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Trivia Question: Aqueducts were canals in the ancient world that transported what? Answer: Water The creation of aqueducts gave ancient man the ability to transport water over vast distances. Both plumping and agriculture were vastly improved by this innovation. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: Cosmonauts were spacemen from what country? Answer: The U.S.S.R. Cosmonauts are the equivalent of astronauts. As a matter of fact, the first man to reach the stars was a cosmonaut. Yuri Gagarin was his name. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: William Prescott reportedly said “Don’t fire ’til you see the whites of their eyes,” before what Revolutionary War battle? Answer: Bunker Hill In essence, this quote was a guideline to help preserve ammunition. Many of America’s Revolutionary soldiers were untrained in the art of war. Prescott’s instruction turned a difficult concept into a … Read more
Trivia Question: What type of music that is also called “Oompah,” originated in Bohemia? Answer: Polka Polka is mainly played on wind and brass instruments. Jaunty melodies with consistent bass parts helped distinguish polka from other genres of music. Surrounding areas like Germany and Poland would also propagate the spread of polka. Click Here To … Read more
Trivia Question: Who was King of England before Elizabeth II? Answer: George VI King George VI was Elizabeth II’s father. Upon his passing, the crown was handed down for Elizabeth to inherit. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”