History Trivia

11

After the American Civil War, 15,000 freed slaves emigrated to what African country?

10

This person, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, was the Muslim warrior who captured Jerusalem from the crusaders in 1187, thereby ending Christian control over the holy land. What was his name?

3

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?

6

Was Abraham Lincoln assassinated during his first or second term of office?

4

Between 1899 and 1902, in a far-away land at least 6,000 miles from Europe, the British and the Dutch fought a war. What was the name of this war?

7

One of the most serious and frightening events in the cold war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. occurred October 28, 1962. What was it?

17

Born in Paris in 1694 with the name Francois Marie Arouet, he was a philosopher, poet, essayist, and author of Candide. Who was he?

4

Before Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?

20

What was the first state to enter the U.S. after the original thirteen?

7

What was the name of the president that came up with the idea of the Pannama Canal?

7

One of the most important figures from the 20th century was French general and politician Charles de Gaulle. How did he spell his last two names?

6

Prohibition, the legal outlawing of alcoholic beverages, was in effect from 1920 to what year?

5

On August 9, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to a son, who died 2 days later. What was his name?

8

They were teacher and student, and lived around 300 B.C. in Greece. One was possibly the greatest soldier of ancient times, the other was possibly the greatest thinker. Who were they?

19

When this explosive noise occurred in August, 1883, it equaled the sound of 3,000 atomic bombs, could be heard 2,200 miles away, and debris was scattered 4000 miles away. What was it that exploded?