Question #1: What legend of baseball bore such famous nicknames as “Babe”, “The Great Bambino”, and “The Sultan of Swat”?
Correct Answer: George Herman Ruth
Question #2: What cowboy and proprietor of the world famous “Wild West Show” bore the nickname “Buffalo” in front of his true name?
Correct Answer: Bill Cody
Question #3: During WWII, one German General gained much acclaim for his brilliant tactics in warfare as he invaded North Africa. What was the true name of this officer given the nickname “Desert Fox”?
Correct Answer: Erwin Rommel
Question #4: During the extended bloodshed of The Seven Years’ War (also known as The French and Indian War), one of England’s most famous officers named Edward Braddock had his promising career cut short by a marksman’s bullet. What was Braddock’s common nickname before his passing?
Correct Answer: “Bulldog”
Question #5: Perhaps one of the most famous men from the B.C. era of history, Alexander the Great of Macedon created one of the world’s greatest empires that stretched throughout Europe and parts of Asia. What nickname is Alexander known by in most of Asia that roughly means “The Greatest”?
Correct Answer: Iskandar
Question #6: Because of his shameful involvement in the Watergate Scandal, which of the following nicknames is commonly attached to President Richard Millhouse Nixon?
Correct Answer: “Tricky Dick”
Question #7: Before the Second World War came about, people referred to WWI by what still common nickname?
Correct Answer: “The Great War”
Question #8: What Native American chief was dubbed “Red Napoleon” because of his fervent dedication to defending his tribe of the Nez-Perce from the United states Army?
Correct Answer: Chief Joseph
Question #9: In the Middle Ages, when Latin was the primary written language in Europe, animals were given rather humorous nicknames. What animal was given the nickname “Dumbledore” in the ancient world because of its peculiar sound and appearance?
Correct Answer: Bumblebee
Question #10: What famous Dominican-American baseball slugger became famous with the nickname “Big Papi”?
Correct Answer: David Ortiz
Question #11: The battleship known as the U.S.S. Constitution was very reputable for its grand defensive capabilities, earning it what nickname?
Correct Answer: “Old Ironsides”
Question #12: What 15th century Romanian ruler’s brutality towards his enemies earned him the title “The Impaler”?
Correct Answer: Vlad Dracula III
Question #13: Although it is more of an expression now, “Great Scott” actually started out as a nickname for what famous historical figure?
Correct Answer: Walter Scott
Question #14: Before WWII, French General Charles de Gaulle was called which of the following nicknames that mocked his larger than average nose?
Correct Answer: “Cyrano”
Question #15: What animal was commonly called “The Indian Devil” before it was scientifically catalogued?
Correct Answer: Puma
Question #16: What American general was titled “Blood-n’-Guts” because of his tough, no nonsense nature?
Correct Answer: George Patton
Question #17: What American President, for his impressive victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe, received “Tippecanoe” as a popular nickname?
Correct Answer: William Henry Harrison
Question #18: What notorious bootlegger and mobster from 20th century America was infamous with the title “Scarface”?
Correct Answer: Al Capone
Question #19: What nickname for Beethoven’s 14th piano sonata became so famous that it is now commonly attached as part of the official title?
Correct Answer: “Moonlight”
Question #20: “The Red Baron” was one of the most legendary combat pilots in history. He was a German ace who flew for his country in WWI, but what was his true name?
Correct Answer: Manfred von Richthofen
Question #21: American baseball star Joseph Jackson was known by what nickname that poked fun at his humble beginnings?
Correct Answer: “Shoeless Joe”
Question #22: The dreaded serial killer known as “The Milwaukee Monster” who terrorized his namesake city in the twentieth-century bore what true name?
Correct Answer: Jeffery Dahmer
Question #23: What European city known for its beautiful architecture and art has received the nickname “The City of Lights”?
Correct Answer: Paris
Question #24: What was the actual name of the dreaded pirate and plague of the seven seas known as “Blackbeard”?
Correct Answer: Edward Teach
Question #25: Because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, what American city is known as “The City by the Bay”?
Correct Answer: San Francisco
Question #26: The American general Anthony Wayne was both famous and infamous for his peculiarly effective yet brutal ways of treating his own men. What adjective is commonly put in front of his name to reflect this nature?
Correct Answer: “Mad”
Question #27: The illness that nearly wiped out Europe in the Middle Ages known as “The Black Death” was actually what disease?
Correct Answer: Bubonic plague
Question #28: When they were first discovered, ostriches were difficult for scientists to classify. Because they appeared so similarly yet differently from all other birds, which of the following nicknames were they commonly known by?
Correct Answer: “Sparrow Camels”
Question #29: Which of the following baseball players was known as “The Flying Dutchman” because he was from Holland and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Correct Answer: Honus Wagner
Question #30: The famous African-American combat pilot and Civil Rights activist Eugene Bullard was known in the armed forces by what highly threatening nickname?
Correct Answer: “The Black Swallow of Death”
Question #31: What King of France was commonly referred to as “The Sun King” because of his belief that he was the most important monarch in the world?
Correct Answer: Louis XIV
Question #32: What inventor bears the nickname, “The Wizard of Menlo Park” Because of his mind-blowing inventions?
Correct Answer: Thomas Edison
Question #33: Previous Prime Minister of England Margaret Thatcher was known around the world as a figure of much integrity and strength during turbulent times. What famous nickname did she receive because of these aspects?
Correct Answer: “The Iron Lady”
Question #34: What nickname was given to the Statue of Liberty by poet Emma Lazarus that explains its significance to the nation?
Correct Answer: “The New Colossus”
Question #35: What U.S. president was so well-known for his incredible oratory skills that he was dubbed “The Great Communicator”?
Correct Answer: Ronald Reagan
Question #36: In the American Civil War, what General’s incredible skills earned him the nickname “The Thunderbolt of the Potomac”?
Correct Answer: Winfield S. Hancock
Question #37: Although he was known by multiple aliases, what was the birth name of the infamous outlaw known as “Billy the Kid”?
Correct Answer: Henry McCarty
Question #38: What American President was so appreciated for his work on breaking up large corporations and monopolies that the people called him “Trust Buster”?
Correct Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Question #39: Because they were considered so good with children, which of the following nicknames were pitbulls commonly called?
Correct Answer: “Nanny Dogs”
Question #40: What type of animal was commonly known as a “Wash Bear” because of its peculiar habit of cleaning its food before eating?
Correct Answer: Raccoon