History Trivia

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The longest reigning British monarch reigned in the 19th century. Who was it, and for how many years did this person reign?

9

This Greek poet from the sixth century B.C. reputedly originated Greek tragedy; after his name certain actors are named. Who was he?

11

Which of the following civilizations extended furthest north? Aztecs, Mayans, or Incas?

18

America's first home made production sports car was released in 1953. What kind of car was it?

7

This Spanish explorer, looking for gold in the 14th century, explored what is now Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, and discovered the Grand Canyon. What was his name?

18

Presidential extremes: a. At 6'4", who was the tallest President? b. At 5'4", who was the shortest President?

5

In 1831, this Negro preacher and slave felt called to free his fellow slaves. As a result, he murdered his master and led the largest slave uprising in U.S. history, which ended with his eventual hanging. What was his name?

4

What space shuttle exploded on take off, on January 28, 1986, and which two female astronauts died on board?

3

This Greek poet from the sixth century B.C. reputedly originated Greek tragedy; after his name certain actors are named. Who was he?

18

In 48 BC, Cleopatra, with the aid of Julius Caesar, overthrew her Egyptian co-ruler who was also her husband and brother. Who was he?

1

Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. To which people does this refer?

9

From February 24 to March 6, 1836, 180 people, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, were killed at which chapel?

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The first written Constitution in North America was written in 1620 by Pilgrims just before landing at Plymouth rock. It remained the fundamental law of the Plymouth colony until the late seventeenth century. What was it called?

11

Which English architect designed many buildings in London after the “Great Fire” of 1666, including Saint Paul's cathedral?

3

a. In 1979, when the Shah fled Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran from exile in which country? b. In which country did the Shah die in July,1980?