunch

Accepted Answer

Naval Fleet

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Defeat

Question 15

In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail with grand ambitions of engaging the British in a bit of nautical drama. But before we dive into this maritime showdown, can you tell me what the word Armada translates to in Spanish? Spoiler alert: It’s not a bunch

Accepted Answer

Naval Fleet

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Defeat

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Victory

Question 16

In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail with grand ambitions of engaging the British in a bit of nautical drama. But before we dive into this maritime showdown, can you tell me what the word Armada translates to in Spanish? Spoiler alert: It’s not a bunch

Accepted Answer

Naval Fleet

Answer

Defeat

Answer

Victory

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War

Question 17

During which famous naval clash did Lord Nelson meet his untimely demise, leaving his crew to wonder if he had just taken the phrase going down with the ship a bit too seriously?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Trafalgar

Question 18

During which famous naval clash did Lord Nelson meet his untimely demise, leaving his crew to wonder if he had just taken the phrase going down with the ship a bit too seriously?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Trafalgar

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The Battle of Copenhagen

Question 19

During which famous naval clash did Lord Nelson meet his untimely demise, leaving his crew to wonder if he had just taken the phrase going down with the ship a bit too seriously?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Trafalgar

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The Battle of Copenhagen

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The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Question 20

During which famous naval clash did Lord Nelson meet his untimely demise, leaving his crew to wonder if he had just taken the phrase going down with the ship a bit too seriously?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Trafalgar

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The Battle of Copenhagen

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The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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The Battle of the Nile

Question 21

In the midst of which sibling rivalry on a national scale, also known as a civil war, did the Battle of Snyders Bluff unfold, where soldiers might have been more concerned with bluffing than battling?

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American

Question 22

In the midst of which sibling rivalry on a national scale, also known as a civil war, did the Battle of Snyders Bluff unfold, where soldiers might have been more concerned with bluffing than battling?

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American

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English

Question 23

In the midst of which sibling rivalry on a national scale, also known as a civil war, did the Battle of Snyders Bluff unfold, where soldiers might have been more concerned with bluffing than battling?

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American

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English

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Hungarian

Question 24

In the midst of which sibling rivalry on a national scale, also known as a civil war, did the Battle of Snyders Bluff unfold, where soldiers might have been more concerned with bluffing than battling?

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American

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English

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Hungarian

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Korean

Question 25

In What English town was William Shakespeare born?

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Durham

Question 26

In What English town was William Shakespeare born?

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Durham

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Question 27

In What English town was William Shakespeare born?

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Stratford-upon-Avon

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Durham

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Question 28

In What English town was William Shakespeare born?

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Stratford-upon-Avon

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Durham

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Warwick

Question 29

In 1944, what was the July 20 Plot?

Accepted Answer

Assassinate Hitler

Question 30

In 1944, what was the July 20 Plot?

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Assassinate Hitler

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Assassinate De Gaulle

Question 31

In 1944, what was the July 20 Plot?

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Assassinate Hitler

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Assassinate De Gaulle

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Assassinate Roosevelt

Question 32

In 1944, what was the July 20 Plot?

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Assassinate Hitler

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Assassinate De Gaulle

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Assassinate Roosevelt

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Assassinate Churchill

Question 33

What nationality was Charles Darwin?

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American

Question 34

What nationality was Charles Darwin?

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English

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American

Question 35

What nationality was Charles Darwin?

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English

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American

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French

Question 36

What nationality was Charles Darwin?

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English

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American

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French

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Italian

Question 37

The Abbasid Caliphate built the city of Baghdad in the 8th century and made it their what?

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Capital city

Question 38

The Abbasid Caliphate built the city of Baghdad in the 8th century and made it their what?

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Capital city

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Coastal capital

Question 39

The Abbasid Caliphate built the city of Baghdad in the 8th century and made it their what?

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Capital city

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Coastal capital

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Cultural capital

Question 40

The Abbasid Caliphate built the city of Baghdad in the 8th century and made it their what?

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Capital city

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Coastal capital

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Cultural capital

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Financial capital