Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Which Year was the first television invented?
The first electronic television was invented in 1927.
Which countries fought The 100 Years War?
Who shot and killed the American outlaw Jesse James?
What was the bloodiest battle in the US Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg cost 52,000 lives!
In which year did George Washington become the first president of USA?
Which German General was nicknamed 'The Desert Fox'?
Rommel was called the desert fox for his quick victories in North Africa's deserts
Which War was the shortest?
The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted for 38 minutes!
The Russo-Georgian War (2008)
How many British colonies formed the United States of America?
The 13 colonies were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
True or False: Napoleon once ran away from a pack of bunnies.
After releasing too many bunnies for a hunt, they turned around and attacked Napoleon and his people, causing them to run away in fright.
Who was the Emperor of Japan during WW2?
What is Paul Revere famous for shouting?
According to historians, Paul Revere did not shout anything, he had to keep quiet as to not alert the British.
"The British Are Coming!"
"The British Have Arrived!"
Nothing, the operation was hush hush.
From 1912 to 1947, the Olympics used to give medals for fine art. Which of these was NOT one of the arts in the Olympics?
Medals were given for literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, and music.
Where were the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the American Constitution stored during WWII?
Which of these was NOT one of the original colonies of the United States?
President Abraham Lincoln Was Also a ________ Champion.
Before the 16th president took office, Abraham Lincoln was declared a wrestling champion. The 6'4" president had only one loss among his around 300 contests.
Did Mary REALLY have a little lamb?
The nursery rhyme is actually based on Mary Sawyer, an 11 year old in Boston in the last 1860s whose lamb followed her to school one day.
No History Trophy For You!
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You Really Know Your History!
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