History Trivia

19

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

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?

15

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

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?

9

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world is this 5th century BC statue built at Olympia, a colossal 40-foot high figure in gold and ivory, of whom?

6

This 19th-20th social reformer was a strong advocate of abstinence from alcohol. With her hatchet she led raids of saloons, breaking bottles and destroying furniture. Who was she?

12

What great event occurred in the year 776 B.C. in Europe?

4

Who was the first President to visit all the existing states of the United States while in office?

13

Beginning in 1860 pony express horse riders carried mail from Missouri to California. For how many years was the pony express in service? One, thirteen, or twenty?

10

Presidents: a. George Washington moved into the first presidential mansion in 1789. In which city was this house located? b. In which state was Abe Lincoln born? c. In which state is Lincoln buried?

10

What is the name of the seaside resort town in South East England where a major battle raged in the year 1066?

17

A few questions about the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor: a. On which island is Pearl Harbor located? b. On which date did this attack occur? c. What three-word phrase did President Roosevelt use to describe the day of this attack?

15

In April, 1982, war broke out between two very unlikely enemies, countries located almost 7,000 miles apart, in a neutral location. Who were the opponents, and generally where did they fight?