History Trivia

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When Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, he named them in honor of John Montagu, a British politician, who invented a certain kind of food. What name did Captain Cook give to Hawaii?

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A total of fifteen U.S. Presidents were born in just two states. Which ones?

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Presidential extremes: a. At 6'4", who was the tallest President? b. At 5'4", who was the shortest President?

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In 1986, in the largest covert CIA operation since the Vietnam War, the U.S. sent $400 million worth of weapons to support a rebel group fighting in which country?

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What pair of economic philosophers were the driving force behind communism when they wrote the 1848 book "The Communist Manifesto"?

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On August 7, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to a son, who died 2 days later. What was his name?

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This Greek poet from the sixth century B.C. reputedly originated Greek tragedy; after his name certain actors are named. Who was he?

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Which of the following civilizations extended furthest north? Aztecs, Mayans, or Incas?

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America's first home made production sports car was released in 1953. What kind of car was it?

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

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

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Which English architect designed many buildings in London after the “Great Fire” of 1666, including Saint Paul's cathedral?

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In June, 1994, the French, British and Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of what event?

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Around 1680, when King Charles II repaid a debt owed to his father, this 35-year-old man received a huge parcel of land on the western bank of the Delaware River which eventually became a state bearing his name. What was his name?

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Which U.S. state was named by the U.S. Congress in 1800, and meant "land of the Indians"?