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A multiple-choice quiz by Lssah. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Lssah

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,029

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3119

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (9/10), Guest 101 (8/10), Guest 171 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How long did the Hundred Years' War last? Hint

124 years

100 years

116 years

99 Years

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Question 2 of 10

2. What killed 21.6 million people between 1918-1919? Hint

World War 1

Influenza

Smallpox

Natural disasters

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of which organisation was General Eva Burrows the head? Hint

The Salvation Army

The Royal Flying Doctor Service

The U.S. Marines

UNICEF

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which war was Florence Nightingale a nurse? Hint

The Crimean War

The American Civil War

World War One

The Napoleonic Wars

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria was one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world and it is said that it could be seen 50 km out to sea. What destroyed it? Hint

Fire

An attack/invasion on Alexandria

It wasn't destroyed, it still stands today

An earthquake

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Question 6 of 10

6. What 200-page document was signed on 28 June 1919? Hint

The official surrender of German forces following WW1

The Treaty of Versailles

The Armistice

The "Pact of Steel" between Germany and Italy

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the famous quote by its creator, what was available in "any colour you like as long as it's black". Hint

The Tuxedo

The First Ball Point Pen

The Typewriter

The Model T Ford

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Question 8 of 10

8. The shortest war in history occurred in 1896. How long did it last? Hint

3 months

4 weeks and 2 days

38 minutes

48 hours

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Question 9 of 10

9. Whose death in 1965 made President Johnson order that all American Flags around the world be flown at half mast? Hint

Elliott Ness

Martin Luther King

Winston Churchill

Che Guevara

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what ocean or sea was the Lusitania sunk in during World War 1? Hint

The Irish Sea

The Mediterranean Sea

The North Sea

The Atlantic Ocean

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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.

2. What killed 21.6 million people between 1918-1919?

Answer: Influenza

Compulsory vaccination against smallpox was first introduced in England in 1852.

3. Of which organisation was General Eva Burrows the head?

Answer: The Salvation Army

Eva Burrows was born in Australia. In 1993 she hung up her hat and retired as the world leader of the Salvation Army. In 1994 she was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.

4. In which war was Florence Nightingale a nurse?

Answer: The Crimean War

The Crimean War was fought between 1853-1856. The Allies consisted of the Empires of France and Britain, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia. They fought against the Russian Empire and volunteers from Bulgaria.

5. The Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria was one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world and it is said that it could be seen 50 km out to sea. What destroyed it?

Answer: An earthquake

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was also one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Like the Pharos, it was destroyed by an earthquake.

6. What 200-page document was signed on 28 June 1919?

Answer: The Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty caused a lot of resentment among the German people. Adolf Hitler violated most of the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.

7. According to the famous quote by its creator, what was available in "any colour you like as long as it's black".

Answer: The Model T Ford

Henry Ford revolutionized automobile production by introducing the moving assembly line. During World War 2 he mobilized his factories and produced bombers, Jeeps, and tanks for the war effort.

8. The shortest war in history occurred in 1896. How long did it last?

Answer: 38 minutes

The Anglo-Zanzibar war ended after 38 minutes when Zanzibar surrendered to Britain. Barely enough time to boil some water and have a cup of tea!

9. Whose death in 1965 made President Johnson order that all American Flags around the world be flown at half mast?

Answer: Winston Churchill

This mark of respect had never been previously given to a foreigner. Elliott Ness, the man that nabbed Al Capone, died in 1957 of a heart attack.

10. In what ocean or sea was the Lusitania sunk in during World War 1?

Answer: The Atlantic Ocean

The Lusitania was sunk by a German U-Boat on 7 May 1915 off the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland.

Source: Author Lssah

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