Trivia Question: The Fronde was an uprising that happened in what country’s history? Answer: France’s The Fronde was a populist uprising against the young King Louis XIV. After Louis announced he would increase taxes, much of France rebelled. By emerging victorious from the Fronde, King Louis XIV was able to sweep away his opposition and … Read more

Trivia Question: What Symphonie Fantastique composer got a woman to accept his proposal by poisoning himself? Answer: Hector Berlioz Berlioz was frankly mad. He pressured a woman into marrying him and then downed a massive amount of opium saying he wouldn’t take its antidote until she agreed to marry him. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more

Trivia Question: In 1977, what American aerospace weapons company was discovered to have bribed political officials throughout the world? Answer: Lockheed Weapons companies profit from war. So, Lockheed was known for bribing foreign politicians to win favorable military contracts. In the process, Lockheed also supported more militant candidates in foreign elections. Click Here To Take … Read more

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”