History Terminology Test: Quiz!

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2572 | Total Attempts: 9,458,584
| Attempts: 170
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/15 Questions

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1972: Five Men Arrested At The Watergate
    • 1974: Nixon Limits Highway Speeds To 55 Mph
    • 1990: Operation Desert Shield Begins
    • 1989: Warner Brothers Pictures Is Born
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Explore your knowledge of historical accuracies with the History Terminology Test: Quiz! Identify mismatched year\/events across different periods, enhancing your understanding of historical timelines and critical thinking skills.

History Terminology Test: Quiz! - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1981: IBM Sells Its First Personal Computer

    • 1967: 1st Granulated Soap Flakes Arrive

    • 1841: President Harrison Dies 1 Month In Office

    • 1969: Neil Armstrong Walks On Moon

    Correct Answer
    A. 1967: 1st Granulated Soap Flakes Arrive
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the event "1967: 1st Granulated Soap Flakes Arrive" is not correctly matched. However, the explanation for this cannot be generated as there is no further information provided about why this event is considered incorrect.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1998: Mark McGwire Breaks Roger Maris' Record

    • 1972: Nixon Visits China

    • 1983: Crack Cocaine Is Developed

    • 1981: New York Daily News Published

    Correct Answer
    A. 1981: New York Daily News Published
    Explanation
    The New York Daily News is a newspaper that has been published since 1919, so it is incorrect to say that it was published in 1981.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1994: Mandela Elected President Of South Africa

    • 1988: Iran-Iraq War Ends After Eight Years

    • 1866: Leo Tolstoy Writes "War And Peace"

    • 1992: Grand Canyon Becomes National Park

    Correct Answer
    A. 1992: Grand Canyon Becomes National Park
    Explanation
    In 1992, the Grand Canyon did not become a national park. The Grand Canyon National Park was actually established on February 26, 1919.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1995: Israeli Prime Minister Rabin Is Assassinated

    • 1999: Russian President Boris Yeltsin Resigns

    • 1998: Explicit Starr Report Is Released On Clinton

    • 1997: U.S. Population Surpasses 100 Million

    Correct Answer
    A. 1997: U.S. Population Surpasses 100 Million
    Explanation
    The U.S. population surpassed 100 million long before 1997. In fact, the U.S. population reached 100 million in the year 1915. Therefore, the event of U.S. population surpassing 100 million in 1997 is not correctly matched.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1869: Suez Canal Opens To Traffic

    • 1995: Israeli Prime Minister Rabin Is Assassinated

    • 9010: Edward VII Of Great Britain Dies

    • 1988: Al Capone Convicted Of Tax Evasion

    Correct Answer
    A. 1988: Al Capone Convicted Of Tax Evasion
    Explanation
    The year/event 9010: Edward VII Of Great Britain Dies is not correctly matched. This is because the year 9010 is far in the future and it is not possible for an event from that year to have already occurred. The correct answer is 9010: Edward VII Of Great Britain Dies.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1791: Star-Spangled Banner Adopted As National Anthem

    • 1784: Benjamin Franklin Invents Bifocals

    • 1850: Levi Strauss Invents Blue Jeans

    • 1984: Macintosh Personal Computer Released

    Correct Answer
    A. 1791: Star-Spangled Banner Adopted As National Anthem
    Explanation
    The Star-Spangled Banner was actually adopted as the national anthem of the United States in 1931, not in 1791. The other events and years mentioned in the question are correctly matched.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1989: Exxon Valdez Runs Aground Spills Oil

    • 1997: Tony Blair Elected Prime Minister

    • 1784: Benjamin Franklin Invents Bifocals

    • 1978: Salvador Dali Paints "Persistence Of Memory"

    Correct Answer
    A. 1978: Salvador Dali Paints "Persistence Of Memory"
    Explanation
    The painting "Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali was actually created in 1931, not in 1978.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1836: Arc De Triumphe Is Completed After 30 Years

    • 1995: O.J. Simpson Is Acquitted Of Murder

    • 1848: Dial Telephones Are Introduced

    • 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes

    Correct Answer
    A. 1848: Dial Telephones Are Introduced
    Explanation
    In 1848, dial telephones were not introduced. The first dial telephone was actually introduced in 1892 by Almon Strowger. Before the dial telephone, telephones used a manual switchboard system where operators would connect calls by plugging in wires. So, the year/event of 1848 being matched with the introduction of dial telephones is incorrect.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1979: Sony Introduces The Walkman Radio

    • 1858: Lincoln-Douglas Debates Take Place

    • 1976: Wozniak And Jobs Start Apple Computers

    • 1861: Unemployment Insurance 1st Offered

    Correct Answer
    A. 1861: Unemployment Insurance 1st Offered
  • 11. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1860: Abraham Lincoln Is Elected President

    • 1994: Mandela Elected President Of South Africa

    • 1812: James Madison Is Elected President

    • 1863: League Of Women Voters Formed

    Correct Answer
    A. 1863: League Of Women Voters Formed
    Explanation
    The League of Women Voters was not formed in 1863. It was actually formed in 1920, just after the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1970: Jimi Hendrix And Janis Joplin Both Die

    • 1926: Harding Defeats Cox For President

    • 1803: Jefferson Purchases The Louisiana Territory

    • 2001: U.S. Spy Plane Collides With Chinese Plane

    Correct Answer
    A. 1926: Harding Defeats Cox For President
    Explanation
    In 1926, Harding did not defeat Cox for the presidency. Warren G. Harding was elected as the 29th President of the United States in 1920, defeating James M. Cox. Therefore, the year/event is not correctly matched.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1821: Mexico Declares Independence From Spain

    • 1833: League Of Nations Meets For The First Time

    • 1980: 57 Countries Boycott The Moscow Olympics

    • 1866: Leo Tolstoy Writes "War And Peace"

    Correct Answer
    A. 1833: League Of Nations Meets For The First Time
    Explanation
    The League of Nations was actually established in 1920, not in 1833. The League of Nations was an international organization founded after the end of World War I with the aim of maintaining peace and preventing future conflicts. It was replaced by the United Nations in 1945. Therefore, the year/event that is not correctly matched is 1833: League Of Nations Meets For The First Time.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1850: I.M. Singer Invents The Sewing Machine

    • 1994: Yasir Arafat Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize

    • 1986: American Civil Liberties Union Born

    • 1970: National Guard Kills Four Students At Kent State

    Correct Answer
    A. 1986: American Civil Liberties Union Born
    Explanation
    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was not born in 1986. It was actually founded in 1920. The ACLU is a nonprofit organization that works to defend and preserve individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. They have been involved in numerous landmark legal cases and advocacy efforts throughout their history.

    Rate this question:

  • 15. 

    Which of these year/events is not correctly matched?

    • 1804: Napoleon Proclaims Himself Emperor Of France

    • 2001: Timothy McVeigh Is Executed

    • 1821: Mexico Declares Independence From Spain

    • 1827: Freon First Used In Refrigerators

    Correct Answer
    A. 1827: Freon First Used In Refrigerators
    Explanation
    The given answer is correct because Freon was not first used in refrigerators in 1827. Freon, a brand name for a group of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants, was invented by Thomas Midgley Jr. in 1928. It was introduced as a safer alternative to the previously used toxic refrigerants. Therefore, the year/event of 1827 being matched with the first use of Freon in refrigerators is incorrect.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 6, 2025 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 06, 2025
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Apr 03, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Thames
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.