History trivia questions
1731 multiple-choice History trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- Which of the following is not associated with the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War?
- Which countries were Israels enemies during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, also known as the Six-Day War?
- The Charge of the Light Brigade, which remained in history as a rather incompetent and unsuccessful cavalry charge, led by Lord Cardigan, occurred during which military conflict?
- During Operation Barbarossa, which began on June 22, 1941, the Red Army was found unprepared for a possible attack for what reason?
- The British colony of Hong Kong was finally defeated by Japanese Forces in December, 1941 on Christmas day. The locals called that day by what name?
- On 18 February 1943, Joseph Goebbels gave a speech, aiming to persuade the Germans not to give up Nazi idealism. The speech was delivered in front of which building, located near Potzdamer Platz?
- Which top Nazi Leader, considered a possible successor of Hitler, chief of the Reich Main Security Office, and Reich governor of Bohemia and Moravia, was killed during Operation Anthropoid?
- Winston Churchill made the following statement about the battle that occurred between October 23 and November 3, 1942: Now this is not the end, it is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Name the battle.
- This major battle that the Germans failed during WW II became the largest armored engagement of all time, and included the most costly single day of aerial warfare in history.
- What was the name of the bomb dropped over Nagasaki during WW II?
- Rosie the Riveter was a character that represented all the women joining the workforce during World War II, when the factories were empty and needed staff. The picture of Rosie could be seen on many posters and stamps all of which had what slogan?
- This organization, often referred to as a predecessor of the European Union, was founded after WW II to prevent the outbreak of such conflicts.
- The Cold war, which began in 1947 was a consequence of World War II. Who were the leaders of the two superpowers (The USA and the Soviet Union) at the beginning of the Cold War?
- What war began in 1914?
- When was the first rollercoaster built?
- Who was Time Magazines Person of the Year for 2007?
- People Magazine named a 2007 Star of the Year. This star is the new face of Versace, plays around with a Grand-Am race car and became the father of two. Who is this Prince Charming?
- What gentleman made the cover of Details Magazine and was ranked # 7 as a Good Father in Details Magazines 50 Most Influential Men Under 45?
- What author broke the record for book sales when the last book in her famous series sold 15 million copies in 24 hours?
- Time Magazine made a list of The Ten Best Buzzwords of 2007. The #1 Buzzword was a noun meaning an older woman who romantically pursues younger men. What was Time Magazines # 1 Buzzword in 2007?
- The movie No Country for Old Men based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy was on many list of 10 Best Films of the Year and won Best Picture from the National Board of Review and the Critics Choice Awards. Who directed No Country for Old Men?
- Together at last! Late Show with David Letterman won the # 1 spot in The 10 Best TV Ads. Long thought to be estranged, what billionaire is Dave cuddling up with to cheer on their respective football teams.
- If you cant do the time, dont commit the crime. Which of the following celebrities spent the LEAST amount of time in jail in 2007?
- The town of Hastings, where the Battle of Hastings took place, is located in which county?
- Who conquered England as a result of the Battle of Hastings?
- Which Anglo-Saxon King of England died at the Battle of Hastings?
- How many minutes did President Bush remain seated, reading My Pet Goat in a 3rd-grade classroom in Florida, after he was first told America is under attack on September 11, 2001?
- Lawrence Wright, author of The Looming Tower, a new account of Al Qaedas attack on the U.S., reveals that the Afghans fighting alongside bin Laden in the 1980s considered him what?
- What was the flight number of the hijacked plane that crashed in rural Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001?
- The CIA knew Al Qaeda operatives met secretly in Malaysia in January 2001, and that later two of them, eventual 9/11 hijackers, entered the U.S. When did the CIA share this with the FBI?