Trivia Question: The Petticoat Affair was a minor political scandal that sent the cabinet of what American President into chaos? Answer: Andrew Jackson The Petticoat Affair was inspired by puritanical moral standards. Many members of Jackson’s cabinet mocked and ostracized Secretary of War John Eaton and his wife Peggy over perceived moral failings in their … Read more
Trivia Question: The Ancient Greeks were said to have been able to infiltrate Troy by hiding in a sculpture of what animal? Answer: A horse The authenticity of this incident is widely debated by historians, but many today consider it fictitious. Regardless, the tale became an impactful part of the legend surrounding the Trojan War. Even … 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: 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