History trivia questions
1731 multiple-choice History trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- Who were first to wear something like mens underwear?
- When was the first pull-on mens underwear invented ?
- This chocolate flavored milk drink, test-marketed by Nestle in 2002, was an utter failure.
- In order to get the Generation-X car buyers, this cross-over SUV was made by GM from 2001-2005. It was a financial failure.
- The Edsel was a terrible dud for Ford Motor Co. How was the name derived?
- He was an otherwise great inventor but his car was a total flop. It featured a gas gauge that made a loud whistle when the gas supply was low. Who was this inventor of the vacuum tube, an invention that led to the development of radio?
- It was still the custom in the 1960s for many people to not eat meat on Fridays. McDonalds could not stand to lose these customers on Friday so this product was developed.
- This movie featured two of the biggest stars of 1986. They were a married couple form 1985-1989. George Harrison also appeared in the movie. Although the movie was beautifully filmed, it was a critical and financial flop.
- He was an important inventor and a much criticized teacher. When he tried to invent a plane, it looked like a flying bee-hive and did not perform well. Who was this man who wanted a law to ban deaf people from marrying?
- Funky Fries was a brand name of frozen French Fries developed by the Ore-Ida subsidy of Heinz Foods. Which of the following was not a flavor of Funky Fries?
- Water World and The Postman were two of the biggest flops in movie history. Who was the star of both of these films?
- Panasonic developed the VHS type of tape and Sony developed this type.
- Geographically, Mayan cities were mainly situated in which of these locations?
- In Mesoamerican chronology, this period of time is dubbed Classic Era, and marks the peak of the cities of the Maya southern lowlands.
- Classic Maya kings carried this title, meaning supreme and sacred ruler.
- Ixtab, wife of Chamer was the Maya goddess of this, regarded as an honor by the Mayan people.
- Maya ritual ceremonies were particularly noted for which one of these reasons?
- Which of these is the most recognizable feature of Maya architecture?
- Mayas used a special kind of shorthand for easier counting, which consisted of these three main symbols.
- Due to the lack of natural resources, the Mayans were not familiar with this material, which helped in the advancement of many other civilizations.
- In the 4th century, the Mayas were among the first civilizations to use what in their counting system?
- Which of the following was NOT a result of the failed attempt to rescue American hostages during the Iran hostage crisis of 1980?
- What Turkish assassin shot and wounded Pope John Paul II in 1981?
- Who was shot and killed at Manila airport, the Phillippines in 1983?
- What countrys civilian airliner was shot down by a Russian fighter jet in 1983?
- 1981 marked the launch of this first spaceworthy NASA shuttle.
- This city was elected to host the 1984 summer Olympics without a vote -- it was the only city to submit a bid.
- 1987 brought this black day for the US stock market.
- In 1989 this actress, in partnership with the Ameritech Pension fund, purchased the town of Braselton, GA for $20 million.
- 1982 saw the murders associated with this over-the-counter drug.