Trivia Question: The death of Alexander the Great ushered in what age of European history that lasted until the Roman Empire rose to power? Answer:The Hellenistic Period The term Hellenistic means Greek-like. This was an age where Greece’s empires were falling but still had an impact on the overall culture of much of Europe. Click … 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 American President was known as the Hero of San Juan Hill? Answer: Theodore Roosevelt This nickname refers to the Battle of San Juan Hill where Roosevelt led his Rough Riders to an impressive victory. The publicity he gained from the event helped Roosevelt to win the presidency after he returned home. Click … Read more
The American Civil War Generals Quiz After it became clear the divide between northern and southern American states would lead to war, many officers of the American armed forces faced a very difficult decision. Particularly, for many southern commanders, they faced the difficult decision of siding with their nation or with their homes. For the … Read more
Trivia Question: What is the name of cracker-like dry biscuit made of simply water and flour that was a common ration among militaries from around the 17th Century until the 20th Century? Answer: Hardtack Hardtack provided valuable carbohydrates to give energy to soldiers. What’s more, it was cheap and easy to produce en masse. It … Read more