History Week Quiz

Mambo became popular both as a musical form and a dance style. Which Caribbean island saw the birth of this genre?

True or False? Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.

Duke Kahanamoku, from Hawaii, made his own board and showed Australians how to surf at which beach in 1914?

Who was the queen to the legendary King Arthur?

True or False? Most Gregorian Chants were performed 'a cappella'.

Which famous statesman's name is also the name for a salad.

When was the first Mario Kart game released?

The Dickin Medal is awarded to honour the work of animals in World War II. How many pigeons were given the medal?

What was the name of John Lennon's first band that played professionally and included Paul McCartney in 1956?

True or False ? Much of the music of the Renaissance has survived due to the invention of the printing press?

Who was the last ruling pharaoh of Egypt?

What was the name of the shark used in the 'Jaws' movies?

During World War 2, a cat survived 3 ships sinking. What was his name?

Which Norse god was known as being gender fluid?

Cream Puff is the name of the oldest cat to have ever lived. Born August 3, 1967, how long did Cream Puff live?