Trivia

Trivia Question: What man was America’s first Secretary of Homeland Security? Answer: Thomas Ridge The Department of Homeland Security was formed in the aftermath of 9/11. As such, it is one of the newer cabinet departments within the federal government. Ridge helped form the organization and became its first leader via presidential appointment. Click Here … Read more

Trivia Question: Emperor Marcus Aurelius is famous for his writings on what school of philosophy? Answer: Stoicism Aurelius remains one of Rome’s most prolific emperors. His dedication to Stoicism was revealed in his numerous writings on the subject. His belief was that tragedy was inevitable in life, and accepting and moving past tragedy was one … Read more

Trivia Question: The English Channel separates England from what other country? Answer: France Across history, the English Channel has been an important buffer between these two powers. Even as recently as World War Two, the English Channel helped the armed forces of the U.K. break Germany’s blitzkrieg. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   … Read more

Trivia Question: Kshatriya were aristocratic warriors of what nation in its distant past? Answer: India According to most accounts, Kshatriya were members of the second-highest social stratum. Only religious and intellectual authorities occupied a higher place in society than the Kshatriya. A number of kings and lords from India’s past were members of this class. … Read more

Trivia Question: The city of Mecca is located in what modern country? Answer: Saudi Arabia Mecca is considered the holiest city in most Muslim sects. That is because Mecca was the original home of the prophet Muhammad. Every year, Mecca is filled with Muslim pilgrims who take the Hajj to visit this site as a … Read more