What Do You Know About the 19th Century?

Welcome to our 19th Century Trivia Quiz. This was a period of profound transformation, with monumental events and inventions that shaped the course of human history. From the bustling cities of the United States to the grandeur of the British Empire and beyond, the 19th century is rich with stories waiting to be discovered. This quiz will test your knowledge of this fascinating era, covering a wide range of topics. So, let's step back in time and see how much you know about the 19th century...
 
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What European country experienced a major revolution in 1848?
Germany
Spain
France
Britain
 
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The British Empire formally ended the practice of slavery in which year?
1807
1788
1865
1833
 
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What important development in transportation was invented in the 19th Century?
The submarine
The airplane
The steam engine
The automobile
 
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What event marked the beginning of the California Gold Rush in the United States?
igning of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Gold Rush of Klondike
California Statehood
Discovery of gold in Sutter's Mill
 
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Which US President was assassinated in the 19th century?
Theodore Roosevelt
James A. Garfield
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
 
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Hint
The Kingdom of Italy was unified in which year?
1890
1848
1815
1861
 
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Who was the British monarch for the majority of the 19th century?
Queen Elizabeth I
King Edward VII
Queen Victoria
King George III
 
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The United States acquired the Louisiana Territory from which country in 1803?
Russia
Mexico
France
England
 
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What major historical event took place in Russia in 1861?
The Russo-Japanese War
The October Revolution
The Crimean War
The Emancipation of the Serfs
 
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Hint
Which famous novel, often associated with the British Empire, was published in 1859?
Pride and Prejudice
A Tale of Two Cities
Oliver Twist
Moby Dick
 
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True or False: The discovery of bacteria happened during the 19th century
True
False
 
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In 1825, the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives was opened in which country?
England
France
United States
Germany
 
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Which famous composer composed the famous "Ride of the Valkyries" during the 19th century?
Franz Schubert
Ludwig van Beethoven
Richard Wagne
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
 
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