Trivia Question: Texans are urged to remember what historic event from 1836? Answer: The Alamo The Alamo was a mission where Texan rebels fought against the Mexican government. In the centuries since that historic battle, Texans have adopted the phrase “Remember the Alamo” as a patriotic slogan. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … 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: Vincent van Gogh was from what country? Answer: The Netherlands Van Gogh lived his life virtually penniless. However, he did manage to sell some of his works while he was alive. To this day, people in the Netherlands will occasionally discover they possess unknown works by van Gogh that their ancestors must have … Read more
Trivia Question: The English performer Joseph Merrick is better known by what stage name? Answer: The Elephant Man Merrick was paraded around the world as a curiosity. During his childhood, Proteus syndrome left Merrick’s face deformed. Despite the cruel treatment he faced from wider society during his life, Merrick ended up the friend of multiple … Read more
In What Year Did It Happen Quiz History, as a study of the past, is essentially the study of dates whether specific or relative. Historians memorize the exact day and time that an event happened. They also study the events prior and post that original event in order to gain a broader context of how … Read more