History Trivia

19

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

16

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

10

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

16

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

13

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

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?

17

Which country of the world has the oldest written constitution still in force today?

16

What was the name of the Greek physician, from 400 B.C., who showed that diseases have only natural, not supernatural, causes?

1

True or False: George Washington was born in England?

11

The world's largest empire covered the territory between the Danube River in Europe and China in the 13th century. Which person ruled this empire?

16

Beginning around 1000 BC, the first King of Israel was Saul. Who were the next two?

15

At the height of its greatness in the late 19th and early 20th century, it included 25% of the world's population and area. What was it?

19

Which country suffered the most deaths of military personnel in World War II?

20

George and Martha Washington are buried on the grounds of their estate in Virginia, which is called what?