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: The city of Marathon is found in what country? Answer: Greece Marathon was the site of a major battle during the time of the Ancient Greek poleis. What’s more, the marathon race takes its name from this city. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: What country’s navy defeated the Spanish Armada? Answer: England’s A variety of factors led to Spain’s defeat. England had been building up its own navy for years with the intent of gaining control of the seas. What’s more, hostile weather ravaged the Spanish Armada so badly that the formation had no chance to … Read more
Trivia Question: What singer premiered his song “If I Can Dream” during his famous ’68 Comeback Special? Answer: Elvis Presley Elvis closed the entire special with this number. The lyrics call for peace in a time when, just two months prior, Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated. Wide viewership and its poignant message allowed … Read more
Trivia Question: Rollo, the Viking, founded what region of Medieval France? Answer: Normandy Rollo signed a pact with the King of France to defend the nation from other Vikings. In exchange, Rollo was given dominion over a piece of northern France. His descendants would later begin a conquest that would shake the political structures of … Read more