Trivia Question: What American president famously had a sign on his desk that said, “The buck stops here”? Answer: Harry S. Truman Truman intended this sign to be a statement against corruption. Additionally, it reminded him that he was responsible for the actions performed by his administration. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more
Trivia Question: What nation originated the Olympics? Answer: Greece In Ancient Greece, athletes were venerated as local heroes. The Olympics, then, were meant to decide which athletes were the best of the best. Even the name “The Olympics” is derived from Mount Olympus in Greece. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia … 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: Who was the first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize? Answer: Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt earned this prize while acting as President of the United States. Specifically, it was his arbitration of the Russo-Japanese War that earned him this prestigious award. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of … Read more
Trivia Question: What theme for the American president was inspired by Sir Walter Scott’s “The Lady of the Lake”? Answer: “Hail to the Chief” “Hail to the Chief” is played to announce the president’s arrival. Both the song’s name and some of its lyrics were inspired by Scott’s poem. Click Here To Take Today’s History … Read more