Trivia Questions & Answers
Trivia Question: The U.S. invaded the nation of Laos during what war? Answer: The Vietnam War The Vietnam War had been fought for years by 1971. When it was discovered that communist forces were shipping weapons to the Viet Cong in South Vietnam through neighboring Cambodia and Laos, America invaded both countries. Technically, there was … Read more
Trivia Question: The American Doolittle Raid was launched as a response to what other historical event? Answer: Pearl Harbor The attack on Pearl Harbor was launched with warning or provocation. America’s outrage at this heinous act boiled over and resulted in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. As a result, the War in the Pacific officially … Read more
Trivia Question: Where is the famous Hope Diamond permanently displayed? Answer: The Smithsonian The Hope Diamond was one of the world’s largest cut diamonds. Because of its unique color and its ownership by Louis XIV, it was often called The French Blue. A later tycoon donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian where it could … Read more
Trivia Question: Brigham Young was an early leader of what faith? Answer: The Mormon Church Brigham Young was one of the leaders of the Mormons who traveled to Utah. As the successor to Joseph Smith, he formalized many of the tenets that would be foundational for Mormons going forward. Naturally, Young’s name is immortalized in … Read more
Trivia Question: What mythological figure opened Pandora’s Box? Answer: Pandora The box in question was entrusted to Pandora’s husband. When curiosity overtook her, she pried open the box despite her husband’s warnings. When it opened, Pandora’s Box released all manner of suffering upon humanity. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question … Read more