Do you have a passion for history and a love for things that happened in the past? Then this quiz should be just right for you, as we have 12 challenging historical questions for you to answer. No expertise needed, just a bit of historical knowledge and a good sense of logic!
1 of 12
What year did the United States become a country?
On July 4th, 1776 - by issuing the famous Declaration of Independence.
1776
1792
1492
1876
2 of 12
Which countries fought in the 100 years war?
The 100 war is the name used by historians to describe OVER 100 years (1337 to 1453) of warlike actions between France and England.
England and France
The United States and Vietnam
Spain and Portugal
Israel and Jordan
3 of 12
Which one survived the longest, the Western Roman Empire or the Eastern Roman Empire?
After the fall of Rome, the Eastern Roman Empire survived for centuries more.
Western Roman Empire with Rome as Capital
Eastern Roman Empire with Constantinople as Capital
4 of 12
Who was Jimmy Hoffa?
Hoffa was an American labor union leader who disappeared in 1975 and was never found.
A famous Senator who fought for civil rights in the 1960s
A bank robber who disappeared
A gangster who ruled Denver
An American labor union leader
5 of 12
What year did the tragic Boston Marathon bombing take place?
It happened on April 15th, 2013. 3 people lost their lives and many others were wounded.
2009
2003
2017
2013
6 of 12
Who was the last Russian president before Vladimir Putin first took office in 2000?
Boris Yeltsin was president of Russia from 1991 to 1999.
Dmitry Medvedev
Lev Kamenev
Boris Yeltsin
Mikhail Gorbachev
7 of 12
How many years has Elizabeth II been queen?
Queen Elizabeth II has been in the royal seat since 1952, upon her father's death.
In what country did Napoleon suffer his final defeat?
Belgium is where the famous battle of Waterloo took place.
Italy
France
Belgium
Spain
10 of 12
How many times did King Henry VIII of England marry?
He married 6 times, and started the Anglican church to enable divorce.
3
4
6
2
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What Civil War general was eventually elected as President of the United States?
He was the 18th president.
Chester A. Arthur
Andre Johnson
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ulysses S. Grant
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What country did Vietnam declare its independence from in 1945?
Before WW2, Vietnam was a French colony.
China
England
France
Portugal
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