History quiz for trivia lovers

History quiz for trivia lovers - how will you do?

Question 1 of 10

Until 1979, Idi Amin was the head honcho of which nation, where he probably had more uniforms than a Hollywood costume department?

Question 2 of 10

In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail with grand ambitions of engaging the British in a bit of nautical drama. But before we dive into this maritime showdown, can you tell me what the word Armada translates to in Spanish? Spoiler alert: It’s not a bunch

Question 3 of 10

Which legendary Spanish author is famous for penning a tale about a delusional knight who tilts at windmills, thinking they're dragons, and has a loyal sidekick named Sancho Panza?

Question 4 of 10

In the merry month of May 1941, which notorious German warship turned the British battle cruiser HMS Hood into an underwater tourist attraction?

Question 5 of 10

Can you name the peace agreement from the Eighty Years' War that hit the pause button on all the sword-swinging and cannonball-lobbing from 1609 to 1621, giving everyone a much-needed breather to recharge their war batteries?

Question 6 of 10

In what year did Robert F. Kennedy tragically meet his untimely end, leaving the world to wonder what might have been had he dodged that fateful bullet?

Question 7 of 10

In 1955, which city saw British troops hanging up their patrol boots and calling it quits on their daily rounds, perhaps in favor of a nice cup of tea?

Question 8 of 10

What bold and attention-grabbing hue did the legendary World War I German ace pilot, Manfred Von Richthofen, choose to paint his aircraft, ensuring that anyone who saw him coming had just enough time to admire his style before realizing they were in serio

Question 9 of 10

During which famous naval clash did Lord Nelson meet his untimely demise, leaving his crew to wonder if he had just taken the phrase going down with the ship a bit too seriously?

Question 10 of 10

In the midst of which sibling rivalry on a national scale, also known as a civil war, did the Battle of Snyders Bluff unfold, where soldiers might have been more concerned with bluffing than battling?