History Trivia

19

When, in 1941, General Douglas MacArthur said "I shall return," to which country was he referring?

2

From 1455-1485, which two houses fought each other for possession of the English crown in the Wars of the Roses?

16

What was the name of the U.S. Army Lieutenant court-martialled for permitting atrocities in Vietnam in 1971?

15

Who was the first person to be a US Vice President without becoming President?

10

He was a disciple of Plato for almost 20 years. He was Alexander the Great's teacher for 9 years. Who was he?

10

After the death of President John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn-in as President in what unusual setting?

6

New Presidents at the turn-of-the-century: a. Which person was elected President in the year 1800 b. Which person was elected President in the year 1900?

16

As the waters of the great flood receded, Noah's Ark supposedly came to rest on what mountain, located today in what country?

19

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

15

According to legend, in the 11th Century, in order to convince her husband to lower taxes, Lady Godiva rode naked through the streets of Coventry. Who was the only person who looked at her?

13

When founded in 1703, it was the first Russian city modeled after western European cities. Identify it by its name in 1703.

19

This English woman organized the hospital and nursing services during the Crimean War, in 1854, and later became known as the originator of modern nursing techniques. What was her name?

13

Because the Indian tribes living in this region were so friendly, the Spanish named this region after the Spanish and Indian words which mean "friends" or "allies." Today this region is the state with which name?

16

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

15

During World War II the Japanese foot soldiers invaded a land region that is today part of United States. What is it?