History may be a thing of the past, but it can still be alive and kicking inside your head! Are the dust-covered facts of a time gone by still clear and clean for you? Are the old stories still getting told within your memory? Prove it to us and ace our latest history quiz!
This notable scientist and inventor who, among other things, promoted alternative crops to cotton, prevented soil depletion and advocated the growing of peanuts.
As we said in our hint, George Washington Carver did not invent the peanut butter. That honor belongs to Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Canada.
A group of highly influential English nobles during Victorian times.
The common citizens of Rome
An ancient tribe of Syrians thought to exist today in Iran
A French underground militia during WWII
8 of 12
Who was the only American President to serve more than 2 terms in office?
Roosevelt won a third term by defeating Republican nominee Wendell Willkie in the 1940 United States presidential election. He remains the only president to serve for more than two terms.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
9 of 12
During the Middle Ages, a knight would have an attendant that served him before becoming a knight himself. What was he called?
It was usually a young man of high birth as it was always the procedure to be a squire before being a knight.
The dangerous sea voyage early Dutch and Portuguese sailors took to get silk to sell to nobles in Europe
The road Chinese silk merchants used to transport the emperor's silk
The metaphorical voyage of believer to sinner according to the Celtic traditions
An ancient land route connecting parts of Asia, Africa and Europe
12 of 12
Which of these men was NOT a famous American mobster during prohibition?
Eliot Ness was one of the FBI's most celebrated agents who lead the fight against US organized crime during prohibition
Eliot Ness
Baby Face Nelson
Al Capone
Meyer Lansky
You Still Have Much History to Learn
It may be time to brush up on your history a bit. There's no need to fret though since we're sure that with a little... READ MOREIt may be time to brush up on your history a bit. There's no need to fret though since we're sure that with a little more care and attention you'll be able to get much better results on your next attempt. While many people find it easy to disregard what happened in the past, the wise know that there's much that can be learned from it!
Good show! From your answers it is clear that you know your history pretty well. Even though your score isn't perfect... READ MOREGood show! From your answers it is clear that you know your history pretty well. Even though your score isn't perfect, you show enough enthusiasm for the subject matter to be considered an amateur historian, and with further study you could quite easily become an expert! Make sure to share this quiz with your friends and family to see if they're as knowledgeable as you are!
Absolutely incredible! Your knowledge of the history is sublime. You are a keen lover of history. The world truly is... READ MOREAbsolutely incredible! Your knowledge of the history is sublime. You are a keen lover of history. The world truly is better off with you in it, since without people like you, we'd be cursed to keep repeating the same historical mistakes over and over again. Make sure to share this quiz with your friends and family to see if they're as knowledgeable as you are.
Subscribe and REMOVE ALL ADS
LOVE our articles but HATE our ads? For only $3.89 per month, enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience that lets you focus on what matters most — enjoying all of our content, uninterrupted.
🔒 100% Secure Payment 📅 Cancel Anytime, No Strings Attached
Unlock a cleaner, faster browsing experience today and gain the freedom to navigate without visual clutter.
Ready for a Ad-Free experience? Upgrade now for just $3.89/month!
To enable your Ad-Free Subscription, please fill the fields below
Thank you for your subscription!
Your subscription was successful, now you can enjoy an ad-free experience!!
Note: To make sure you get no ads, please make sure to log in to your account. If you are logged in already, then refresh the page. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
This content is reserved for our members
Join Our Community for FREE and Enjoy:
Full and free access to ALL content.
The 'Daily Mail' service sends the highest quality and the most fascinating content directly to your inbox.