Incredible Historical Facts Trivia Quiz!

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1. A great civilization called Egypt blossomed in the fertile valleys of the Nile River. What does the name 'Egypt' stand for?

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Just another question where the answer is in the question.

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Incredible Historical Facts Trivia Quiz! - Quiz

This trivia quiz is about incredible historical facts! Did you know that the first remains that prove the early man's evolution were found in Africa, and there have... see morejust been two world wars that shook the world as we know it? If you consider yourself a know it all when it comes to history, all you have to do is take this quiz and see how high you score. see less

2. Madame Marie Sklodowska-Curie and her husband discovered radium in 1898. What was her husband's name?

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This question relies on the knowledge that in many culture, the woman takes the last name of the man she marries.

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3. Galileo (1564-1642) published "The Starry Messenger" in what year?

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It's conventionally known that ( ) after a name refers to the years of birth and death of that person. And most people publish their work while they're still living, and 1610 is the only year that falls between Galileo's birth and death.

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4. Sherwood Anderson wrote his 1918 masterpiece "Winesburg, Ohio", inspired by his experience as a young man growing up in what small town?

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The clue here, of course, is Ohio. Do you remember where Grovers Corner is from?

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5. What monarch of England reluctantly signed the 'Magna Carta'?

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You should be able to make the connection of Monarch = King.

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6. The three largest countries that border Belgium are France, Germany, and the Dutch-speaking Netherlands. Which of the following is NOT an official language of Belgium?

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It's all about proximity!

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7. 'Hypo' is the Greek prefix meaning 'beneath.' Which of the following brain structures is directly below the thalamus?

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The only excuse for not getting this question right is if you only know a language that has no concept of 'root' 'prefix' or 'suffix'.

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8. Amendment 18 to the US Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors. Which amendment later repealed Amendment 18?

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To understand this, you must have the concept of cause and effect and chronological order. In order for something to be undone, it has to be done first!

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9. Who invented the assault rifle AK-47, and in what year was it patented?

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I did not explain that AK stands for Avtomat (automatic) Kalashnikova, but the 47 should lead you to the right year and, thus, the right answer.

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10. What male author wrote "Encyclopedia Brown," the long-running series about a boy detective hired to solve the town's pettiest crimes?

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Donald is the only 'male' first name in the list. Do you know what the other authors wrote?

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11. Due to an extensive overcast, the pilots of Bockscar could not drop the atomic bomb 'Fat Man' at their original target in Kokura, and opted for their second choice in Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. What Japanese expression is now referred to someone who avoids something unpleasant without their knowing it?

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This question does rely somewhat on your world history knowledge. However, since Kokura escaped an atomic bomb because of a the weather...I'd say that's pretty damn lucky.

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12. During deep sleep, an EEG picks up the lowest frequency brain wave ranging 1-4 Hz known as the Delta wave. Put the following brain waves in order of increasing frequency.

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Knowing that Delta is the lowest frequency, it must appear first in the order.

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13. You have 36 to the 1/2 power red flowers, four yellow flowers, and positive x number of purple flowers. Which of these do you have most of?

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This concept is called 'class inclusion.' When shown a poster filled with red and yellow flowers and asked "Are there more yellow flowers or more flowers", children younger than 7 answer incorrectly. So if you get this question wrong, you must have the mental age of a toddler.

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A great civilization called Egypt blossomed in the fertile valleys of...
Madame Marie Sklodowska-Curie and her husband discovered radium in...
Galileo (1564-1642) published "The Starry Messenger" in what...
Sherwood Anderson wrote his 1918 masterpiece "Winesburg,...
What monarch of England reluctantly signed the 'Magna Carta'?
The three largest countries that border Belgium are France, Germany,...
'Hypo' is the Greek prefix meaning 'beneath.' Which of...
Amendment 18 to the US Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale,...
Who invented the assault rifle AK-47, and in what year was it...
What male author wrote "Encyclopedia Brown," the...
Due to an extensive overcast, the pilots of Bockscar could not drop...
During deep sleep, an EEG picks up the lowest frequency brain wave...
You have 36 to the 1/2 power red flowers, four yellow flowers, and...
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