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36 quizzes and 385 trivia questions.
1.
  From June to History   great trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
These ten famous facts that went down in history occurred in June in different years. You have to put them in order of occurrence starting in the year 1215.
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Jun 19 24
Easier
masfon gold member
Jun 19 24
782 plays
2.
  History Titbits    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Enjoy some pick and mix morsels from my history book shelf.
Tough, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Mar 21 07
Tough
Fiachra
1238 plays
3.
  International Triviabiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Triviabiz is a very diverse team, with members from all over the world! So we decided to write a quiz with a bit of history from some of our countries. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Lpez, Oct 15 14
Tough
Lpez gold member
915 plays
4.
  A-Z History (Part 1)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From A-Z, this quiz will quiz you on random historical facts that pertain to a single letter in the English Alphabet. This quiz specifically pertains to letters A-J.
Easier, 10 Qns, Drapion, Dec 14 17
Easier
Drapion
1046 plays
5.
  A Brief History of History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We wouldn't know very much about history if no one had ever written any of it down. What do you know about these chroniclers of European and North American history?
Average, 10 Qns, SBH, Aug 03 13
Average
SBH
1066 plays
6.
  Amazing    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
History records some amazing and even bizarre events. See how much you know about the amazing world of history by attempting to answer these questions.
Easier, 10 Qns, Verne47, Sep 20 23
Easier
Verne47
Sep 20 23
973 plays
7.
  The Fifties Through the Ages   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
For my fiftieth quiz, my team mates advised me to do something with years ending in fifty. Here are challenging questions on the years 50 AD, 150 AD and so on, up till 1950 AD. Have fun and try to remember all you learn in this quiz.
Tough, 20 Qns, JanIQ, Jun 10 10
Tough
JanIQ gold member
889 plays
8.
  "Mr. American's" Place in History: 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The book 'Mr American' is about a travelling American who gets mixed up in History. How much do you know about late 19th-early 20th century history? You do not have to have read the book to do the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Quiz_Beagle, Aug 03 09
Average
Quiz_Beagle gold member
1212 plays
9.
  Yet More Obscure History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do we know? Let's find out ...
Average, 10 Qns, blakey, Nov 22 24
Average
blakey
Nov 22 24
3839 plays
10.
  Black Days in History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
History has had more than its share of black days. In this quiz we shall look at some of these dark days from around the world..
Average, 10 Qns, mazza47, Jul 23 17
Average
mazza47 gold member
735 plays
11.
  A-Z History 2 Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is Part 2 of History A-Z 2.
Average, 15 Qns, Drapion, May 19 18
Average
Drapion
May 19 18
533 plays
12.
  Five Places Paired   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since Britain once ruled much of the world, many places in her former colonies share their names with towns and cities in the UK. The questions in this quiz cover some of the history of the original place and its namesake.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 29 14
Average
rossian editor
900 plays
13.
  History Through Song   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Historical events over the ages have led to the creation of many songs. This quiz is all about some of these events - based on either the words of the songs, or on the events themselves.
Average, 10 Qns, Warrior100, Dec 13 14
Average
Warrior100
884 plays
14.
  Famous Lines (not quotes, actual lines in history)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about lines that have historical and/or geographic significance.
Average, 10 Qns, malidog, Feb 23 17
Average
malidog gold member
615 plays
15.
  A Historical Mixture   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is made up of general questions from stuff you would have learned in school hope you like it
Tough, 10 Qns, conorhayes, Sep 17 10
Tough
conorhayes
2789 plays
16.
  A Potpourri of History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Odds and ends questions on some items in history.
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Jan 24 16
Average
pennie1478 gold member
851 plays
17.
  A Right Regular Mixture   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After playing hundreds of quizzes on this site I have decided it is time to "give something back". This quiz is a mixed bag and I would like to think it presents something of a challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, Lssah, Jan 29 10
Average
Lssah
3148 plays
18.
  Up In Smoke   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some say that civilisation began when we learned how to harness the power of fire - but even so, history is full of destructive fires. This quiz is about some of the occasions when things went up in smoke.
Average, 10 Qns, lorance79, Nov 03 15
Average
lorance79
454 plays
19.
  Mixed War History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just a mixed quiz on history.
Average, 10 Qns, Coolx456, Nov 22 24
Average
Coolx456
Nov 22 24
1255 plays
20.
  A Look at History    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Another instalment of I am doomed's wife and her next episode of historical facts. Enjoy.
Tough, 15 Qns, doomed, May 12 14
Tough
doomed
3269 plays
21.
  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take a short trip through world history with The Bees.
Average, 10 Qns, kino76, Feb 07 17
Average
kino76 gold member
459 plays
22.
  Favourites of The Frost Dragons: History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We are The Frost Dragons! Welcome to our second 'Favourites of The Frost Dragons' quiz. In this quiz, we describe our favourite historical figures. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, ElusiveDream, May 25 14
Average
ElusiveDream
509 plays
23.
  Interregnums in History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm fascinated by short-lived periods of history, like the Russian government between the fall of the tsars and the ascendancy of Communism. These are often swept aside and forgotten. Identify these transitional periods in history.
Average, 10 Qns, SixShutouts66, Sep 16 16
Average
SixShutouts66 gold member
481 plays
24.
  Has That Actually Happened?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mixed bag of historical questions.
Average, 10 Qns, NewBudo, Feb 16 17
Average
NewBudo
1314 plays
25.
  Finders Keepers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Finders keepers' is a saying that usually relates to some sort of treasure, so here are ten treasures, each of which has been found at one time or another. Can you identify them?
Average, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Sep 04 14
Average
Toeknee448
615 plays
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  The Harder Three Clues History Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
History is written by the victors, some say. I've used standard history for my questions, although there may be other interpretations of certain events.
Average, 10 Qns, hpreed62, Sep 14 16
Average
hpreed62
505 plays
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  Turn of the Century Events    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
At the end of every century begins a new one. Here are ten events that happened at the beginning of a new century. All questions will apply to the year "**01". Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, apathy100, Jan 16 18
Average
apathy100 gold member
438 plays
28.
  The Year that Was - 1883   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here, for your amazement and edification, are presented events related to ten different trivial categories. All of these marvellous happenings did truly occur in the Year of our Lord 1883, which must surely have been one of the most eventful years ever.
Average, 10 Qns, Flamis, Apr 13 10
Average
Flamis
804 plays
29.
  The Flakey Melting Pot    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of our teammates are from many different countries. Some would say we are a "melting pot." Do you know about our team's home countries and their history? Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, triviaking162, Sep 24 11
Average
triviaking162
715 plays
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  Interesting Historical Facts    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In this quiz, you'll learn about some interesting historical facts. Hope you enjoy my quiz!
Average, 15 Qns, xbillups, May 29 08
Average
xbillups
1583 plays
31.
  What Was Down Is Now Up    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes when something sinks to the bottom of the ocean, the next minute (or century, or millennium) it has been brought back up. This quiz is about things recovered from the ocean floor.
Average, 10 Qns, napierslogs, May 12 15
Average
napierslogs
395 plays
32.
  General History Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you love history as much as me you should ace this quiz. Try to score as well as you can but, most importanlty, have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, bella_stara, Oct 03 24
Tough
bella_stara
Oct 03 24
1073 plays
33.
  Fun History II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this fun quiz you need to guess the identity or trait of the person concerned simply by reading what he/she says in the first person. A date or place name will be provided along with a give-away line or two. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, trojan11, Dec 29 11
Tough
trojan11
1294 plays
34.
  A New Mixture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just some questions about history in general, things you might not know but then again ...?
Tough, 10 Qns, blakey, Sep 01 06
Tough
blakey
1063 plays
35.
  Acid Reign    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mean monarchs, dastardly despots and the occasional good guy who did a bad thing.
Average, 10 Qns, scrumpyT, Mar 22 12
Average
scrumpyT
642 plays
36.
  "But This is History ...!"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
...not math". Well in this quiz history and math will be brought together. If you're a math/history buff then this could be your dream come true, but if you're like me (more interested in history) then let's see ...
Tough, 10 Qns, quiz4759754, Sep 05 18
Tough
quiz4759754
Sep 05 18
387 plays

Random History Mix Trivia Questions

1. It is believed that the Catholic saint "Saint Helena" was born c. 1101 in Sweden. What Swedish city was did she eventually become the patron saint of?

From Quiz
Turn of the Century Events

Answer: Skovde

Saint Helena, also referred to as "Saint Helen of Sköfde" or "Helena of Skövde" was born into a noble family c. 1101. She was noted for her generosity and providing belongings to the poor. These donations included materials and wealth used to help build the Vambs Church (now called the Church of Saint Helena) in Skövde. Unfortunately, her life came to a tragic end following the murder of her daughter's husband. It was discovered that he had been beaten and abused by her husband and the servants from Helena's farm took revenge on him. The husband's family blamed Helena for his murder and killed her while she was on her way to church in 1160. She was officially canonized by Pope Alexander III in 1165.

2. A. A war for independence in this country was fought between France and this nation's National Liberation Front. This country was eventually given its independence by Charles de Gaulle after seven years of fighting.

From Quiz A-Z History (Part 1)

Answer: Algeria

The Algerian War of Independence helped lead to the eventual fall of the French Fourth Republic and the rise of the French Fifth Republic under Charles de Gaulle.

3. In which war was there a key defensive position known as the Maginot Line?

From Quiz Famous Lines (not quotes, actual lines in history)

Answer: WW II

Named after the French Minister of War, André Maginot, the Maginot Line was a line of concrete fortifications, obstacles and weapon installations that France constructed on the French side of its borders with Switzerland, Germany and Luxembourg during the 1930s. It was a classic example of "fighting the last war", since it was designed in anticipation of the kind of defensive, trench warfare that marked WWI. What it didn't anticipate was the extensive use of the tank and aircraft in warfare that marked WWI. German tanks sped around, and over, the Maginot line, and German aircraft simply flew over it.

4. Sunday April 14th 1935 was a black day in US history. What happened on this day?

From Quiz Black Days in History

Answer: Severe dust storm

During the 1930s, the US prairies suffered severe droughts. This, combined with farming methods unsuited to the ecology of the plains, resulted in high winds blowing away the unsecured topsoil in huge clouds that blackened the sky. One such black blizzard occurred in the area of Boise City OK on this day in 1935. It was observed by a journalist who coined the term "Black Sunday". This period in history, as well as the geographical area concerned, is referred to as the Dust Bowl. The US stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression occurred in October 1929, the Pittsburgh floods occurred in March 1936 and American Airways Flight 1 crashed near Goodwin AR in January 1936.

5. The United Arab Republic (1958-1961) was a single country formed from the merger of other independent countries. Which countries merged to form the United Arab Republic?

From Quiz Interregnums in History

Answer: Egypt and Syria

Gamal Abdel Nasser tried to establish a Pan Arab union, in part to avenge the humiliation of the earlier Arab-Israel War in 1947. He was at the height of his power and popularity after his success in the Suez crisis in 1956. Although Egypt and Syria had been more rivals than allies historically, the UAR was formed in 1958 under his leadership. It eventually ended after a later coup in Syria.

6. 1920s German economic conditions. Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles. Opposition to the Weimar Republic. Which of the events below had these clues as major influences?

From Quiz The Harder Three Clues History Quiz

Answer: Adolf Hitler's rise to power

The worldwide Great Depression caused banks to fail and foreclose on homes. Paper fortunes disappeared overnight, businesses closed and no jobs were to be had. The Conditions during the 1920s in Germany caused Adolf Hitler to join the nascent Nazi Party and take control of German politics by 1933. His policies led to World War II and the Holocaust.

7. How did Socrates die?

From Quiz A Potpourri of History

Answer: He drank poison

Socrates died by drinking hemlock which was his choice of death. Socrates died because of his unbelief in the Athenian gods.

8. Perhaps the most celebrated historical event in song is Christmas - the Birth of Christ. In the carol 'Mary's Boy Child', what will happen because of Christmas Day?

From Quiz History Through Song

Answer: Man will live for evermore

Christ's birth has been detailed by the Evangelists Luke and Matthew, and was mentioned by Josephus, a first century historian from Judea. Christmas carols became very popular during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and enjoyed a marked rise in popularity in the 19th century, with many new carols being written, and with the rediscovery of late medieval carols. Many famous groups and singers have continued to make Christmas carols an important addition to their repertoire. 'Mary's Boy Child' was written in 1956 and was first famously sung by Harry Belafonte.

9. One of the best publicised treasures of the twentieth century was Tutenkhamun's tomb. His famous head dress has two animals depicted on the front, can you name them?

From Quiz Finders Keepers

Answer: a vulture and a cobra

Tutenkhamun's name has several accepted spellings. His tomb was placed on top of that of Rameses VI and found by Lord Caernarvon and Howard Carter. There were over 3,000 items found in this treasure trove. Howard Carter is often named as the main force behind the discovery, but Lord Caernarvon not only financed the dig but used his considerable political influence to smooth out the problems that Carter found when he first proposed the expedition.

10. UNITED KINGDOM - The British Isles have many towns with a long and varied history. Where would you find the oldest recorded town?

From Quiz International Triviabiz

Answer: England

Colchester, or to give it the Roman name, Camulodunum, was mentioned by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder in AD77 and claims to be the oldest recorded town in the UK. It was the original Roman Capital, from AD43-AD61, but when the town was destroyed by Boudicca in AD61, the capital was moved to Londinium (London). Another historic call to fame is the castle, begun in 1069 and completed around 1100. The massive keep still stands and is the town museum. The modern town, according to 2011 census, has a population of 121,859. Finally, it is the town where I spent most of my childhood. -C30

11. In AD 37 a most amazing event took place in world history - an animal was invested in the Senatorial Order (or so it is said). Which animal was this and to whom did it belong?

From Quiz Amazing

Answer: A horse, Caligula

After the death of Tiberius, Caligula killed his cousin whom Tiberius had named in his will as joint emperor with him. He gained popularity and power in Rome by doing some good deeds. After being confirmed as emperor by the Senate he demanded that he and his sister, Drusilla receive worship from everyone in the empire. Incitatus was his favourite horse and it is said that he insisted that it be invested in the Senatorial Order despite the objections of the senators. (However, it has also been suggested that this this story may well have been hostile propaganda). It is believed that Caligula was insane. He enjoyed giving orders to cut off the heads of people. He also instigated a lot of debauchery at the palace. Eventually, his private army grew tired of his rule and he was stabbed to death by the captain of the guard. Quite amazing!

12. Salisbury, in the UK, was known by which name when it was established in 1220?

From Quiz Five Places Paired

Answer: New Sarum

Salisbury is the only city in the county of Wiltshire, although the local government seat is in the smaller town of Trowbridge. The original settlement in the region was on a nearby hill, with an Iron Age fort marking the area which was known as Old Sarum. The modern Salisbury was built on the edge of Salisbury Plain, where Stonehenge is located. The city is famous for its cathedral, the building of which began in 1221, which boasts the highest spire in the United Kingdom.

13. Greetings, this is Ankhsunamun1. His birth name was Temujin, and later, he became one of the most terrifying, but greatest, leaders of all time. What is he better known as?

From Quiz Favourites of The Frost Dragons: History

Answer: Genghis Khan

He is one of my all time heroes. His life story was written in five volumes by, in my opinion, one of the best writers of historical novels, Conn Iggulden. It shows him to be human, and vulnerable at times. Worth a read.

14. According to the historian Tacitus, when a fire destroyed large parts of this great city in 64 CE, a local leader took the spotlight off himself by shifting the blame to a religious minority.

From Quiz Up In Smoke

Answer: Rome

Of course, I'm referring to Emperor Nero and the Great Fire of Rome. While historical accounts differ on the cause of the fire, Tacitus noted that at the time many people lay the blame at the emperor's feet. (Subsequent study suggests that this was almost certainly an unjust accusation). In turn, Nero pointed the finger at local Christians, then a small religious sect. The extent of persecution against Christians is also under dispute in academic circles; however, there is consensus that the legend of Nero "fiddling" while Rome burned is just that - legend, with no basis in reality.

15. President John F Kennedy was assassinated on 22 November 1963 in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. Following Oswald's arrest he was ...

From Quiz Has That Actually Happened?

Answer: He was shot and killed by Jack Ruby

Lee Harvey Oswald never made it to trial. He was shot and killed by Jack Ruby, a nightclub operator in Dallas, Texas. Ruby was tried for the murder on Oswald, found guilty and sentenced to death. He appealed against the sentence but died of pulmonary embolism as the date for his new trial was being set.

16. Which ancient Greek author was christened "The Father of History" by the Roman orator Cicero, and is still the earliest person known to have set out to chronicle history systematically?

From Quiz A Brief History of History

Answer: Herodotus

Born in Halicarnassus, Herodotus lived between 484 and 420 B.C. His "Histories" are not entirely "accurate" by the standards of contemporary scholarship, but they add a great deal to our understanding of the ancient world.

17. What is the length of Hundred Years' War (in years) plus number of US presidents assassinated (shot) before 1940?

From Quiz "But This is History ...!"

Answer: 119

Although called the Hundred Years' War it was actually 116 years (1337-1453). Only four U.S presidents have been assassinated: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and JFK. JFK was the only one assassinated after 1940. 116+3=119. Wait, the Hundred Years' War was 116 years? I guess Hundred Years' War is a lot catchier than Hundred and Sixteen Years' War. Moreover, there were periods of peace between England and France during the Hundred Years' War.

18. Vlad the Impaler had no qualms about treating his enemies with the utmost brutality, and impalement was his preferred method of execution. Whilst it is extremely hard to be accurate, how many victims is he generally reputed to have had?

From Quiz Acid Reign

Answer: 40,000-100,000

Whilst some sources mention 20,000 victims, it is widely accepted that the total was much higher. The broad range of 40-100,000 shows that accuracy is hard here. Incidentally this is around the same number of deaths estimated to have occurred from all the witchhunts in the whole of Europe over four centuries.

19. The United States was formed by 13 colonies. In 1776, these colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Who was King of Great Britain at the time?

From Quiz The Flakey Melting Pot

Answer: George III

One of the reasons the colonies declared independence was that they were getting taxed unfairly. George III didn't give the colonists a say in their own taxes. They were being forced to pay taxes and the colonists didn't like that. The outraged colonists then protested by chanting the now famous phrase, "No taxation without representation!".

20. What was famous pirate Blackbeard's real name?

From Quiz General History Knowledge

Answer: Edward Teach

He left his home in Bristol and sailed the seas as a trader. He later became a pirate and was given the nickname Blackbeard for obvious reasons.

21. What year did America enter WWII?

From Quiz Mixed War History

Answer: 1941

They entered the war after Pearl Harbor. This attack was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base on the morning of December 7, 1941.

22. Whom did the Roman Emperor Claudius adopt as son and heir in 50 AD?

From Quiz The Fifties Through the Ages

Answer: Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus

Three of these four options sound familiar: Galba, Otho and Vitellius have their usual imperial name included in their official birth name. But Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus is not known under any of his three birth names. So, who is this Lucius fellow? Well, after adoption by Claudius he took the name with which we are more familiar: Nero Claudius Germanicus (38-68). Claudius married for the fourth time in 49, marrying Agrippina (Nero's mother). In 50 he adopted Nero as his stepson, which was a quite common procedure in the upper classes. Nero succeeded Claudius in 54 and ruled for fourteen years. During his reign, Nero emphasised the arts and made peace with the Parthians. In 64 AD, there was a major fire in Rome. Popular history accuses Nero of having ordered the fire to inspire him for a song and/or to rebuild Rome more magnificently. Nero himself accused the Christians and started persecution. However, the exact cause of the fire was most likely pure accident. Nero was helped to commit suicide in June 68. He was succeeded by Galba (3 BC - 69 AD), who ruled only for seven months. Galba was assassinated in January 69 and was succeeded by Otho (32-69). Otho was soon confronted with mutiny of the German legions and killed himself in April 69, whereupon Vitellius (15 AD - 69 AD) was appointed Emperor. Vitellius also had a very short reign: in December 69 he succumbed to an uprising of the Dalmatian legions led by Vespasian (9 AD - 79 AD), the first Emperor in the Flavian dynasty.

23. How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

From Quiz A Right Regular Mixture

Answer: 116 years

The conflict lasted from 1337 until 1453. Joan of Arc had a number of important victories against the English. She died at age 19, burnt at the stake following her capture and conviction for witchcraft.

24. What major religion was founded after Christianity?

From Quiz Interesting Historical Facts

Answer: Islam

Islam was founded five centuries after Christianism. Protestantism is of course one of the main branches of Christianity.

25. Name the three periods in early stone age times in the correct order.

From Quiz A Historical Mixture

Answer: Paeleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic

Paleolithic came first - between 25 millionBC and 8000BC with Mesolithic next between 8000 BC and 3500 BC and finaly Neolithic between 3500 and 200BC.

26. What was a piseog (pishogue) in Ireland's past?

From Quiz History Titbits

Answer: Spell/charm

There were four principal types of piseog: protective, romantic, for a good harvest,or a curse. It was believed that burying eggs on a neighbour's farm would adversely affect the milk yield.

27. What country's military sank the General Sherman while it was in port in 1866?

From Quiz Yet More Obscure History

Answer: Korea

She became stranded after the Koreans told her and her crew to leave or perish. They used small burning boats to sink her. Any crew member who made it to shore was executed. The USS Pueblo is now moored at the site. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/sherman.htm http://www.kimsoft.com/2000%5Csherman.htm

28. Who built the first submarine?

From Quiz A New Mixture

Answer: Cornelius Drebbel

He built it in 1620 and sailed it in the Thames at a depth of 15 feet. The English Navy was not interested in it at the time. http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/blowballast/sub/history1.htm

29. Who was the mythological founder of Old Chosun, the first state of Korea?

From Quiz A Look at History

Answer: Tan'Gun

The mythological first king of the Koreans, he was the grandson of Hwanin, the creator, and the son of Hwanung, who fathered his children by breathing on a beautiful woman. Tan'gun reportedly became king in 2333 BC.

30. A nobleman, John Komnenos, attempted a coup against the Byzantine Empire but was eventually overthrown and decapitated in July of 1201. What hefty nickname was Komnenos given?

From Quiz Turn of the Century Events

Answer: The Fat

John Komnenos the Fat attempted a coup to try and overthrow the Byzantine Emperor Alexios III Angelos on July 31, 1201. From the beginning, the reign of the emperor was troubled as members of the aristocracy conspired against him due to his demand for new revenues and policies. Komnenos was a relatively unimportant figure within the court but had a high level of discontent for the emperor. On July 31, John Komnenos and his conspirators broke into the Hagia Sophia where he was proclaimed emperor and crowned by a monk. Sources suggest that when John Komnenos sat on the throne, he broke it due to his weight. The coup was relatively short lived and most of the conspirators were forced away by loyalist forces. Komnenos was captured and beheaded where his head and body were put on display for all to see.

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