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: What man headed the Gestapo from 1936 to 1945? Answer: Heinrich Himmler The responsibilities of the Gestapo were broad but generally consisted of intimidating the populace into submission. As Nazi Germany’s secret police, they committed terrible atrocities to enforce Hitler’s will. Himmler was the man who fundamentally let them off their leashes and allowed … Read more
Trivia Question: What is America’s smallest state in terms of landmass? Answer: Rhode Island Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz
Trivia Question: What author of The Jungle Book was known as “The Bard of Empire”? Answer: Rudyard Kipling Kipling was born in Bombay when India was under the control of Great Britain. As such, he grew up surrounded by imperialism and developed some rather radical views on the benefits of imperialism for those it dominated. Many … Read more
Trivia Question: What comedian was the first host of The Tonight Show? Answer: Steve Allen The Tonight Show was meant to be a variety program that would entertain Americans with riffs on current events and routines by famous comedians or musicians. Steve Allen originally began the program as a radio show. In 1954, he made the … Read more