History Trivia

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English history: Name any year during which Henry VIII reigned.

11

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?

6

In 1715 the English Parliament enacted a law requiring any group of twelve or more people gathered to disturb the peace to disperse within one hour. What was this law called?

11

Which two people signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and later became U.S. Presidents?

7

between 1839 and 1860 China and the Western world engaged in military clashes over what intoxicant?

9

This town in southern France is a health resort, famous for its mineral springs and its bottled drinking water. During World War II, it was the headquarters of the French Nazi-collaborators. What is the name of this town?

17

Which person selected the location which later became the District of Columbia (by act of Congress in 1790)?

6

This kind of dance originated in Europe in the 17th Century, but by about 1815, it became the most popular dance in the ballrooms of Europe. What was it?

11

Near what body of water, not far from what town, did Henry David Thoreau build a cabin in 1845 and live for more thatn two years?

9

Of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence, about two-thirds of these men were lawyers, judges, and merchants, but about ten of them had what down-to-earth vocation?

6

Which 20th Century political leader's motto was, "Never Give In. Never Give In. Never. Never. Never."

5

In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt organized a volunteer cavalry unit composed of cowboys and ranchers. By what name were these people collectively known, and in what country did they primarily do their fighting?

18

The earliest account of European travel to the far east was provided by what Venetian traveler who explored Asia from 1271 to 1295?

12

Which Norman conqueror proclaimed himself King of England after defeating the English King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

9

Which royal person went to the Place de la Revolution on January 21, 1793, where he had his head removed by guillotine?