FunTrivia History Mix: Vol 1 Trivia Quiz

Answer: red and white

Henry VII adopted this emblem when he married Elizabeth of York, bringing together the House of Lancaster (symbolised by a red rose) and the House of York (symbolised by a white rose). The Tudor Rose has a white heraldic rose on top of a red rose, and is still used as the heraldic flower representing England. You can see it at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudor_rose

Question by player Flamis

Answer: Hawaii

The schools are named for the first King of what was then the Kingdom of Hawaii. The schools now enroll more than 5000 students, from preschool through 12th grade, all of native Hawaiian descent. Bishop's initial donation of land and money has grown to what is now over $11 billion.

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Answer: false teeth

The Etruscans were an ancient Italian civilization which, according to Michael Riley in "The History of False Teeth," fashioned teeth from ivory and bone and used gold bridgework to attach them to a person's mouth. During Washington's time teeth were made from ivory, mother of pearl, and silver.

Another source said Washington's teeth were made from horse and donkey teeth and set in ivory.

Question by player unterkircher

Answer: Falklands War

The Falklands War (Guerra de las Malvinas) started in 1982 when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982. The British sent army and naval forces, and Argentina surrendered on June 14, 1982. More than 900 troops were killed and 1,800 were wounded.

The sovereignty of the islands has been in dispute for 250 years. Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) a poet and essayist is known for his short stories "Ficciones" and "The Aleph."

Question by player serpa

Answer: Aaron Burr

Burr's grandfather Edwards and his father Aaron Burr Sr. were eminent ministers and educators, but Burr Jr.(while Vice President of the U.S.) killed Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel. Later, after a wild scheme to create a new nation from territory in the West, Burr stood trial for treason (he was acquitted).

In Burr's long life he had the reputation of being a seducer and even having an affair with his own daughter. Hardly a life to make Granddad Edwards or his dad proud!

Question by player obiwan04

Answer: Germany and Italy

When WWI broke out, Italy was nominally an ally of Germany and Austria-Hungary but due to long-standing differences with Austria-Hungary refused to fight alongside Germany and entered the war on the side of the Entente in 1915. In World War II Italy sided with Germany (from June 1940 actively) but changed sides in 1943. Mussolini was kidnapped and the Germans set up a puppet Italian state in North Italy.

Question by player mask100

Answer: San Juan

Built by Spain and finished in 1783, the fortification encompassed the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It covered 27 acres of land and San Cristobal's double gates sealed San Juan from land based attacks.

Question by player lumber78006

Answer: Blinked a message in Morse Code

As a Naval Aviator, Denton was well versed in Morse Code, and used the opportunity of the forced television interview to blink the word "TORTURE" in International Morse. Denton was eventually promoted to Rear Admiral, retired and was elected US Senator for Alabama in 1980.

Question by player mike32768

Answer: Turkey

The remains of the ancient city of Troy lie around 20km from Canakkale.
Until the early part of the last century it was widely thought to be only a legend.

Question by player Merrymas

Answer: smog

Dubbed "The London Smog", "The Great Smog" or the "Big Smoke", this disaster eventually led to the passing of air pollution laws and marked the beginnings of the "environmental movement" in Britain. In the months following the disaster, it is estimated that an additional 8,000 or more residents died due to smog-related respiratory ailments, along with uncounted numbers of animals/livestock.

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