Once again we dive into the colorful waters of the past in our quest to find the best history questions for our next quiz! It's time to blow the dust off those history lessons and information you've received, and answer the next 15 questions...
What year did the Nobel prize start being awarded?
1901
1851
1801
1951
Which two countries signed the Ribbentrop-Molotov agreement?
Russia and Germany
England and Ireland
Poland and Finland
Austria and Germany
Which of these countries wasn't a part of the Soviet Union?
Turkey
Armenia
Turkmenistan
Belarus
Which empire controlled the biggest area?
Mongol Empire
British Empire
Ottoman Empire
Roman Empire
Which of these countries only gave women the vote during the 1970s?
Switzerland
England
Belgium
France
The Roman emperor Augustus was the ________ of Julius Caesar.
Father
Nephew
Grandson
Brother
The Solomon and Samoan islands were colonies of...
Germany
England
Denmark
France
What show was Abraham Lincoln watching when he was murdered?
Our American Cousin
King Lear
Hamlet
Father
What were Samurai called when they had no master to serve?
Ronin
Pirates
Ninjas
Shoguns
How much did the USA pay Russia for Alaska in 1867?
$7.2 million
$72 million
$2.7 million
$27 million
What is Edmund Kemper famous for being?
A serial killer
A physicist
An inventor
A statesman
How long did the Ottoman Empire exist?
About 600 years
About 160 years
About 1000 years
About 200 years
The leader 'Charles the Great' was also known as...
King Arthur
Charlemagne
Alexander the Great
Hannibal
During the 'War of the Roses', what house was represented by the white rose?
York
Lancaster
Windsor
Stark
In what year did Ireland get independence from England?
1921
1871
1891
1901
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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 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!
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