history-easy Trivia Quiz # 4
This is History Easy Quiz # 4; 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
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 2
Kings of India - Speaker No 6: "Communal problems were never a problem for me; I must say that I was quite lucky that I had a wily minister by the name of Chanakya (or Kautaliya) to help me in this! I founded a great empire."
Who is Speaker No: 6?
Who is Speaker No: 6?
The correct answer is 'Chandragupta (Maurya Dynasty)'
Chandragupta, with the help of Chanakya, overthrew the Naga Empire and founded the Maurya Empire (with its capital at Patliputra or present day Patna). Chanakya’s book on governance, 'Arthashastra' is still considered by many as one of the definitive guides to effective administration.
History Easy Trivia Question 3
The Cold War - What does a Cold War refer to?
The correct answer is 'a war of threats and fear'
History Easy Trivia Question 4
Your Average Middle School U.S History Quiz - What was the reason that the Pilgrims left England and sailed for America?
The correct answer is 'They were seeking freedom of religion'
In 1620 everyone in England was required to attend the Church of England which was considered to be the church of the king. This small group of people, who we today call the Pilgrims, took sixty five days to reach America.
History Easy Trivia Question 5
Heroes of the Civil War - Which war hero served as a general in the Battle of Shiloh? In addition, he was the 18th president.
The correct answer is 'Ulysses S. Grant'
When Ulysses S. Grant served as president, he served as a Republican from the years 1869 to 1877.
History Easy Trivia Question 6
Remembering the 50s - Slang (American) - What were "dibs"?
The correct answer is 'Claims'
A common expression, often shouted by a member of a group, laid an almost sacred claim to whatever object the first speaker named, such as "Got dibs on the blue one" or "dibs on that one". The remaining group members were relegated to claiming "dibs" on the other, unselected items.
History Easy Trivia Question 7
Hannibal Barca - What were the names of Hannibal's two brothers?
The correct answer is 'Hasdrubal and Mago'
Hasdrubal and Mago were not as good at warfare as Hannibal, but they were still good generals. Hasdrubal took the same route Hannibal did into Italy years after Hannibal's arrival, but he was defeated by a Roman Army and killed.
History Easy Trivia Question 8
Flower Power Daze (American) - What were the famous San Francisco cross-streets that drew the 'Flower Children'?
The correct answer is 'Haight-Ashbury'
Back in the mid 1960s, Haight-Ashbury was perhaps the most famous intersection in America, a place where young people came from all over the world in search of love and peace.
History Easy Trivia Question 9
The Defenestrations of Prague - The First Defenestration of Prague was a prelude to which war(s)?
The correct answer is 'The Hussite Wars'
The First Defenestration of Prague involved the killing of seven members of the hostile city council by a crowd of radical Czech Hussites on July 30, 1419. The prolonged Hussite Wars broke out shortly afterward, lasting until 1436. (The Hussites campaigned for reform in the Church and were in many respects "early Protestants").
History Easy Trivia Question 10
It Happened During The 1970s - What two cities hosted the only two Summer Olympics held during the 1970s?
The correct answer is 'Munich and Montreal'
In 1972, Munich won out over Montreal, Detroit, and Madrid, Spain. Unfortunately, the Munich Games are remembered for what began on September 5, 1972, with only six days left in the Games, when eight Arab terrorists ended-up killing two Israeli athletes, and taking nine more hostage. In 1976, Montreal won out over Moscow, and Los Angeles. The Montreal Games suffered no tragedies.