As the American journalist, Norman Cousins, once said, 'History is a vast early warning system.' This means that unless we look to the past to guide us, the way forwards will be far more turbulent than it should be. Throughout the ages, figures like Henry VIII, Christopher Columbus, and Florence Nightingale paved the way for humanity's progress, for better or for worse, and it's our duty to remember exactly who they were and what they did. This trivia quiz will determine just how much you already know, and how much more you still need to discover.
Where was Christopher Columbus headed, when he ended up in America?
Greenland
South Africa
Scandinavia
The East Indies
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In what year did Henry Ford open the Ford Motor Company?
1903
1920
1934
1887
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What was Voltaire's birth name?
Henri da Voltara
Guillame Algarotti
Franรงois-Marie Arouet
Willem du Chatelet
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Oh dear, unfortunately your results aren't as brilliant as they could have been. You probably won't be winning any... READ MOREOh dear, unfortunately your results aren't as brilliant as they could have been. You probably won't be winning any history scholarships anytime soon, either. But don't despair, since very few things in life are as satisfying as delving deep into our world's history. There's just so much variety to discover that it'll never need to get boring or repetitive. In the words of Marcus Garvey, 'A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.'
Congratulations on getting such a brilliant result. It's great to see that some people still like to brush up on their... READ MORECongratulations on getting such a brilliant result. It's great to see that some people still like to brush up on their historical knowledge from time to time, since you definitely couldn't have remembered all of that from your school days. Without the study of history, the world would be doomed to keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again, so good on you for keeping the tradition alive. In the words of Eduardo Galeano, 'History never really says 'Goodbye.' History says, 'See you later.''
Congratulations, your knowledge of historical figures and their deeds is exceptional! Stretching from the War of the... READ MORECongratulations, your knowledge of historical figures and their deeds is exceptional! Stretching from the War of the Three Kingdoms to the records set by Babe Ruth, there are very few questions that can catch you off guard. We'd recommend that you consider joining a local, or possibly even national, quiz group. Just think of all the glory that's been bestowed upon great winners throughout the ages. The prize money's usually not too bad either! In the words of Martin Luther King Jr, 'We are not makers of history. We are made by history.'
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