Trivia Question: On January 31st, 1948, what man was cremated on the bank of the Ganges River? Answer: Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi was killed by an assassin. Even after a life of nonviolence, violence still found him. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: In the Sino-Japanese War, Japan fought against what other country? Answer: China China’s name in historic events is often conjugated as “Sino.” Another example of this terminology being used is the Sino-Soviet Split during the Cold War. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: How many states are in the country of Australia? Answer: Six These states are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”

Trivia Question: What folk tale tells of a man who wandered into the mountains and fell asleep for two decades? Answer: Rip Van Winkle The folk story of Rip Van Winkle has been spread far and wide. According to the legend, Van Winkle drank alcohol favored by powerful spirits. Such a drink put him into … Read more

Trivia Question: The Galapagos Islands are owned by what country? Answer: Ecuador The Galapagos Islands rest in the Pacific near Ecuador. These historic islands are perhaps best known for inspiring Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. By observing the differences in birds’ beaks between the islands, it occurred to Darwin that some species would generally adapt to … Read more