Chrono Scholars Club History Trivia May2025

Question 1

which is the name of the war that holds the record for shortest war in History at 38 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Zanzibar War

Question 2

The first official Medals of Honor were awarded during the American Civil War What part of the war effort were they for?

Accepted Answer

the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.

Question 3

During the medieval times you could find your neighbor, your cow, AND your shed all on trial on any given day.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What critical feature do modern British tanks have thanks to ww2?

Accepted Answer

tea-making facilities

Question 5

During ww2 what were hamburgers called in american eateries?

Accepted Answer

“liberty steaks”

Question 6

What was accidentally destroyed when Julius Ceasar burned his ships to blocakade an enemy?

Accepted Answer

The Library of Alexandria

Question 7

Which of the following foods was once used as a form of currency in ancient Mesoamerica?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa beans

Question 8

What did George Washington go on to do after being president?

Accepted Answer

Open a distillery

Question 9

Surgeon Robert Liston was considered the “fastest knife in the West.” He also had a 300% mortality rate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

After ww2 how quickly did Russia run out of vodka?

Accepted Answer

22 hours

Question 11

Which of these is the OLDEST?

Accepted Answer

Oxford

Question 12

The first mascot of the USMC was an English Bulldog named Jiggs. After which war was Jiggs brought into the Marines?

Accepted Answer

World War 1

Question 13

Which historical figure originated the “yo mamma” joke?

Accepted Answer

Shakespeare

Question 14

In 1835, what animal did the U.S. Army attempt to use in the desert southwest before realizing it was a horrible idea?

Accepted Answer

Camels

Question 15

what was Napoleon Bonaparte once attacked by while out hunting

Accepted Answer

trapped bunnies

Question 16

nicknamed the longest year in history, How many days long was the year 46bc?

Accepted Answer

445

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