TY History Week Quiz

Most nominated film in The Oscars history?

The first known penguin selfie in history went viral this week. Where was it taken?

Who was Palladius?

In 2004, Jake Delhomme threw the longest touchdown pass in Big Game history. How long was it?

What was the name of the moon lander for the Apollo 11 mission?

In the second movie, what was Indiana Jones looking for?

This man assassinated JFK.

Which country has won the most Olympic Medals in the history of the Summer Olympic Games?

In years, how long did it take Michelangelo to paint the ceiling on the Sistine Chapel?

Which answer shows the chronological order of key events in Irish history?

What year was the Chernobyl disaster?

When did the US enter World War 1?

Who murdered Julius Caesar?

In USA history around 1776, its ring was the sound of freedom.

The tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence was how tall?

The nonaggression pact was signed by Hitler and which leader from the Soviet Union?

Dinosaurs may have been big but what is the largest mammal in history?

What vegetable has been the most important through the Irish history?

The longest tennis match in history was played at Wimbledon in 2010. How long was this match?

How many people died in WWII?

Which Cold War event occurred last?

Cork's first All Ireland SHC win?

At sixteen he married Marie Antionette, who is he?

Stalin's policy of destroying everything of use to the Germans was called the

What luxury car manufacturer provided engines for Spitfire planes during WWII?

He remains the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history with over 156 million album sales.

Who has been our youngest First Lady in U.S. history, becoming First Lady at age 21?

Which candy was given to soldiers in WWII as a treat?

Who was the President of the United States at the start of WWII?

William of Orange

List 3 songs about the 1798 Rebellion.

The development of __________ during the Neolithic Era was a major turning point in history.

Who was Martin Luther?

When did Germany attack France in WWII?

Which superhero became a super soldier to fight in WWII?

Who became the top goal scorer in soccer World Cup history?

Which aspect of the economy was emphasized in Joseph Stalin's five-year plans?

Where did the largest sea invasion in world history take place (known as D-Day)?

Dunkirk, on the Strait of Dover, was rebuilt after WWII and is a large port in which country?

The shortest war in recorded history lasted only 45 minutes

What is Martin Luther King's real name?

The alliance between the Soviet Union and its allies during the Cold War was called

Which type of political system did Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini establish in their countries?

Name King Henry VIII sixth wife

This game became the fastest selling in history earning over $800 million in the first 24 hours

Soviet Union won the very first European Championships in football. When was it?

Who scored the most clean sheets in history amongst these players?

Who was notable in sports history as "The Homerun King" 

What major event in Irish History started in June 1922?

Where was Michael Collins assassinated?