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Trivia Question: What English revolution deposed King James II and VII? Answer: The Glorious Revolution The Glorious Revolution had its roots in inheritance disputes and religious differences. James II and VII was a Roman Catholic. Since the rest of England was firmly Protestant, they supported his removal in the Glorious Revolution. Click Here To Take … Read more
Trivia Question: What is the name of the first part of the Constitution? Answer: The Preamble The Preamble of the Constitution begins with the famous phrase, “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union. . .” As for the word “Preamble” it simply means a phrase that comes before something major. Click … Read more
Trivia Question: The city of Xanadu is found in what country? Answer: Mongolia Xanadu has filled many myths here in the West. To many, it was a symbolic and mystical city where cultures were collected. However, Xanadu is now called Shangdu. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: Legends say that King George III could read what American Founding Father’s name on the Declaration of Independence without glasses? Answer: John Hancock’s Hancock signed his name in large script below the Declaration. Though there isn’t any confirmation that this folk tale is true, it spread nonetheless. The name John Hancock has even … Read more
Trivia Question: In the Battle of Marathon, what country fought off a major Persian invasion? Answer: Ancient Greece The Greek poleis, though divided, formed an alliance to fight off Persia. One of the finest moments for the Greek coalition came during the Battle of Marathon. Though they won Marathon, a later war started by Persia’s … Read more