Trivia Question: What is the name of the Fifteenth Century civil war in England between the houses of Lancaster and York? Answer:The War of the Roses Both of these houses were branches of the ruling dynasty known as the Plantagenet. The York and Lancaster each wished for their own members to inherit the throne of … Read more
The Thomas Edison Quiz. The image of the eccentric genius is one that is highly popular in the cultures of both East and West. There is something oddly appropriate to the idea of considering the figure of genius to be one often isolated from the rest of society in a world of their own ideas. … Read more
Trivia Question: What island in southern Italy is also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? Answer: Sicily Click Here To Take This Week’s History Quiz
Trivia Question: What Ancient Athenian leader is known as Law-Giver because of his establishment of written societal codes? Answer: Draco Draco the Law-Giver was quite reviled by many of his subjects. The laws that he created were often brutal and dictatorial. In the modern day, Draco’s legacy has inspired the term “draconian” which means unfair … Read more
Trivia Question: The Moai are monoliths that are found on what famous Polynesian island? Answer: Easter Island The exact function of the Moai is unknown. Each statue is massive with one of the largest weighing around 85 tonnes. The Rapa Nui people of Easter Island were responsible for creating these amazing monoliths. Click Here To … Read more