History Trivia

19

In 1940, seven months after the outbreak of World War II, Winston Churchill replaced which person as British prime minister?

4

The first great battle of the Revolutionary War was fought near Boston in June 1775, on which elevated terrain?

17

Which American general and supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in World War II launched the invasion of Normandy in 1944 and oversaw the final defeat of Germany in 1945?

11

Which English King, in 1611, sponsored the first translation of the Bible into English?

15

The father of Queen Elizabeth II was king of Britain from 1936 until 1952. What was his name?

8

This Italian noble family produced popes, queens of France, rulers of Florence, bankers, merchants, and patrons of learning and the arts. What was the family name?

17

Which emperor of Rome, around 300 AD, was first to become a Christian?

14

In 1513, this Spanish explorer was searching for something supernatural, and discovered Florida. Who was he and what was he searching for?

16

Which city in New York is named for an ancient city in Sicily?

16

The years between 1650 and 1750, in which European thinkers exhibited rational thought and optimism in human development, has been named two different ways. What are they?

13

After the American Civil War, 15,000 freed slaves emigrated to what African country?

4

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

2

About one hundred years ago, this British navigator led expeditions to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands and North America (1791-1794). Today cities in two countries, as well as a mountain and an island, are all named after him. Who is he?

5

In 1781, eight years before Washington was elected President, which man was elected 1st "President of the United States in Congress assembled."

6

The wife of Nicholas II was the last czarina of Russia (1894-1917). After the Bolshevik revolution, she and her family were imprisoned and executed. Who was she?