History Trivia

19

When this explosive noise occurred in August, 1883, it equaled the sound of 3,000 atomic bombs, could be heard 2,200 miles away, and debris was scattered 4000 miles away. What was it that exploded?

17

When he died in December, 1799, one London newspaper reported, "His fame, bounded by no country, will be confined to no age." In Paris, Napoleon ordered a 10-day requiem, and in Amsterdam funeral music filled the air. Who was he?

13

Fidel Castro come to power in Cuba in what year? margin of error 1 year

11

At the time the American colonies went to war with England, which American city had the largest population?

15

Just before the US Civil war, what were the first two states to secede from the union?

2

In the history of ship development, around 3000 B.C., what was the first civilization to discover sails and build boats out of planks of wood?

1

Who was Queen Elizabeth's father -- the popular British King from 1936-1952?

8

Which 20th Century political leader's motto was, "Never Give In. Never Give In. Never. Never. Never."

9

The Republican Party first appeared on the U.S. Presidential ballot in which of these years: 1826, 1856, or 1860?

14

This British soldier, adventurer, and writer led a rebellion of Arabs against the Ottoman Turks in World War I. Who was he and which actor played him on film?

15

In Oakland, California in 1966 Huey Newton and Bobby Seale founded what militant organization which called upon blacks to arm themselves for a confrontation against their white oppressors?

5

Which Greek physician from the 4th Century B.C. is known as the father of medicine?

18

Which city, founded in 1565, could rightfully be called the oldest existing city in the U.S.?

10

They were teacher and student, and lived around 300 B.C. in Greece. One was possibly the greatest soldier of ancient times, the other was possibly the greatest thinker. Who were they?

9

What 12th century Archbishop of Canterbury, killed by king's men, is featured in plays by T.S. Eliot (Murder in the Cathedral) and the French playwright Jean Anouilh?