history-easy Trivia Quiz # 13
This is History Easy Quiz # 13; 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 - The blockade of what European city in 1948 caused an emergency airlift of supplies?
The correct answer is 'Berlin'
History Easy Trivia Question 2
Ninth grade U.S. History: Part 2 - In 1540 this explorer set out to explore what is now the southwest part of the United States. His mission was to look for the 'Seven Cities of Gold'.
The correct answer is 'Francisco Coronado'
Corando believed, as many did, that there was a place called The Seven Cities of Gold. For two years he and about three hundred Spanish soldiers searched the southwest part, of what is now the United States, but failed to find anything but Indian villages.
History Easy Trivia Question 3
Ninth grade U.S. History: Part 2 - What happened on Ellis Island?
The correct answer is 'It was an island near New York where immigrants were processed for entry into the US'
Immigrants arriving from Europe by ship would first stop at Ellis Island which is in New York Harbor. They would be inspected for diseases and some were asked about their reason for coming to the United States. Ellis Island was named after a man who kept a tavern and small hotel there in the 1700s. Stangely, Ellis Island is partially in New York and a larger part is the property of the state of New Jersey.
History Easy Trivia Question 4
Structure of WWII - Who was the leader of the USSR at the time of the war?
The correct answer is 'Stalin'
Stalin ruled with an iron fist.
History Easy Trivia Question 5
It Happened During The 1970s - What did Jim Jones become infamous for during the 1970s?
The correct answer is 'Jonestown Massacre'
A religious cult figure, he brought his group of followers to Jonestown, Guyana. He shot himself after he murdered his followers by convincing most of them to drink cyanide-flavored fruit drink. Jones, a known prescription drug abuser, became paranoid when Congressman Leo Ryan visited Jonestown in 1978 for an inspection. Everything was okay until 16 cult followers wanted to leave Jonestown with Congressman Ryan, thus, causing Jones to panic. While waiting to depart at Port Kiatuma airbase, a local airfield, Jones' armed security guards arrived and killed Congressman Ryan and four other people. Later on the same day, Jones and 914 of his followers committed mass suicide. It's believed most followed Jones' instructions to drink cyanide-laced Flavor Aid; however, any followers who choose not to drink it were most likely involuntarily injected with cyanide, or were simply shot. Jones' body was discovered, in a chair, with a single gun shot wound to the head.
History Easy Trivia Question 6
Pompeii: A Buried Town - In what year did the eruption occur?
The correct answer is 'A.D. 79'
History Easy Trivia Question 7
The Most Controversial War of All - The Vietcong were *only* from the North.
The correct answer is 'False'
The Vietcong were our enemies fighting in South Vietnam. The North was already fully under Vietcong control.
History Easy Trivia Question 8
Military History 1200A.D-1815A.D - Religious warfare took place in Europe at a result of the Reformation. In France, Catholics and Huguenots battled. Who were Huguenots?
The correct answer is 'French Protestants'
History Easy Trivia Question 9
Ninth grade U.S. History: Part 2 - During the United States Civil War which one of these states was a Union state?
The correct answer is 'Pennsylvania'
Pennsylvania remained in the Union while the other states broke away and joined the Confederate States of America.
History Easy Trivia Question 10
Kings of India - Speaker No 8: "I may be one of the lesser members of this panel but my achievements in promoting communal peace speaks for itself. My empire extended from the Hindukush to parts of present-day India. The coins I issued depicted pictures of Greek, Roman, Persian, Hindu and Buddhist Gods. I was instrumental in the spreading of Buddhism to many parts of the world including Central Asia and China."
Who is the speaker No: 8?
Who is the speaker No: 8?
The correct answer is 'Kaniska I (Kushan Dynasty)'
A brief insight into the tolerance of the Kushan dynasty can be viewed at http://www.sabawoon.com/afghanpedia/Dynasty.Kushan.shtm