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From ancient empires to the modern world. Test yourself against real players in a fast History trivia battle: ten questions, ten seconds each, and the quickest right answer scores the most.
History quiz questions with answers
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Article 21 of the Constitution protects which right?
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Answer: Life and personal liberty. Article 21 protects life and personal liberty.
The Roman empire was revived when Pope Leo III crowned a king of the Franks as Imperator Augustus on 25 December 800. Under what name is this king known?
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Answer: Charlemagne. The correct answer is Charlemagne.
Which infamous European traitor was known as "the last person to enter Parliament with honest intentions"?
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Answer: Guy Fawkes. The correct answer is Guy Fawkes.
Which Article sets out the procedure for amending the Constitution?
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Answer: Article 368. Article 368 gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution.
How many times was Albert Einstein married in his lifetime?
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Answer: Twice. The correct answer is Twice.
This type of female figure was fashionable in the 20s.
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Answer: Masculine. The correct answer is Masculine.
What Eastern philosophy has greatly influenced the Japanese samurai culture?
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Answer: Buddhism. The correct answer is Buddhism.
The statue of David, the first free-standing nude statue since ancient times, was created by the Renaissance sculptor Donatello from what material?
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Answer: bronze. The correct answer is bronze.
Which of these was built first?
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Answer: Great Pyramid of Giza. The Great Pyramid dates to around 2560 BC.
According to the Egyptian Myth of Osiris, who murdered Osiris?
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Answer: Set. The correct answer is Set.
The seed drill was invented by which British inventor?
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Answer: Jethro Tull. The correct answer is Jethro Tull.
In which year were the first Nobel Prizes awarded?
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Answer: 1901. Alfred Nobel's will dates from 1895; the first prizes were given in 1901.
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Inside the History quiz
History is part of our Popular quizzes, inside the wider General Knowledge quiz. Every question is multiple choice with four options, checked by the Quix team, and the pool of 1,200+ questions means you rarely see the same one twice. It covers Politics, Modern World History.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the History quiz free?
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How many History questions are there?
More than 1,200 History questions, checked by the Quix team, and new ones are added regularly. A match draws ten of them.
How does a History quiz match work?
Ten questions, ten seconds each, against up to three players matched to your level. Answer right and fast to score more; your first tap locks in.
Can I play the History quiz with friends?
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