Trivia Question: The Great Wall of China was built to deter invasions from what people? Answer: The Mongolians Mongolia is a vast plains nation near China. At many points in the history of Mongolia, the nation was ruled by tribal raiders who survived by sacking other civilizations. China constructed their massive border wall to try … Read more
Trivia Question: American cartoonist Thomas Nast published his works in what famous news journal? Answer: Harper’s Weekly Nast is known as “The Father of the American Cartoon.” His works throughout the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era are especially well-known due to their political advocacy. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia … Read more
Instructions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Once you select an answer, you will then find out if it is correct or not. There will also be an explanation to help you learn more about history. An orange “Continue” button will appear and allow you to move to the next question. Good … Read more
Trivia Question: Cnut the Great was a legendary Viking ruler who inherited control of what country from his father? Answer: England Cnut was the son of the warlord Sweyn Forkbeard. As one of the few Viking kings of England, Cnut took advantage of the island’s positioning in northern Europe. From England, he would conquer Denmark … Read more
Trivia Question: The Great Barrier Reef is found off the coast of what country? Answer: Australia Recent ecological changes have threatened the Great Barrier Reef. This massive ecosystem which houses a vibrant variety of species has become damaged by coral bleaching. Some researchers suggest that this coral bleaching is the result of people touching the … Read more