Random History Trivia

The Ancient Egyptians relied on this river for healthy crops.

The first president to be assassinated

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

Tenochtitlan was the capital of which ancient empire?

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

This famous martial artist taught Bruce Lee.

Batman made his comic debut in what year?

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

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

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

These young boys were apprentices to knights.

The Holy Roman Empire was in what modern day country.

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

The president of the Confederacy during the Civil War

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

Which airport is known by the initials of a president?

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

The capital of the Confederacy

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

Loyalty to the region you come from.

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

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

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

The founder of Islam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The bloodiest century in world history.

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

This African king was the wealthiest man of his time.

This English king was known for having six wives.

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

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

What is the initials of the US space agency?

Iranians largely speak what language?

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

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

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

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

Pride in one's country

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

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

Name the Southernmost capital of the United States.

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

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

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.

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

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

Former Massachusetts governor ran against Obama in 2012.

The year the first Terminator came out.

This sarcophagus belongs to what famous boy king?

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

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

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

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

This man is remembered for killing Lincoln.

This future president wrote the Declaration of Independence.

What is heliocentrism?

Which of these cities is the capital of New York?

This king and queen of Spain funded Columbus' journey.