The Gilded Age Quiz

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

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Trivia Question: In what city did George Washington make America’s first inaugural address? Answer: New York City Specifically, Washington made his speech in front of Federal Hall. Federal Hall was the place where Congress met under the Articles of Confederation. As such, it was one of America’s first official government buildings. Click Here To Take Today’s … Read more

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Trivia Question: What was the codename for the project that developed the first atomic bombs? Answer: The Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project forever transformed the nature of warfare. The first atomic bombs to be deployed were both designed by the Manhattan Project team. J. Robert Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein were two notable contributors to this macabre … Read more

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Trivia Question: What is the name of the female Norse mythological entity who presided over the land of the dead? Answer: Hel The domain that Hel ruled over is often called either Hel or Helheim. Modern linguists believe the English word Hell is derived from her name. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz

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Trivia Question: What was the Roman name for the hero Odysseus? Answer: Ulysses Odysseus was the mythical protagonist of The Odyssey. This story was recorded by Homer the famous Greek poet. Since much of Rome’s mythology was based on Greek culture, they adopted the legend of Odysseus into their canon under the new name of Ulysses. Click … Read more