Trivia

Trivia Question: The Petticoat Affair was a minor political scandal that sent the cabinet of what American President into chaos? Answer: Andrew Jackson The Petticoat Affair was inspired by puritanical moral standards. Many members of Jackson’s cabinet mocked and ostracized Secretary of War John Eaton and his wife Peggy over perceived moral failings in their … Read more

Trivia Question: The Ancient Greeks were said to have been able to infiltrate Troy by hiding in a sculpture of what animal? Answer: A horse The authenticity of this incident is widely debated by historians, but many today consider it fictitious. Regardless, the tale became an impactful part of the legend surrounding the Trojan War. Even … Read more

Trivia Question: What is the name of the Fifteenth Century civil war in England between the houses of Lancaster and York? Answer:The War of the Roses Both of these houses were branches of the ruling dynasty known as the Plantagenet. The York and Lancaster each wished for their own members to inherit the throne of … Read more

Trivia Question: What island in southern Italy is also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? Answer: Sicily   Click Here To Take This Week’s History Quiz

Trivia Question: What Ancient Athenian leader is known as Law-Giver because of his establishment of written societal codes? Answer: Draco Draco the Law-Giver was quite reviled by many of his subjects. The laws that he created were often brutal and dictatorial. In the modern day, Draco’s legacy has inspired the term “draconian” which means unfair … Read more