history-easy Trivia Quiz # 3
This is History Easy Quiz # 3; 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
Cold War 1945-1949 - The Soviet Union signed which military pact with the Eastern European nations?
The correct answer is 'Warsaw Pact'
The Warsaw Pact, formed in 1955, consisted of the Eastern European satellite countries.
History Easy Trivia Question 2
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 3
Kings of India - Speaker No 5: "Personally I became a ruler in tumultuous times yet I maintained my dignity and never bowed down to the foreign rulers. I was considered one of the greatest Hindu rulers and that too, at a time when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. For me, maintaining justice and treating my subjects equally was more important than any religion!"
Which of these kings is most likely to be Speaker No: 5?
Which of these kings is most likely to be Speaker No: 5?
The correct answer is 'Shivaji (Maratha Dynasty)'
Shivaji was known as a fearless leader who fought the Mughal Empire under Aurangazeb. He was quite renowned for his valour and cunning mind! More information on him can be accessed at http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/greatlkings/shivaji/
History Easy Trivia Question 4
Your Average Middle School U.S History Quiz - In 1849 some people were swept up in the excitement of what is called The Gold Rush. In what state was gold found?
The correct answer is 'California'
In 1848 Joseph Marshall found some pieces of gold in a stream on the property of a man named Joseph Sutter. No one could keep a secret and by 1849 people were leaving their jobs and homes in the east and travelling to California in the hopes of finding some gold. Some estimate that over 300,000 people came to California. They were given the name, the "49'ers".
History Easy Trivia Question 5
Wars and Conflicts of the 20th Century - This war, which occurred in the early 20th century was fought between Russia and Japan. What was it called?
The correct answer is 'The Russo-Japanese War'
The Russo-Japanese War was an armed conflict between Russia and Japan in 1904 to 1905. The cause of the war was that Russian expansion in east Asia ran counter to Japanese plans for gaining a foothold on the Asian mainland. In 1898 Russia leased Port Arthur (now Lüshun) from China, with the intention of making it a great Asiatic port and the headquarters of Russian naval power in the Pacific. Russia had poured troops into Manchuria during the Boxer Uprising in 1900 but, faced with the Anglo-Japanese alliance of 1902, promised to leave Chinese territory.
History Easy Trivia Question 6
Eighth Grade U.S. History Test - The Transcontinental Railroad was built to connect both coasts of the United States. One railroad worked from west to east while other workers labored from east to west. In what state did the tracks join to form the Transcontinental Railroad?
The correct answer is 'Utah'
The Transcontiental Railroad was a product of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad. Chinese laborers worked on the portion that came from California to Utah. Their job was very difficult because they had to brave mountain snows and rugged terrain. The east to west portion of the railroad used many Irish laborers. Finally on May 10, 1869 the two tracks joined at Promotory Summit, Utah.
History Easy Trivia Question 7
Military History 1200A.D-1815A.D - What European conflict began in 1756 and spread around the globe(the North American installment was named The French and Indian War)?
The correct answer is 'Seven Years' War'
History Easy Trivia Question 8
Cold War 1945-1949 - The United States offered what to help influence democracy in many nations?
The correct answer is 'Marshall Plan'
The Marshall Aid plan was created by George Marshall Jr. who was the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and the Secretary of State during this time.
History Easy Trivia Question 9
Kings of India - Speaker No 10: "A Hindu king, I actually patronised other religions notably Buddhism. In 643 A.D, I convened a special religious assembly which was attended by scholars from a number of religions. I even sent a Buddhist ambassador to the then Chinese king. I am from the Thaneshwar kingdom."
Who is our last speaker for the day?
Who is our last speaker for the day?
The correct answer is 'Harsha Vardhana'
A brief history of Harsha’s life can be found out at http://www.punjabstate.com/history/alexander_harshavardhan.shtml
So here ends the great discussion amongst the kings – some tyrants, some indifferent, some secularists!
So here ends the great discussion amongst the kings – some tyrants, some indifferent, some secularists!
History Easy Trivia Question 10
Pompeii: A Buried Town - What was a language spoken by most Pompeiians?
The correct answer is 'Latin'
Note that many educated Romans spoke Greek as well as Latin.