History quiz for trivia lovers - how will you do?

Question 1

In May of 1982, during a frosty exchange on the high seas, the British Navy sent the General Belgrano to a watery grave. Which country had the unfortunate honor of losing this ship, forever altering their naval headcount?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 2

In May of 1982, during a frosty exchange on the high seas, the British Navy sent the General Belgrano to a watery grave. Which country had the unfortunate honor of losing this ship, forever altering their naval headcount?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Answer

Brazil

Question 3

In May of 1982, during a frosty exchange on the high seas, the British Navy sent the General Belgrano to a watery grave. Which country had the unfortunate honor of losing this ship, forever altering their naval headcount?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Answer

Brazil

Answer

Chile

Question 4

In May of 1982, during a frosty exchange on the high seas, the British Navy sent the General Belgrano to a watery grave. Which country had the unfortunate honor of losing this ship, forever altering their naval headcount?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Answer

Brazil

Answer

Chile

Answer

United States

Question 5

In a battle of arithmetic befuddlement, can you calculate the exact duration of the so-called 21 Year War that unfolded between Sweden and Russia, or did they manage to sneak in a few extra years for dramatic effect?

Accepted Answer

Answer

103

Question 6

In a battle of arithmetic befuddlement, can you calculate the exact duration of the so-called 21 Year War that unfolded between Sweden and Russia, or did they manage to sneak in a few extra years for dramatic effect?

Accepted Answer

Answer

103

Answer

2

Question 7

In a battle of arithmetic befuddlement, can you calculate the exact duration of the so-called 21 Year War that unfolded between Sweden and Russia, or did they manage to sneak in a few extra years for dramatic effect?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

103

Answer

2

Question 8

In a battle of arithmetic befuddlement, can you calculate the exact duration of the so-called 21 Year War that unfolded between Sweden and Russia, or did they manage to sneak in a few extra years for dramatic effect?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

103

Answer

2

Answer

55

Question 9

In the world of television, which genre is Sir David Attenborough most likely to dominate like a lion ruling over the savanna?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Comedy

Question 10

In the world of television, which genre is Sir David Attenborough most likely to dominate like a lion ruling over the savanna?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Comedy

Answer

Music

Question 11

In the world of television, which genre is Sir David Attenborough most likely to dominate like a lion ruling over the savanna?

Accepted Answer

Nature

Answer

Comedy

Answer

Music

Question 12

In the world of television, which genre is Sir David Attenborough most likely to dominate like a lion ruling over the savanna?

Accepted Answer

Nature

Answer

Comedy

Answer

Music

Answer

Sport

Question 13

In which year did the grand finale of World War II take place, marking the end of global chaos and the beginning of peace negotiations over who got the last piece of victory cake?

Accepted Answer

Answer

1947

Question 14

In which year did the grand finale of World War II take place, marking the end of global chaos and the beginning of peace negotiations over who got the last piece of victory cake?

Accepted Answer

Answer

1947

Answer

1941

Question 15

In which year did the grand finale of World War II take place, marking the end of global chaos and the beginning of peace negotiations over who got the last piece of victory cake?

Accepted Answer

Answer

1947

Answer

1941

Answer

1943

Question 16

In which year did the grand finale of World War II take place, marking the end of global chaos and the beginning of peace negotiations over who got the last piece of victory cake?

Accepted Answer

1945

Answer

1947

Answer

1941

Answer

1943

Question 17

During World War I, what bold and vibrant color did the legendary German ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen choose to paint his aircraft, ensuring he was as noticeable in the sky as a peacock at a penguin party?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Black

Question 18

During World War I, what bold and vibrant color did the legendary German ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen choose to paint his aircraft, ensuring he was as noticeable in the sky as a peacock at a penguin party?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Black

Answer

Green

Question 19

During World War I, what bold and vibrant color did the legendary German ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen choose to paint his aircraft, ensuring he was as noticeable in the sky as a peacock at a penguin party?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Black

Answer

Green

Question 20

During World War I, what bold and vibrant color did the legendary German ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen choose to paint his aircraft, ensuring he was as noticeable in the sky as a peacock at a penguin party?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Black

Answer

Green

Answer

White

Question 21

At what age did the beloved Princess Diana tragically become a part of history due to a car crash, leaving the world to remember her timeless legacy?

Accepted Answer

Answer

26

Question 22

At what age did the beloved Princess Diana tragically become a part of history due to a car crash, leaving the world to remember her timeless legacy?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

26

Question 23

At what age did the beloved Princess Diana tragically become a part of history due to a car crash, leaving the world to remember her timeless legacy?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

26

Answer

46

Question 24

At what age did the beloved Princess Diana tragically become a part of history due to a car crash, leaving the world to remember her timeless legacy?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

26

Answer

46

Answer

56

Question 25

In the grand tapestry of ancient scripts, which civilization proudly etched their stories and shopping lists using the intricate art of hieroglyphs?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Aztecs

Question 26

In the grand tapestry of ancient scripts, which civilization proudly etched their stories and shopping lists using the intricate art of hieroglyphs?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

Answer

Aztecs

Question 27

In the grand tapestry of ancient scripts, which civilization proudly etched their stories and shopping lists using the intricate art of hieroglyphs?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

Answer

Aztecs

Answer

Greeks

Question 28

In the grand tapestry of ancient scripts, which civilization proudly etched their stories and shopping lists using the intricate art of hieroglyphs?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

Answer

Aztecs

Answer

Greeks

Answer

Romans

Question 29

On October 12, 1984, Patrick Magee, an IRA member with a flair for mischief and mayhem, decided to give the Grand Hotel in Brighton a rather explosive makeover. While his handiwork sadly resulted in the loss of five lives, the person he was really hoping

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher

Question 30

On October 12, 1984, Patrick Magee, an IRA member with a flair for mischief and mayhem, decided to give the Grand Hotel in Brighton a rather explosive makeover. While his handiwork sadly resulted in the loss of five lives, the person he was really hoping

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher

Answer

Prince Charles

Question 31

On October 12, 1984, Patrick Magee, an IRA member with a flair for mischief and mayhem, decided to give the Grand Hotel in Brighton a rather explosive makeover. While his handiwork sadly resulted in the loss of five lives, the person he was really hoping

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher

Answer

Prince Charles

Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

Question 32

On October 12, 1984, Patrick Magee, an IRA member with a flair for mischief and mayhem, decided to give the Grand Hotel in Brighton a rather explosive makeover. While his handiwork sadly resulted in the loss of five lives, the person he was really hoping

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher

Answer

Prince Charles

Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

Answer

Sir John Major

Question 33

In the great culinary caper of 2013, which unsuspecting type of meat galloped its way into scandalous headlines, leaving burger lovers around the world neighing in disbelief?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Goat

Question 34

In the great culinary caper of 2013, which unsuspecting type of meat galloped its way into scandalous headlines, leaving burger lovers around the world neighing in disbelief?

Accepted Answer

Horse

Answer

Goat

Question 35

In the great culinary caper of 2013, which unsuspecting type of meat galloped its way into scandalous headlines, leaving burger lovers around the world neighing in disbelief?

Accepted Answer

Horse

Answer

Goat

Answer

Kangaroo

Question 36

In the great culinary caper of 2013, which unsuspecting type of meat galloped its way into scandalous headlines, leaving burger lovers around the world neighing in disbelief?

Accepted Answer

Horse

Answer

Goat

Answer

Kangaroo

Answer

Ostrich

Question 37

In the year 1989, amidst the vibrant chaos of European history, which of the following monumental events took place, forever altering the continent's narrative and perhaps even prompting spontaneous bouts of interpretive dance from historians?

Accepted Answer

Berlin Wall Fell

Question 38

In the year 1989, amidst the vibrant chaos of European history, which of the following monumental events took place, forever altering the continent's narrative and perhaps even prompting spontaneous bouts of interpretive dance from historians?

Accepted Answer

Berlin Wall Fell

Answer

France wins the World Cup

Question 39

In the year 1989, amidst the vibrant chaos of European history, which of the following monumental events took place, forever altering the continent's narrative and perhaps even prompting spontaneous bouts of interpretive dance from historians?

Accepted Answer

Berlin Wall Fell

Answer

France wins the World Cup

Answer

The Euro is introduced

Question 40

In the year 1989, amidst the vibrant chaos of European history, which of the following monumental events took place, forever altering the continent's narrative and perhaps even prompting spontaneous bouts of interpretive dance from historians?

Accepted Answer

Berlin Wall Fell

Answer

France wins the World Cup

Answer

The Euro is introduced

Answer

Tony Blair takes power in England