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Quiz about Random History Quiz II
Quiz about Random History Quiz II

Random History Quiz II


This quiz covers a broad section of history across the centuries under various points of interest. Test your random historic knowledge and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Baron03. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
Baron03
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,601
Updated
Feb 17 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
438
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1932, this man came to power as chancellor of Austria after Karl Buresch resigned from the post. He used the resignation of the parlaiment's president as a pretext for assuming dictatorial power and barred anyone from entering the parliament building. During his short time as chancellor, he banned the Communist and Austrian Nationalist Socialist political parties. Name this Austrofascist dictator who was assassinated by Nazi agents in 1934 as part of the failed July Putsch to bring Nazi supporters to power in Austria. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This Ottoman Sultan was backed by the janissaries before his father abdicated from ailing health. During his reign 40,000 qizilbash were killed in Anatolia for supporting his brother to the throne instead of him. This sultan defeated the Safavids at the battle of Chaldiran, and in one campaign conquered the entire Mamluk Empire. Name this sultan who vastly increased Ottoman territory in the Middle East becoming the dominant Muslim power in the entire area. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This era of Chinese history can be subdivided into three categories: the age of regional cultures, the age of encroachments, and the age of reforms. The capital of the current dynasty at Luoyi gradually declined in central authority that led to a rise of independent states in China such as Chu, Wu, Yan, and Qi. Name this time in Chinese history that started after the Zhou capital of Haojing was captured by the Marquess of Shen and Quanrong barbarians. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many times has Rome been sacked by foreign enemies throughout its history? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Preceding this event, Florence was ruled by an oligarchy and heavily influenced by a few guilds. This event was carried out by workers of textiles, particularly those who were wool carders, within the city, but within years returned to the former status quo of the guilds. After this event Florence came under influence of the Albizzi family and returned to an oligarchic form of government. Name this event that brought a brief period of democratic rule to the Republic of Florence in 1378. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This German-born English astronomer was born in the year 1738, and developed a theory of star evolution. During his lifetime he discovered radiation, built hundreds of telescopes, and even coined the term "asteroid." Name this astronomer who discovered Uranus in 1791. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This sultanate was the first Islamic state in southern India following its successful revolt from the Delhi Sultanate to the north. Its existence contributed to the diversification of India's southern cultures with the spread of Islam to the region. Unlike the Delhi sultanate and later the Mughals to the north, this sultanate's state religion was the Shia sect of Islam. Name this political entity that held a rivalry with the Hindu Empire of Vijayanagara, and broke up into the Deccan Sultanates in 1527. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This building complex was constructed under the Yongle emperor from 1406 to 1420, but was given its current name under the Jiajing emperor a century later. Many emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasty visited this building to pray for good harvests during annual ceremonies. What world wonder located in Beijing is regarded as a Taoist temple? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1605 Willem Janszoon crossed what is now the Torres Strait and became the first European to reach this country. In 1642 Abel Tasman discovered this country's southern island which he named Van Diemen's Land after the governor of the Dutch East Indies. However, inland explorations by Europeans of this country didn't begin until the 19th century by men such as John Oxley, Hamilton Hume, and most famous of all, Charles Sturt. What country try did these men discover and explore? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The two acting Roman consuls in 207 BC, Gaius Nero and Marcus Livius immediately joined their armies at this battle's namesake river to prevent Hasdrubal from joining Hannibal's army in Umbria. Despite initial success and the employment of elephants, Hasdrubal's army was overwhelmed by the Romans and subsequently defeated. Which pivotal battle in the Second Punic War saved the Romans from two large Carthaginian armies joining forces and threatening Rome? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1932, this man came to power as chancellor of Austria after Karl Buresch resigned from the post. He used the resignation of the parlaiment's president as a pretext for assuming dictatorial power and barred anyone from entering the parliament building. During his short time as chancellor, he banned the Communist and Austrian Nationalist Socialist political parties. Name this Austrofascist dictator who was assassinated by Nazi agents in 1934 as part of the failed July Putsch to bring Nazi supporters to power in Austria.

Answer: Engelbert Dollfuss

Dollfuss had gained power in 1932 with barely a year's worth of experience in the government and was sworn in as Cancellor under a coalition government. He believed that maintaining a strong alliance with Italy would create a force able to stand up to other totalitarian regimes in Europe. Jokes often made fun of the Austrofascist's short height of about five feet and often referred to him as the "Jockey." Austrofascism itself, however, is harder to define outside of Dollfuss's dictatorship in Austria because of its unique combination of Fascism and the Christian Social Party Movement within the country. During his rule, and his successor's, foreign trade was severely restricted; rule by decree was made legal through the new May Constitution; and the Catholic Church was given influence in education.
2. This Ottoman Sultan was backed by the janissaries before his father abdicated from ailing health. During his reign 40,000 qizilbash were killed in Anatolia for supporting his brother to the throne instead of him. This sultan defeated the Safavids at the battle of Chaldiran, and in one campaign conquered the entire Mamluk Empire. Name this sultan who vastly increased Ottoman territory in the Middle East becoming the dominant Muslim power in the entire area.

Answer: Selim I

Selim I was known to be ruthless as well as a perfectionist. Other than the qizilbash, he executed many generals and officials who made the smallest of mistakes. Shortly before his death, the sultan was collecting funds and preparing an army to conquer Rhodes, a task his successor Sulieman I would have to carry out.
3. This era of Chinese history can be subdivided into three categories: the age of regional cultures, the age of encroachments, and the age of reforms. The capital of the current dynasty at Luoyi gradually declined in central authority that led to a rise of independent states in China such as Chu, Wu, Yan, and Qi. Name this time in Chinese history that started after the Zhou capital of Haojing was captured by the Marquess of Shen and Quanrong barbarians.

Answer: Spring and Autumn period

Important figures during this time included Sun Tzu, who wrote the "Art of War," and Confucius, the founder of Confucianism. Iron working was introduced during this period and bronze working became very refined as China moved away from a feudalistic society to one with more centralized power.
4. How many times has Rome been sacked by foreign enemies throughout its history?

Answer: Seven times

Rome has been sacked in 390 BC, 410, 455, 546, 846, 1084, and 1527 AD. History can thank the Gauls, Visigoths, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Arabs, Normans, and the Holy Roman Empire's troops respectively.
5. Preceding this event, Florence was ruled by an oligarchy and heavily influenced by a few guilds. This event was carried out by workers of textiles, particularly those who were wool carders, within the city, but within years returned to the former status quo of the guilds. After this event Florence came under influence of the Albizzi family and returned to an oligarchic form of government. Name this event that brought a brief period of democratic rule to the Republic of Florence in 1378.

Answer: Revolt of the Ciompi

During the revolt, the Ciompi advocated tax reform and access to public offices within the government. However, once the guilds regained control all of the Ciompi reforms were nullified. Machiavelli used this time of instability in his "History of Florence" to advocate legitimacy of a strong central government.
6. This German-born English astronomer was born in the year 1738, and developed a theory of star evolution. During his lifetime he discovered radiation, built hundreds of telescopes, and even coined the term "asteroid." Name this astronomer who discovered Uranus in 1791.

Answer: William Herschel

Controversially, William Herschel (1738-1822) believed that every planet was inhabited, but received the Copley Medal in 1781. In 1816 he was knighted, and helped found what would later become Royal Astronomical Society in 1820, two years before his death.

Note: William Herschel should not be confused with his son, Sir John Frederick William Herschel, Bt (1792-1871) who was also an astronomer (among other things).
7. This sultanate was the first Islamic state in southern India following its successful revolt from the Delhi Sultanate to the north. Its existence contributed to the diversification of India's southern cultures with the spread of Islam to the region. Unlike the Delhi sultanate and later the Mughals to the north, this sultanate's state religion was the Shia sect of Islam. Name this political entity that held a rivalry with the Hindu Empire of Vijayanagara, and broke up into the Deccan Sultanates in 1527.

Answer: Bahmani Sultanate

Ahsadabad (Gukbarga) and Muhammadabad (Bidar) served as the Bahmani's capitals and grew into luxurious cities. Most of the shahs were also great patrons of Persian culture and literature, and actively spoke the farsi language.
8. This building complex was constructed under the Yongle emperor from 1406 to 1420, but was given its current name under the Jiajing emperor a century later. Many emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasty visited this building to pray for good harvests during annual ceremonies. What world wonder located in Beijing is regarded as a Taoist temple?

Answer: Temple of Heaven

UNESCO World Heritage Sites inscribed the Temple of Heaven in 1998 because of its lasting influence on East Asian architecture. In 1918 the area was turned into a public park. Its blue roof tiles on every building represent heaven.
9. In 1605 Willem Janszoon crossed what is now the Torres Strait and became the first European to reach this country. In 1642 Abel Tasman discovered this country's southern island which he named Van Diemen's Land after the governor of the Dutch East Indies. However, inland explorations by Europeans of this country didn't begin until the 19th century by men such as John Oxley, Hamilton Hume, and most famous of all, Charles Sturt. What country try did these men discover and explore?

Answer: Australia

Australia's rough interior marked by vast deserts, marshes, and heavily forested mountains made exploring Australia's interior last over half a century. In 1876 after crossing the Great Victoria Desert from Port Augustus to Perth, Ernest Giles proclaimed, "There was nothing left in Australia to be discovered."
10. The two acting Roman consuls in 207 BC, Gaius Nero and Marcus Livius immediately joined their armies at this battle's namesake river to prevent Hasdrubal from joining Hannibal's army in Umbria. Despite initial success and the employment of elephants, Hasdrubal's army was overwhelmed by the Romans and subsequently defeated. Which pivotal battle in the Second Punic War saved the Romans from two large Carthaginian armies joining forces and threatening Rome?

Answer: Metaurus

After victory, Roman consul Gaius Nero had Hasdrubal's head severed and thrown into Hannibal's camp in southern Italy. Without reinforcements, Hannibal remained in southern Italy unable to effectively campaign before being recalled to Carthage to counter Roman general Scipio Africanus.
Source: Author Baron03

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