War Games

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. How long did the Hundred Years' War between England and France last? 116 years 100 years 99 years 85 years

2. In the First World War which was the last country to declare war on Germany? Honduras Haiti Nicaragua Guatemala

3. In which year was the Honduras-El Salvador "Soccer" War? 1969 1965 1963 1968

4. Where did the last battle of the American Civil War take place? Petersburg, Virginia Palmetto Hill, Texas Saylers Creek, Virginia Appomatox Station, Virginia

5. Which country suffered the SECOND highest number of casualties during the Second World War? United Kingdom China Germany Soviet Union

6. Which one of these was not a wartime broadcaster of propaganda directed at Allied forces? Lord Haw-Haw Mata Hari Axis Sally Tokyo Rose

7. An ordinary legionary in the Roman army had several pieces of equipment and two main weapons. Which of these was his javelin? caligae gladius galea pilum

8. In 1651, when fleeing after his defeat at the battle of Worcester, King Charles II hid initially with with one of his officers from the pursuing army of Cromwell. Where? Hint: It is the third most popular name for public houses (pubs) in England. The King's Refuge Castle Royal The Royal Oak The Royal Arms

9. What is the highest award for gallantry in the UK and many other Commonwealth countries? Queen's Military Medal George Cross Victoria Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Cross

10. How long did the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 last? 9 hours 2 weeks 11 days 38 minutes