History Quiz

Question 1

In a blast from the past, the US labeled this group as a terrorist organization back in 1991. So, in the acronym PLO, what on earth does the P represent? Hint: It's not penguin, no matter how much we wish it were.

Accepted Answer

Palestine

Question 2

In a blast from the past, the US labeled this group as a terrorist organization back in 1991. So, in the acronym PLO, what on earth does the P represent? Hint: It's not penguin, no matter how much we wish it were.

Accepted Answer

Palestine

Answer

Peru

Question 3

In a blast from the past, the US labeled this group as a terrorist organization back in 1991. So, in the acronym PLO, what on earth does the P represent? Hint: It's not penguin, no matter how much we wish it were.

Accepted Answer

Palestine

Answer

Peru

Answer

Philippines

Question 4

In a blast from the past, the US labeled this group as a terrorist organization back in 1991. So, in the acronym PLO, what on earth does the P represent? Hint: It's not penguin, no matter how much we wish it were.

Accepted Answer

Palestine

Answer

Peru

Answer

Philippines

Answer

Portugal

Question 5

In the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, which mischievous green character, known for his less-than-festive antics and a heart two sizes too small, is infamous for attempting to pilfer an entire holiday season from the unsuspecting Whos of Whoville?

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Human Torch

Question 6

In the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, which mischievous green character, known for his less-than-festive antics and a heart two sizes too small, is infamous for attempting to pilfer an entire holiday season from the unsuspecting Whos of Whoville?

Accepted Answer

The Grinch

Answer

The Human Torch

Question 7

In the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, which mischievous green character, known for his less-than-festive antics and a heart two sizes too small, is infamous for attempting to pilfer an entire holiday season from the unsuspecting Whos of Whoville?

Accepted Answer

The Grinch

Answer

The Human Torch

Answer

The Minotaur

Question 8

In the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, which mischievous green character, known for his less-than-festive antics and a heart two sizes too small, is infamous for attempting to pilfer an entire holiday season from the unsuspecting Whos of Whoville?

Accepted Answer

The Grinch

Answer

The Human Torch

Answer

The Minotaur

Answer

The Thing

Question 9

In the grand spectacle of democracy that was the 2006 National Assembly elections in Kuwait, which group of previously sidelined voters made their debut at the ballot box, finally getting to experience the thrill of checking a box and the mild anxiety of

Accepted Answer

Answer

Children

Question 10

In the grand spectacle of democracy that was the 2006 National Assembly elections in Kuwait, which group of previously sidelined voters made their debut at the ballot box, finally getting to experience the thrill of checking a box and the mild anxiety of

Accepted Answer

Answer

Children

Answer

Men

Question 11

In the grand spectacle of democracy that was the 2006 National Assembly elections in Kuwait, which group of previously sidelined voters made their debut at the ballot box, finally getting to experience the thrill of checking a box and the mild anxiety of

Accepted Answer

Answer

Children

Answer

Men

Answer

Teenagers

Question 12

In the grand spectacle of democracy that was the 2006 National Assembly elections in Kuwait, which group of previously sidelined voters made their debut at the ballot box, finally getting to experience the thrill of checking a box and the mild anxiety of

Accepted Answer

Women

Answer

Children

Answer

Men

Answer

Teenagers

Question 13

In the year 1981, which well-known individual had an unfortunate encounter with John Hinckley, who apparently thought bullets were a form of fan mail?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Ronald Wood

Question 14

In the year 1981, which well-known individual had an unfortunate encounter with John Hinckley, who apparently thought bullets were a form of fan mail?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Ronald Wood

Answer

Ronald Sexsmith

Question 15

In the year 1981, which well-known individual had an unfortunate encounter with John Hinckley, who apparently thought bullets were a form of fan mail?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Ronald Wood

Answer

Ronald Sexsmith

Answer

Ronald McDonald

Question 16

In the year 1981, which well-known individual had an unfortunate encounter with John Hinckley, who apparently thought bullets were a form of fan mail?

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan

Answer

Ronald Wood

Answer

Ronald Sexsmith

Answer

Ronald McDonald

Question 17

In 1922, after a decade and a half of diligently playing hide and seek with ancient history, what tomb did Howard Carter finally uncover, earning him the ultimate archaeological jackpot?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Machu Picchu

Question 18

In 1922, after a decade and a half of diligently playing hide and seek with ancient history, what tomb did Howard Carter finally uncover, earning him the ultimate archaeological jackpot?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Machu Picchu

Answer

The sunken German battleship Bismarck

Question 19

In 1922, after a decade and a half of diligently playing hide and seek with ancient history, what tomb did Howard Carter finally uncover, earning him the ultimate archaeological jackpot?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Machu Picchu

Answer

The sunken German battleship Bismarck

Answer

The Terracotta Army

Question 20

In 1922, after a decade and a half of diligently playing hide and seek with ancient history, what tomb did Howard Carter finally uncover, earning him the ultimate archaeological jackpot?

Accepted Answer

Tutankhamun's Tomb

Answer

Machu Picchu

Answer

The sunken German battleship Bismarck

Answer

The Terracotta Army

Question 21

What was the name of that iconic medieval fortress and prison smack in the middle of Paris, where revolutionaries decided to throw a little liberty, equality, fraternity party on July 14, 1789, effectively ensuring it would forever be remembered as the ul

Accepted Answer

Answer

The Versailles

Question 22

What was the name of that iconic medieval fortress and prison smack in the middle of Paris, where revolutionaries decided to throw a little liberty, equality, fraternity party on July 14, 1789, effectively ensuring it would forever be remembered as the ul

Accepted Answer

The Bastille

Answer

The Versailles

Question 23

What was the name of that iconic medieval fortress and prison smack in the middle of Paris, where revolutionaries decided to throw a little liberty, equality, fraternity party on July 14, 1789, effectively ensuring it would forever be remembered as the ul

Accepted Answer

The Bastille

Answer

The Versailles

Answer

The Notre Dame

Question 24

What was the name of that iconic medieval fortress and prison smack in the middle of Paris, where revolutionaries decided to throw a little liberty, equality, fraternity party on July 14, 1789, effectively ensuring it would forever be remembered as the ul

Accepted Answer

The Bastille

Answer

The Versailles

Answer

The Notre Dame

Answer

The Louvre

Question 25

Can you guess the name of the clever German Field Marshal who earned the sly nickname The Desert Fox because of his cunning tactics in the vast, sandy battlegrounds of North Africa? Hint: He wasn't actually a fox, nor did he live in the desert—talk abou

Accepted Answer

Answer

Douglas MacArthur

Question 26

Can you guess the name of the clever German Field Marshal who earned the sly nickname The Desert Fox because of his cunning tactics in the vast, sandy battlegrounds of North Africa? Hint: He wasn't actually a fox, nor did he live in the desert—talk abou

Accepted Answer

Erwin Rommel

Answer

Douglas MacArthur

Question 27

Can you guess the name of the clever German Field Marshal who earned the sly nickname The Desert Fox because of his cunning tactics in the vast, sandy battlegrounds of North Africa? Hint: He wasn't actually a fox, nor did he live in the desert—talk abou

Accepted Answer

Erwin Rommel

Answer

Douglas MacArthur

Answer

Hermann Goring

Question 28

Can you guess the name of the clever German Field Marshal who earned the sly nickname The Desert Fox because of his cunning tactics in the vast, sandy battlegrounds of North Africa? Hint: He wasn't actually a fox, nor did he live in the desert—talk abou

Accepted Answer

Erwin Rommel

Answer

Douglas MacArthur

Answer

Hermann Goring

Answer

Karl Donitz

Question 29

Who took over the reins from Fidel Castro as the unspoken leader of Cuba, stepping into those famously large shoes and perhaps hoping for a slightly less intense beard-growing regimen?

Accepted Answer

His brother

Question 30

Who took over the reins from Fidel Castro as the unspoken leader of Cuba, stepping into those famously large shoes and perhaps hoping for a slightly less intense beard-growing regimen?

Accepted Answer

His brother

Answer

His nephew

Question 31

Who took over the reins from Fidel Castro as the unspoken leader of Cuba, stepping into those famously large shoes and perhaps hoping for a slightly less intense beard-growing regimen?

Accepted Answer

His brother

Answer

His nephew

Answer

His son

Question 32

Who took over the reins from Fidel Castro as the unspoken leader of Cuba, stepping into those famously large shoes and perhaps hoping for a slightly less intense beard-growing regimen?

Accepted Answer

His brother

Answer

His nephew

Answer

His son

Answer

His daughter

Question 33

Can you recall the name of the man who had the distinguished honor of being Abraham Lincoln's father, and presumably the first to teach him how to chop wood and grow a beard?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Alan Lincoln

Question 34

Can you recall the name of the man who had the distinguished honor of being Abraham Lincoln's father, and presumably the first to teach him how to chop wood and grow a beard?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Alan Lincoln

Answer

James Lincoln

Question 35

Can you recall the name of the man who had the distinguished honor of being Abraham Lincoln's father, and presumably the first to teach him how to chop wood and grow a beard?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Alan Lincoln

Answer

James Lincoln

Answer

Michael Lincoln

Question 36

Can you recall the name of the man who had the distinguished honor of being Abraham Lincoln's father, and presumably the first to teach him how to chop wood and grow a beard?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Lincoln

Answer

Alan Lincoln

Answer

James Lincoln

Answer

Michael Lincoln

Question 37

To which house of worship did George Washington pledge his spiritual allegiance, and did he have a preferred pew for napping during extra-long sermons?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Church of Scientology

Question 38

To which house of worship did George Washington pledge his spiritual allegiance, and did he have a preferred pew for napping during extra-long sermons?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Church of Scientology

Answer

Church of Latter Day Saints

Question 39

To which house of worship did George Washington pledge his spiritual allegiance, and did he have a preferred pew for napping during extra-long sermons?

Accepted Answer

Episcopalian Church

Answer

Church of Scientology

Answer

Church of Latter Day Saints

Question 40

To which house of worship did George Washington pledge his spiritual allegiance, and did he have a preferred pew for napping during extra-long sermons?

Accepted Answer

Episcopalian Church

Answer

Church of Scientology

Answer

Church of Latter Day Saints

Answer

Roman Catholic Church