Normal World History Quiz

 

1 - How many women do most experts agree Jack the Ripper killed?

2 - Which of these nations had an army in excess of 1 million men in the 70s?

3 - Which of these cities never was a capital of Assyria?

4 - Which book is said to have played an important role in the Hungary uprising against the Soviet-Union?

5 - From what country did Britain begin to recruit Gurkha soldiers in 1816?

6 - On the 16th April 1746, the last pitched land battle to have taken place in Britain took place, in which the hopes of 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' came to an end. What was the name of this battle?

7 - Which Roman conquered Britain?

8 - Which monarch launched the Spanish Armada against England?

9 - How did the Byzantines call themselves?

10 - Which of the following territories was the last to remain under Spanish rule?

11 - Approximatively how many people were killed in Europe by the Black Death pandemic in the 14th century?

12 - On which side did Finland fight in WWII?

13 - Who founded the Mughal dynasty?

14 - Which country employed Henry Hudson to find the famous 'NorthWest-Passage'?

15 - What was the original European name of Australia?

16 - After the emperor of China, Pu Yi , was captured by the communist, what occupation did he take?

17 - What was the title of the ruler of Athens for most of the 14th century?

18 - Which of the members of the triumviate died first?

19 - In which battle did the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth destroy the Teutonic Order?

20 - Which treaty, signed by Italy, Germany, and Japan in 1940, recognized the right of each member to 'establish a new world order' in their respective parts of the world?

 

  

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