Trivia Question: Ptolemy who established a dynasty over Egypt was originally a vassal of what warlord? Answer: Alexander the Great Alexander’s death fractured his empire and began the Hellenistic Period. During that time, Ptolemy claimed Egypt as his own and proclaimed himself pharaoh. Cleopatra was one of his descendants. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more
The Plato Quiz. The birth of contemporary western academia took place in Ancient Greece. This nation managed to have enough social order and wealth that its people could afford to broaden their horizons beyond their survival. This is part of the reason why we see so much art coming out of Ancient Greece. The Ancient … Read more
The American Military History Quiz. The history of a nation is often dotted with wars. This is an unfortunate truth. However, by studying those wars, we gain the knowledge to help us ensure that we never fight a war that is unjust. Today, we are going to look at the history of the U.S.A. by … Read more
The Peter the Great Quiz. Monarchs occupy an unusual position in history. Their privilege of birthright puts them on the fast track to truly lave an impact on the world that surrounds them. They were able to control massive amounts of wealth and military power that often led to monarchs becoming some of the most … Read more
Trivia Question: Joseph Heller’s Catch 22 tells a satirical tale set in what war? Answer: World War Two Heller drew from his own experiences in wartime to write this novel. Its dark but absurd humor ended up making the book a sensation quite quickly. The book even spawned the phrase “Catch 22” which is essentially … Read more