Trivia

Trivia Question: The Hall of Mirrors is located in what famous building? Answer: The Palace of Versailles The Hall of Mirrors was built to invoke a true sense of wonderment in viewers. Louis XIV commissioned the piece as a symbol of his authority. Click Here To Take This Week’s History Quiz

Trivia Question: The Cradle of Humankind is found in what continent? Answer: Africa The Cradle is an area home to many archaeological sites. Many believe that humanity started in Africa. As such, a number of the sites in the Cradle contain human relics older than any others found across the world. Click Here To Take This Week’s … Read more

Trivia Question: Traitors’ Gate is an entryway that leads to what London locale? Answer: The Tower of London The Tower of London was the home to multiple atrocities. High-profile prisoners like spies and rebels would be imprisoned and tortured in the Tower. Now, it stands as a historical monument to its barbaric past. Click Here To Take … Read more

Trivia Question: The nation of Atlantis was first mentioned in the works of what philosopher? Answer: Plato Atlantis was used as a hypothetical example in Plato’s works to demonstrate his points. Legends surround this place claiming it was a nation that fell into the sea. Some even go so far as to argue that Atlantis lives … Read more

Trivia Question: The Jay Treaty of American history was named for what Founding Father? Answer: John Jay John Jay was a major administrative force in early America. What’s more, he was a talented negotiator. When the Supreme Court of the United States was established, John Jay was named its first Chief Justice. Click Here To Take This … Read more