history-easy Trivia Quiz # 12
This is History Easy Quiz # 12; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main History Easy Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random History Easy Trivia Quiz.History Easy Trivia Question 1
The Cold War - What Cold War era Soviet leader disagreed with Kennedy over the future of Berlin?
The correct answer is 'Khrushchev'
History Easy Trivia Question 2
Heroes of the Civil War - Abolitionist and reformer, Frederick Douglass, was born a slave.
The correct answer is 'True'
Frederick Douglass was born a slave but escaped slavery on September 3, 1838. He was a famous abolitionist at that time period.
History Easy Trivia Question 3
Early US History - In order to avoid or limit potential problems with Native Americans, England had also closed much of the West to settlement, angering many colonists who were anxious to move into the rich and fertile Ohio Valley. This, and another thorny issue caused anger and resentment to grow in the colonies. Name this other issue.
The correct answer is 'taxation'
Colonists were particularly sensitive to any form of taxation--they believed that since England did not allow the colonies any representation in Parliament, then that body had no right to tax the colonies. Riots broke out over this and other issues, but neither side was willing to compromise. After a brief lull, the die was cast--revolution was inevitable.
History Easy Trivia Question 4
The Mughal Dynasty of India - What founder of the Mughal Dynasty moved his followers to India?
The correct answer is 'Babur'
History Easy Trivia Question 5
General World War II Trivia - What island battle has been immortalized through a picture of the flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi?
The correct answer is 'Iwo Jima'
The dramatic photo has been on postage stamps and has been made into a bronze sculpture located in Washington, D.C.
History Easy Trivia Question 6
Remembering the 50s - Slang (American) - If a girl had a reputation as "fast", what was she?
The correct answer is 'Sexually active'
"Fast" was the direct opposite of "frigid", and was the surest designation, whether true or not, to ruin the chaste reputation of a 50's young lady.
History Easy Trivia Question 7
Richmond: A Walk Through History - Richmond has been the capital of Virginia since 1780 when it was moved from Williamsburg. Before Williamsburg, the capital was located in the first permanent English settlement in the New World. What was its name?
The correct answer is 'Jamestown'
In May 1607, three ships, 'Susan Constant', 'Godspeed' and 'Discovery', landed at what is now known as the Jamestown settlement. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, replicas of the three ships were built and will visit cities along the East Coast as floating museums. Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg are located about 45 minutes from Richmond. Scenic Route 5 stretches between Richmond and Williamsburg with several historic plantations along the way.
History Easy Trivia Question 8
Civil War : Volume 4 - This was Confederate General Thomas Johnathan Jackson's nickname.
The correct answer is 'Stonewall'
This name was given to Jackson on the battlefield of First Manassas by Confederate Gen. Bee.
History Easy Trivia Question 9
Structure of WWII - In which region of France was D-Day fought?
The correct answer is 'Normandy'
This gave us the famous 'Normandy Landings'.
History Easy Trivia Question 10
Flower Power Daze (American) - Who coined the phrase "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out?"
The correct answer is 'Timothy Leary'
Timothy Francis Leary, Ph.D., was an American writer, psychologist, and advocate of psychedelic drug research and use.