History Trivia

20

Besides the hanging Gardens of Babylon, the other six "Wonders of the Ancient World" were located in which three countries?

2

Ancient Mesopotamian cultures including the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Sumerians lived along the shores of which two rivers?

15

Of California, Oregon, and Washington, which was the first to become a U.S. state?

13

The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I. Which French Premier, British Prime Minister, and American President signed that treaty?

13

Just before the Gold Rush, the town of San Francisco, especially the section along the Bay, was known by what name?

2

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?

1

George W. Bush was the second person to follow in his father's footsteps as President of the United States. Who was the first son of a President to become a President?

2

She was the second wife of King Henry VIII and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I. She was convicted of adultery and beheaded. What was her name?

8

At its maximum extent, around 500 years ago, what countries marked the northern and southernmost limits of the Inca empire?

9

Which early 20th century Turkish leader abolished the use of the Arabic alphabet, Islamic traditions, Islamic legal system, Muslim schools and the wearing of the veil by women in Turkey?

15

The United Kingdom of Great Britain, consisting of England, Scotland, and Wales, was formed in which year, ending with the digits "07"?

6

Between 1845-47 in Ireland 3/4 of a million people, and hundreds of thousands of others emigrated to the USA. What caused this tragedy?

6

Which Portuguese explorer was the first European to sail to India, in 1497?

3

In 1925 in Tennessee a teacher went on trial for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. What was his name, which lawyer defended him, and which famous lawyer was on the prosecution side?

9

To avenge the persecution of Roman Catholics in England, he led a conspiracy to kill King James I and blow up Parliament on November 5, 1605, but was arrested in the cellars of Parliament and later executed. Who was he?