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A Historical Bag of Mixed Trivia Fun Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of events from 20,000 BC to the present. Don't panic! It might be easier than it sounds and I promise you will have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by RandeeOz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
RandeeOz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,547

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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719

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which pair wrote the music and lyrics for the 1957 musical "West Side Story"? They are as famous individually as they are as a duo. Hint

Williams and Sondheim

Lerner and Loewe

Bernstein and Sondheim

Rogers and Hammerstein

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1513, this Spanish explorer named the land he walked on 'Pasqua Florida'. He landed in this region during the Easter season. Who was he? Hint

Vasco De Balboa

Ponce De Leon

Hernando Cortez

Hernando De Soto

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Question 3 of 10

3. Antonio Gaudi, a famous architect working mostly in the 19th century, was responsible for creating a number of buildings that are premiere tourist attractions in which city? Hint

Cordoba

Madrid

Barcelona

Valencia

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Question 4 of 10

4. David McCullough has written many famous historical novels. Which of the following is NOT a McCullough-authored book? Hint

West of the Night

Truman

1776

Brave Companions

5. Kuna Indian woman have designed colorful fabric, clothing and artwork for over 150 years. These pieces can be found in Panama City and other Central and South American cities. The colorful fabric and clothing is called what? Hint

Molas

Kunafalsos

Batiks

Indian Strips

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Question 6 of 10

6. A famous medium, born in 1972, is the author of "We Are Their Heaven". She seems to be very close to Patricia Arquette. Who is she? Hint

Doris Stokes

Lucy Hale

Allison DuBois

Helen Duncan

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Question 7 of 10

7. A 24,000 BC to 21,000 BC limestone statue found in Austria in 1908 by Josef Szonbathy is called what? Hint

Austrian Virgin Goddess

The Szombathy Venus

Venus of Willendorf

Paleolithic Woman

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Question 8 of 10

8. The number 33 has historically had special significance in many fields of study. In geography, you will find that a number of famous places are at 33 degrees longitude or latitude. Which of these places is NOT at 33 degrees? Hint

Jerusalem

Hiroshima, Japan

Roswell, New Mexico

Tigris and Euphrates crossover

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1930, this American playwright, novelist and short story writer was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Name him. Hint

Ernest Hemingway

William Faulkner

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sinclair Lewis

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Passover Seder is served to celebrate ancient Jews' freedom from slavery. Which of these groups of foods is a must-have at a traditional Seder? Hint

matzah, chicken wing, chopped liver, egg, pistachio nuts

challah, ham bone, fruit and nuts, egg, parsley

matzah, boiled potato, rye bread, parsley, egg, honey

matzah, parsley, horseradish, lamb bone, egg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which pair wrote the music and lyrics for the 1957 musical "West Side Story"? They are as famous individually as they are as a duo.

Answer: Bernstein and Sondheim

Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim wrote this musical for Broadway. Some famous songs from this musical are: "I Feel Pretty", "Tonight" and "Maria".

2. In 1513, this Spanish explorer named the land he walked on 'Pasqua Florida'. He landed in this region during the Easter season. Who was he?

Answer: Ponce De Leon

He landed near what is now known as St. Augustine, Florida. He was the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1509-1512 and 1515-1519.

3. Antonio Gaudi, a famous architect working mostly in the 19th century, was responsible for creating a number of buildings that are premiere tourist attractions in which city?

Answer: Barcelona

Gaudi's works include: La Pedrera, Casa Batllo and Temple De La Sagrada Familia. He was a mysterious modern man known for his Catalon vaulting.

4. David McCullough has written many famous historical novels. Which of the following is NOT a McCullough-authored book?

Answer: West of the Night

He has won two Pulitzer Prizes and was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also wrote "The Path Between the Seas".

Answer: Molas

Many times the molas are on a dark background with colorful strips of fabric creating the design. Often the works depict animals, fish and war scenes.

6. A famous medium, born in 1972, is the author of "We Are Their Heaven". She seems to be very close to Patricia Arquette. Who is she?

Answer: Allison DuBois

DuBois' abilities have been tested numerous times by researchers. Her special talents have been used by the D.A.'s office and by agencies looking for missing persons. Actress Patricia Arquette played Allison DuBois on the television show "Medium".

7. A 24,000 BC to 21,000 BC limestone statue found in Austria in 1908 by Josef Szonbathy is called what?

Answer: Venus of Willendorf

This statue is in remarkable condition considering it may date back as far as 24,000 BC. It is less than five inches tall. Venus is depicted as quite a bulbous woman with plaited hair.

Answer: Jerusalem

The number 33 plays a large role in Freemasonry, numerology, the Bible and history. It is said that Jesus died at the age of 33.

9. In 1930, this American playwright, novelist and short story writer was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Name him.

Answer: Sinclair Lewis

Lewis was a prolific writer who turned down receiving the Pulitzer Prize because he felt that his writing was not a reflection of the spirit for which the award was given. His novels are critical exposes that talk to issues of race, gender and the workplace.

10. The Passover Seder is served to celebrate ancient Jews' freedom from slavery. Which of these groups of foods is a must-have at a traditional Seder?

Answer: matzah, parsley, horseradish, lamb bone, egg

The date of the first Seder changes each year as it is based on the Jewish calendar. Each of the foods on the Seder plate has significance. During Passover, religious Jews do not eat bread or any product with leavening.

Source: Author RandeeOz

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