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Trivia Question: The Commonwealth is a league of nations that used to be controlled by what colonial power? Answer: The British Empire The Commonwealth’s authority centers on the U.K. In fact, some of the Commonwealth’s member countries are still directly ruled by Commonwealth officials who all-but answer to the British government. Originally, this union of … Read more

Trivia Question: What does the French phrase Notre Dame translate to in English? Answer: Our Lady Notre Dame often refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Paris’s famous Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous sites dedicated in her honor that employs this phrase. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   … Read more

Trivia Question: Was the Hundred Years’ War longer or shorter than 100 years? Answer: Longer In total, the Hundred Years’ War lasted for 116 years. Simply calling it the Hundred Years’ War is just easier, though. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: American president Millard Fillmore succeded what man who died in office? Answer: Zachary Taylor Fillmore was Taylor’s vice president. As some of the few Whig presidents, they ran on a fairly respected populist platform. Taylor’s demise then landed Fillmore in the White House despite some public opposition. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more

Trivia Question: What Enlightenment thinker of France sent many letters to Catherine the Great that discussed philosophy with her? Answer: Voltaire There is a common misconception that Voltaire sought refuge in Catherine’s court. That simply isn’t so. Rather, the monarch of Russia and the philosopher of France exchange long-standing correspondence where they shared ideas on … Read more