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Trivia Question: At the Battle of Tannenberg in WWI, Germany effectively destroyed what country’s Second Army? Answer: Russia’s Tannenberg was a catastrophe for Russia. Losing pretty much an entire army shattered moral for the large nation. Throughout the rest of World War One, Russia would never quite recover from this defeat. Click Here To Take … Read more
Trivia Question: In what city was Franz Ferdinand assassinated? Answer: Sarajevo Sarajevo used to be a part of Serbia. Nowadays, it is found in the nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: The cardinal Richelieu is credited with inventing what dining utensil? Answer: The butter knife Richelieu was an influential French statesman known for his rivalry/cooperation with King Louis XIII. According to legend, Richelieu was so tired of his dinner guests picking their teeth with steak knives that he ordered all of his cutlery to … Read more
Trivia Question: Tomoe Gozen is an example of a female samurai. What is the specific term for such a warrior? Answer: Onna-Musha Tomoe wielded a bladed polearm called a naginata. During the Genpei War, her loyal service led to the dominance of Japan’s first shogunate. Onna-Musha in general were quite rare because of Japan’s strict … Read more
Trivia Question: What was the first name of Stonewall Jackson? Answer: Thomas Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was one of the Confederacy’s most accomplished officers. He earned his nickname from the stalwart defense he put up at the First Battle of Bull Run. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”