Trivia Question: The Wright Brothers worked in a shop selling what before they flew? Answer: Bicycles Their bicycle work gave them a rudimentary understanding of mechanics. They turned this knowledge toward the field of aviation hoping to make the world’s first airplane. At Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers succeeded in this goal. Click Here To … Read more
Trivia Question: In The Arabian Nights, what is the name of the narrating figure who tells the audience 1,001 tales? Answer: Scheherazade Scheherazade was accused of a crime in The Arabian Nights. So, to stall her execution, she related the 1,001 tales to those in power to capture their attention. Click Here To Take This Week’s History … 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: The Ring of Fire is found encircling what ocean? Answer: The Pacific Ocean The Ring of Fire is an area of intense seismic activity. This activity resulted in the formation of numerous volcanoes along the Pacific Ocean’s borders. A number of volcanic islands are also believed to have formed due to the Ring of Fire’s … Read more
The Ancient Greece Quiz. With one of the richest ancient cultures, Ancient Greece was a civilization that helped establish the development of mankind. Not only did it lay the groundwork for almost all European civilizations to follow, it also had a huge impact on the surrounding areas of northern Africa and western Asia. Greek culture … Read more