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Quiz about 98
Quiz about 98

'98 Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz about some historic events which contain the number "98". Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mrgrouchy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
315,294
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (9/10), PHILVV (10/10), Guest 76 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1999, which movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow won the Academy Award for Best Picture? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1998, Tony Blair was the prime minister of which country? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1898, Marie Curie and her husband Pierre announced the discovery of radium. In which city was Marie Curie born? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which European city, located near the Tagus River, hosted the 1998 World's Fair (Expo '98)? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1998, which British football team, known as the Gunners, won both the Premiership and the FA Cup? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1998, the San Diego Padres advanced to the Major League Baseball World Series. Which American League team defeated San Diego to win the Series title? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which musical instrument did Bartolomeo Cristofori supposedly invent in 1698? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which major sporting event did Nagano, Japan, host in 1998? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This resident of New Jersey was U.S. President McKinley's vice-president in 1898. Can you identify him? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1598, King Henry IV of France proclaimed the Edict of Nantes. Which French religious group benefited from this edict? Hint



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1. In 1999, which movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow won the Academy Award for Best Picture?

Answer: Shakespeare in Love

The movie "Shakespeare in Love" dominated the 1998 Academy Awards, winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Gwyneth Paltrow won an Oscar for Best Actress in her portrayal of Viola de Lesseps. The romantic comedy also won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. "Shakespeare in Love" was also a popular film at the box office, grossing nearly $300 million.
2. In 1998, Tony Blair was the prime minister of which country?

Answer: United Kingdom

Tony Blair, a member of the Labour Party, served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1997 to 2007. Blair was only 43 years old when he took over from John Major. He was a steadfast supporter of the war against terrorism. In 1998, Jean Chretien was the Canadian Prime Minister; John Howard was the Australian Prime Minister; and Jennifer Shipley served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
3. In 1898, Marie Curie and her husband Pierre announced the discovery of radium. In which city was Marie Curie born?

Answer: Warsaw

Marie Sklodowska Curie was born in Warsaw in 1867. She became interested in scientific research at an early age and moved to Paris, France, in 1891. She married Pierre Curie in 1895, and the two were virtually inseparable in the scientific laboratory until Pierre's death in 1906.

In 1903, Marie and Pierre Curie were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics; Marie later won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911. She died in 1934.
4. Which European city, located near the Tagus River, hosted the 1998 World's Fair (Expo '98)?

Answer: Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal, hosted Expo '98 from late May to late September 1998. The theme of the World's Fair was "The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future." Portugal's long history of exploration was celebrated at the exhibit: men such as Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias were recognized for their ocean journeys during the Age of Exploration. Almost 150 countries took part in Expo '98. Lisbon is located near the Tagus River, a body of water which flows about 650 miles from the Madrid region of Spain westward to the Atlantic Ocean. Barcelona is located between the Llobregat and Besos rivers; Turin is situated on the Po River; and Bonn is situated on the Rhine River.
5. In 1998, which British football team, known as the Gunners, won both the Premiership and the FA Cup?

Answer: Arsenal

The Arsenal Gunners from London had a fabulous 1997-98 season. The team, led by manager Arsene Wenger, won the Premiership title with 78 points, one point better than Manchester United, 13 ahead of Liverpool, and 15 points clear of Chelsea. Tony Adams, team captain, was one of the best players on the squad. Arsenal defeated Newcastle United, 2-0, to capture the FA Cup, thus completing a "double."
6. In 1998, the San Diego Padres advanced to the Major League Baseball World Series. Which American League team defeated San Diego to win the Series title?

Answer: New York Yankees

The San Diego Padres, led by manager Bruce Bochy, won the National League title by defeating Houston and then Atlanta in the playoffs. The team was led by veteran players Tony Gwynn and Greg Vaughn. However, in the World Series the Padres were swept in four straight games by the mighty New York Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers, managed by Joe Torre, won their 24th overall Major League Baseball championship.
7. Which musical instrument did Bartolomeo Cristofori supposedly invent in 1698?

Answer: The piano

Italian-born Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655-1731) is generally acknowledged to be the inventor of the piano, and 1698 is often given as the date of the piano's introduction, although some historians claim that the piano was first played in the year 1700.

The pipe organ is an ancient instrument, the clarinet was invented in Germany, and the violin was developed in Italy during the early sixteenth century.
8. Which major sporting event did Nagano, Japan, host in 1998?

Answer: The Winter Olympic Games

In 1998, the prefecture of Nagano, Japan, hosted the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. Over seventy nations participated in fourteen separate disciplines, including snowboarding, which made its Olympic debut. Germany won the most medals, earning 29 in total.

The figure skating competition was held at White Ring. Mount Yakebitai was the home of the Alpine skiing events. France was the host of the FIFA World Cup in 1998.
9. This resident of New Jersey was U.S. President McKinley's vice-president in 1898. Can you identify him?

Answer: Garret Hobart

Garret Hobart, a native of New Jersey, served as Vice-President for President William McKinley from 1897 until Hobart's death (heart failure) in 1899. He was a long-time member of the Republican Party, and he worked hard in the 1896 presidential campaign with McKinley to defeat the Democratic Party's ticket of William Bryan and Arthur Sewall.

In 1901, McKinley chose New Yorker Theodore Roosevelt as his vice-presidential candidate. In 1898, Robert Van Wyck was the New York City Mayor. Levi Morton had already served as the U.S. Vice-President from 1889 to 1893, during the Benjamin Harrison administration.
10. In 1598, King Henry IV of France proclaimed the Edict of Nantes. Which French religious group benefited from this edict?

Answer: Huguenots

King Henry IV of France opened a new era of religious tolerance when he issued the Edict of Nantes in April 1598. Protestants, particularly Huguenots, were finally allowed to co-exist with Roman Catholics after decades of persecution. Huguenots were permitted to worship in certain designated areas, although Catholicism would remain the official religion of France.

This edict did not give any mention to other religious groups such as Moslems or Jews. The Edict was revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.
Source: Author mrgrouchy

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