12100+ history Trivia Questions with Answers

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Shiraz, Iran has a historical reputation for producing fine wines: true or false?

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In ancient Rome runaway slaves were marked with "FUG" on their foreheads.

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Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday to You Mr. President”. Who was the President she sang it to?

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Who in 1858 said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand"?

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Who in a speech made the comment: "Never was so much owed by so many to so few"?

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Who was the first U.S. President to have Secret Service protection?

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During the American War of Independence, which general switched allegiances and joined the British side?

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Brazil was once a colony of which European country?

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In the 1980s, South Africa was under international pressure to end apartheid. What was "apartheid"?

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Ship captains used to advertise in the local newspaper to come pick up mail prior to Pony Express.

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Which American inventor is credited with the creation of the phonograph?

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Who said "To wage war by land, sea and air"?

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What was Winston Churchill's wife's first name?

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What was Margaret Thatcher's nickname?

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Edward Teach was a notorious English pirate better known by what nickname?

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The ruin of the ancient city Tikal is located on the territory of which modern-day country?

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What did U.S. President Thomas Jefferson purchase from Napoleon in 1803?

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Which of these Roman amphitheatres is the largest ever built?

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Which American expedition was the first to cross the western portion of the United States?

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What was Lady Diana's occupation before marrying Charles, Prince of Wales?

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