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
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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”
Trivia Question: What American Constitutional proposal is also called the Randolph Plan? Answer: The Virginia Plan The Virginia Plan would have determined a state’s legislative power by population. The more citizens each state had, the more elected representatives that state would have in Congress. This idea eventually inspired the House of Representatives. Click Here To … Read more
Trivia Question: Who said the quote, “I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” Answer: Winston Churchill This quote is often held up as one of history’s snappiest retorts. According to certain sources, Churchill said this insult to a woman named Lady Astor during … Read more