Random History Trivia

What is heliocentrism?

What Revolutionary War hero famously said, "I have not yet begun to fight"?

This African king was the wealthiest man of his time.

Which state in the US is so big that it spans four time zones?

This Brazilian forward who won 3 World Cups is considered the best soccer player of all time.

The Holy Roman Empire was in what modern day country.

The bloodiest century in world history.

Loyalty to the region you come from.

The Civil War film Glory was the breakout role for which superstar.

Washington crossed what river before his battle in Trenton and Princeton.

This African nation is one of the most populated in the world with 150 million inhabitants.

This innovative filmmaker is known for Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

This great Roman general turned dictator is remembered for being stabbed to death.

This late South African leader helped to end racial segregation in South Africa.

 Mexican revolutionary and priest was one of the first lead a rebellion against the Spanish.

Name the Southernmost capital of the United States.

What Native American taught the Pilgrims to grow corn and make medicine from plants?

The founder of Islam

American foreign policy that said Europe's powers could not interfere with the Americas.

This king and queen of Spain funded Columbus' journey.

This famous WWE SuperStar claimed to be from Jamaica but really was born in Ghana.

This future president wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Iranians largely speak what language?

The first president to be assassinated

Batman made his comic debut in what year?

Hawaii's nickname is the "Aloha State." What does Aloha mean?

This Greek God of blacksmiths was also the son of Zeus and known for being ugly.

This sarcophagus belongs to what famous boy king?

This English king was known for having six wives.

This Congolese born NBA great wasfamous for wagging his finger at opponents.

This man is remembered for betraying the Us during the Revolution.

The president of the Confederacy during the Civil War

The secret government project in which the atomic bomb was created.

What is the initials of the US space agency?

Mel Gibson played this Scottish freedom fighter in his film Braveheart.

Which airport is known by the initials of a president?

The Ancient Egyptians relied on this river for healthy crops.

The year the United States went to the final four of the World Cup.

This man is remembered for killing Lincoln.

In the 1950's Senator Joe McCarthy accused people of being what?

Former Massachusetts governor ran against Obama in 2012.

This famous martial artist taught Bruce Lee.

These young boys were apprentices to knights.

Princess of Wales who tragically died in a car accident in 1997.

Which state grows more oranges and grapefruits than any other state?

This female Disney character pretended to be a man to keep her sick father fighting in a war.

This man was the leader of the Russian Revolution.

This queen of Egypt defied gender roles of the day and wore a fake beard to show her authority.

Where can you find the Oval Office, the Blue Room and the Rose Garden?

What government official also serves as president of the US Senate?

The assassination of this man was the spark that started World War I.

The year the first Terminator came out.

The Old Testament of the Bible was originally written in what language?

Tenochtitlan was the capital of which ancient empire?

This Hong Kong born action star is considered one of the greatest martial artists of all time.

The first Assassin's Creed game is set during what time period.

The Japanese bombed this US naval base and pushed America in to World War II.

Pride in one's country

The capital of the Confederacy

Loosely based on the Chinese Monkey King legend, this character made anime popular in the US.

This Renaissance artist was responsible for the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

What government building features a statue of freedom on top of a white dome?

Which of these cities is the capital of New York?

This Cuban revolutionary became dictator of Cuba in the 50's.

Reggie Miller's ability to change the outcome of games toward the end.