Test Your Knowledge of World History

Aliee Chan

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They say that those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. So, how much do you know about world history? The world is absolutely gigantic and literally billions of years old. Humans have done a whole lot on this planet, so how much do you remember of it? Not that you’d remember a lot, personally. After all, we’re all only alive for a sliver of time, especially compared to the whole scope of world history. But, you probably learned a ton about all of these things in history class! Do you remember history class? That thing you slept through in high school? Or were you a history buff. Well, get all your Googling out now because from here on out, that’s considered cheating!

So, dust off your old notebooks from history class because we’re going to pry that sedentary knowledge out of your brain! You can do it, we believe in you. You passed a history quiz once upon a time, right? Here’s hoping for a repeat!

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This may seem like a trick question, but we promise you it isn't. Who fought in the French and Indian War (aka the Seven Years War)?

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The British and French
The Americans and British
The Americans and French
The French and Native Americans
The French and India

Which dictator was is shockingly the ONLY ONE of these men NOT nominated for a Nobel Prize. Who was it?

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Adolf Hitler
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Fidel Castro
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Benito Mussolini
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Joseph Stalin

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This may seem like a trick question, but we promise you it isn't. Who fought in the French and Indian War (aka the Seven Years War)?

We consider the 4th of July significant because we consider it the day America became a nation. What was the event that actually happened on that day in 1776?

These large sculptural heads are called Moai. They were created by an ancient civilization a very long time ago. On what island can you find them?

You've all heard of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famed French general who was known as being "short" even though he was the average height of a French man at his time. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in what battle?

This is Alexander the Great. You've probably heard of him. He's considered one of the greatest military minds of all time and is responsible for creating the largest empire of the ancient world. He was a student of which scholar of ancient Greece?

The first astronauts on the moon were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and who else? Here's a hint: he was a pilot, not a commander and he doesn't nearly get as much credit as he rightfully deserves.

Attila the Hun: fearsome enemy of the Romans and definitely related to the bad guys in Mulan. How did Attila the Hun die? Hint: it sounds really strange and surprising, but it's true.

The mass suicide of the Jonestown cult (by ingesting cyanide via Kool-Aid) took the lives of 909 devotees of Jim Jones. This cult was located in which South American country?

It's widely considered that the golden age of ancient China took place during which dynasty?

You've probably played Marco Polo as a game in a swimming pool, but where was this explorer really from?

The Olympics have been around since Ancient Greece, so naturally they've changed a bit over time, constantly adding and eliminating events from the games. Do you know which one of these things was a former Olympic event?.

The first woman elected to congress was actually voted in before women had the right to vote. What was her name?

Which historical heroine is credited with inspiring the bob haircut? Try to picture her in your head to help!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and apparently so is God. Which ancient society worshipped turkeys like gods?

Which Roman emperor made a bold choice by making his horse a senator of Rome? Whether or not the horse was good at its job is entirely up for speculation.

Which dictator was is shockingly the ONLY ONE of these men NOT nominated for a Nobel Prize. Who was it?

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Which is hard to believe because it lasted for hundreds of years... How long did the Spanish Inquisition last?

There was a 19th century movement in American poetry and philosophy that was highly concerned with self-reliance and independence from modern technology?

What is the name for the conflict between the Protestants and Catholics? It was lead by Martin Luther (not to be confused with Martin Luther King Jr.)

This is an ugly piece of world history, but part of it nonetheless. What is the name of the routes taken by ships on the transatlantic slave trade?

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This may seem like a trick question, but we promise you it isn't. Who fought in the French and Indian War (aka the Seven Years War)?

We consider the 4th of July significant because we consider it the day America became a nation. What was the event that actually happened on that day in 1776?

These large sculptural heads are called Moai. They were created by an ancient civilization a very long time ago. On what island can you find them?

You've all heard of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famed French general who was known as being "short" even though he was the average height of a French man at his time. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in what battle?

This is Alexander the Great. You've probably heard of him. He's considered one of the greatest military minds of all time and is responsible for creating the largest empire of the ancient world. He was a student of which scholar of ancient Greece?

The first astronauts on the moon were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and who else? Here's a hint: he was a pilot, not a commander and he doesn't nearly get as much credit as he rightfully deserves.

Attila the Hun: fearsome enemy of the Romans and definitely related to the bad guys in Mulan. How did Attila the Hun die? Hint: it sounds really strange and surprising, but it's true.

The mass suicide of the Jonestown cult (by ingesting cyanide via Kool-Aid) took the lives of 909 devotees of Jim Jones. This cult was located in which South American country?

It's widely considered that the golden age of ancient China took place during which dynasty?

You've probably played Marco Polo as a game in a swimming pool, but where was this explorer really from?

The Olympics have been around since Ancient Greece, so naturally they've changed a bit over time, constantly adding and eliminating events from the games. Do you know which one of these things was a former Olympic event?.

The first woman elected to congress was actually voted in before women had the right to vote. What was her name?

Which historical heroine is credited with inspiring the bob haircut? Try to picture her in your head to help!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and apparently so is God. Which ancient society worshipped turkeys like gods?

Which Roman emperor made a bold choice by making his horse a senator of Rome? Whether or not the horse was good at its job is entirely up for speculation.

Which dictator was is shockingly the ONLY ONE of these men NOT nominated for a Nobel Prize. Who was it?

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Which is hard to believe because it lasted for hundreds of years... How long did the Spanish Inquisition last?

There was a 19th century movement in American poetry and philosophy that was highly concerned with self-reliance and independence from modern technology?

What is the name for the conflict between the Protestants and Catholics? It was lead by Martin Luther (not to be confused with Martin Luther King Jr.)

This is an ugly piece of world history, but part of it nonetheless. What is the name of the routes taken by ships on the transatlantic slave trade?

What did you get? Let us know in the comments!

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