History Trivia

History Trivia

Which historic trade route, established during the Han Dynasty of China, connected the East and West by facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas?

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Silk Road

What invention, developed by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440, revolutionized the way books were produced and distributed?

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Printing Press

Which powerful French emperor, who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century, was ultimately defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare, and is often associated with an owl as her symbol?

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Athena

In Greek mythology, which winged horse was born from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa?

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Pegasus

What famous French landmark was completed in 1889 and stands at 1,083 feet (330 meters) tall?

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Eiffel Tower

What is the name of the mission that landed the first two humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the moon in July 1969?

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Apollo 11

Which American inventor and entrepreneur, born in 1854, is best known for his invention of the safety razor and the founding of the company that bears his name?

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King Camp Gillette

Often seen on traditional pirate flags, which symbol features a skull and two crossed bones?

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Jolly Roger

Which famous nurse, also known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” tended to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War?

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Florence Nightingale

In 1953, which British Prime Minister played a significant role in orchestrating the overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh?

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Winston Churchill

Which U.S. President, a skilled diplomat, negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with France in 1803, doubling the country’s size?

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Thomas Jefferson

Originating in ancient China, which popular strategy board game is played by two players on a grid with black and white stones?

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Go

In Greek mythology, who was the king of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus?

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Zeus

What is the name of the famous speech given by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the American Civil War, addressing human equality and the abolition of slavery?

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The Gettysburg Address

Originating in the 14th century, which Chinese philosophy and practice involves arranging objects and space to achieve harmony and balance?

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Feng Shui

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