A Basic World History Quiz
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Is history your favorite subject? How much do you know about basic world history? Take up a basic world history quiz and prove to us that you know enough to pass the test with more than 80%. History is a crucial subject for humanity. It is not just to know what happened in the past in this world but to learn great things for our present so that we can build a better future for this world. So, get ready to learn some amazing facts. Let's go!
- 1.
In which year did World War I begin?- A.
1923
- B.
1938
- C.
1917
- D.
1914
- 2.
In which country was Adolf Hitler born?
- A.
France
- B.
Germany
- C.
Austria
- D.
Hungary
- 3.
Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
- A.
New York
- B.
Austin
- C.
Dallas
- D.
Miami
- 4.
Who fought in the war of 1812?
- A.
Andrew Jackson
- B.
Arthur Wellesley
- C.
Otto von Bismarck
- D.
Napoleon
- 5.
Which general famously stated, 'I shall return?'
- A.
Bull Halsey
- B.
George Patton
- C.
Douglas MacArthur
- D.
Omar Bradley
- 6.
In which decade did American involvement in the Korean War take place?
- A.
1970s
- B.
1950s
- C.
1920s
- D.
1960s
- 7.
In which country was the Battle of Hastings in 1066 fought?
- A.
France
- B.
Russia
- C.
England
- D.
Norway
- 8.
By the king of which country was the Magna Carta published?
- A.
France
- B.
Austria
- C.
Italy
- D.
England
- 9.
The first successful printing press was developed by this man.
- A.
Johannes Gutenberg
- B.
Benjamin Franklin
- C.
Sir Isaac Newton
- D.
Martin Luther
- 10.
The disease that ravaged and killed a third of Europe's population in the 14th century is known as:
- A.
The White Death
- B.
Plague (Black Death)
- C.
Smallpox
- D.
Malaria
- 11.
Between which two countries was the Hundred Years War fought?
- A.
Italy and Carthage
- B.
England and Germany
- C.
France and England
- D.
Spain and France
- 12.
Which Roman Emperor built a massive wall across Northern Britain in 122 A.D.?
- A.
Marcus Aurelius
- B.
Hadrian
- C.
Nero
- D.
Augustus
- 13.In which year did Albert Einstein get the Nobel Prize?
- A.
1914
- B.
1922
- C.
1929
- D.
1935
- 14.Neil Armstrong landed on the moon on
- A.
March 10, 1959
- B.
August 11, 1961
- C.
July 20, 1969
- D.
May 20, 1972
- 15.
This man wrote a document known as the 95 Theses.
- A.
Martin Luther
- B.
Saint Augustus
- C.
Henry David Thoreau
- D.
Voltaire
- 16.
In 1594, William Shakespeare joined the company of this London theatre.
- A.
Broadway
- B.
Oxford University Theatre
- C.
The Globe
- D.
The London Palladium
- 17.
The Khmer Rouge was a regime ruling this nation in the 20th century.
- A.
Vietnam
- B.
Laos
- C.
Cambodia
- D.
China
- 18.
What famous 5th century A.D conqueror was known as 'The Scourge of God?'
- A.
Hannibal
- B.
Julius Caesar
- C.
William the Conqueror
- D.
Attila the Hun
- 19.
What famous rifle is known in America as 'The Gun that Won the West?'
- A.
Henry Repeating Rifle
- B.
Colt Peacemaker
- C.
Winchester Model 1873
- D.
Remington Army Revolver
- 20.
Who was the first Western explorer to reach China?
- A.
Magellan
- B.
Cook
- C.
Marco Polo
- D.
Sir Francis Drake
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(2).jpg "Between which two countries was the Hundred Years War fought?")
(2).jpg "Which Roman Emperor built a massive wall across Northern Britain in 122 A.D.?")
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