War Games

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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

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

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

5. Which country suffered the SECOND highest number of casualties during the Second World War? China Germany United Kingdom 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? pilum galea caligae gladius

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. Castle Royal The King's Refuge The Royal Arms The Royal Oak

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

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