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History of the World: X Trivia Quiz

The Industrial Revolution turned a farming world, into a manufacturing and technological haven. From 1840-1925, the world became smaller and smaller.

A multiple-choice quiz by 0c0c0c. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
0c0c0c

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,263

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1391

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (2/10), Guest 92 (9/10), Guest 5 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Starting in 1846, the Mexican-American war lasted for two years, and was a humiliating defeat for the Mexicans. At war's end, the United States got New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, and some other future states. What major general during this war became the 12th President of the United States? Hint

John Tyler

Zachary Taylor

Millard Fillmore

James K. Polk

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1859, "The Origin of Species" was published. Who wrote "The Origin of Species?"

Answer: (Whole name or last name)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What European country was founded as a nation-state in 1871?

Answer: (Think Central Europe)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1878 Serbia and Romania became fully independent of the Ottoman Empire.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the first Sino-Japanese war, China handed over what two territories to Japan. Hint

Korea and Ryukyu Islands

Korea and Taiwan

Taiwan and Ryukyu Islands

Hong Kong and Taiwan

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1904, several American workers started creating the Panama Canal, after forcing what country to make Panama independent?

Answer: (It's a neighbor)

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Question 7 of 10

7. On July 24, 1911 Hiram Bingham III discovered what ancient Incan city? Hint

Cuzco

Machu Picchu

Mayaan Capac

Gyuaquil

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Question 8 of 10

8. In China, the Xinhai Revolution disposed of Pu Yi, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the Chinese Republic was founded. In what year was the Chinese Republic forced from mainland China? Hint

1949

1936

1964

1978

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Question 9 of 10

9. Charlie Chaplin first appeared in what movie in 1913? Hint

What Happened at Biffen Bridge?

The Story of Abraham Lincoln

Making a Living

Kid Auto Races at Venice

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1916 saw an Irish uprising against Great Britain on what holiday? Hint

Christmas

St. Patrick's Day

New Year's Day

Easter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Zachary Taylor

After being elected in the 1848, Taylor led the country for only one year, when he suddenly died. Some said he died of arsenic poisoning, but this was later disproved.

2. In 1859, "The Origin of Species" was published. Who wrote "The Origin of Species?"

Answer: Charles Darwin

This book stated that creatures evolved over time, to better adapt to their environment. This started the "Creation vs. Evolution" that is still being fought today.

3. What European country was founded as a nation-state in 1871?

Answer: Germany

After winning the Franco-Prussian war, the North Germany Confederation united with the South German states. The German Empire was proclaimed in Versailles in France in 1871 and lasted as an imperial monarchy till 1918, at the end of World War I. From then till the end of World War II it still called itself a "Reich" (empire), even during the Weimar years (1919-1932).

4. In 1878 Serbia and Romania became fully independent of the Ottoman Empire.

Answer: True

The conflict started in 1877, when Balkan states start to rise against the Ottomans. The Russians decided to help their fellow Orthdox Christians and tried to set up client states. One year later the Treaty of Berlin was signed, which confrimed the independence of Romania and Serbia, but not of Bulgaria.

5. In the first Sino-Japanese war, China handed over what two territories to Japan.

Answer: Korea and Taiwan

The war started when Japan began to fear the expansion of Russia, believing this was their only chance to get natural resources before Russia ... so they invaded China. They got Korea, Taiwan, and a few small islands, plus lots of money.

6. In 1904, several American workers started creating the Panama Canal, after forcing what country to make Panama independent?

Answer: Colombia

The first recorded suggestion of building a canal in that area was made by Emperor Charles V in 1534. The first attempt was made by the French in the late 19th century but was unsuccessful.

7. On July 24, 1911 Hiram Bingham III discovered what ancient Incan city?

Answer: Machu Picchu

Bingham was an United States senator for Connecticut, he was born in Honolulu because his father, and grandfather were missionaries in Hawaii. Later in 1911 when he was a Yale professor he went to Peru to do some archaelogical research, and there he found Machu Picchu.

8. In China, the Xinhai Revolution disposed of Pu Yi, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the Chinese Republic was founded. In what year was the Chinese Republic forced from mainland China?

Answer: 1949

European inteference had weakened China badly. So, Sun Yet-Sen organized some men and overthrew the emperor in 1912. Yet-Sen became the first president of the Chinese Republic. 37 years later Mao Zedong and the Communist party overthrew the Republic, and Chiang Kai-Shek the current president fled to Taiwan and restablished the republic there.

9. Charlie Chaplin first appeared in what movie in 1913?

Answer: Making a Living

Charles Chaplin was born in England in 1889. He had an amazing acting, and directing career. He died at age 88 in 1977.

10. In 1916 saw an Irish uprising against Great Britain on what holiday?

Answer: Easter

Fully fledged civil war broke out in 1919 and lasted for about two years. Most of Ireland gained independence in 1921. However, Northern Ireland is still under British control. Thanks for playing! The next History of the World will only be concerned with World War I.

Source: Author 0c0c0c

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