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Quiz about Millenium Milestones Fourth Edition

Millenium Milestones: Fourth Edition Quiz

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

Author
TeaBrielle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,273

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1902

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first Daimler or Benz car? Hint

Benz Patent Motor Car

Benz Elegant

Benz Velo

Daimler Wire Wheel Car

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country had the most steam power in 1896? Hint

Germany

France

Canada

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where were the first modern (revived) Olympic Games held? Hint

Athens, Greece

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Paris, France

London, United Kingdom

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the most highly populated country in 1900? Hint

United States

China

Turkey

Japan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these was the first 'World's Tallest Building'? Hint

Sears Tower, Chicago

Empire State Building, New York City

Chrysler Building, New York City

Park Row Building, New York City

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the most highly populated town in Australia in 1910? Hint

Melbourne

Sydney

Ballarat

Perth

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the biggest money making movie of the SILENT ERA? Hint

Ben Hur

The Birth of a Nation

The Covered Wagon

Wings

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country had the largest Armed Forces of World War I? Hint

United States

Germany

Russia

Japan

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the first country to host the Soccer World Cup? Hint

Uruguay

Mexico

Sweden

Chile

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the first Elvis Presley single released in the United States? Hint

Heartbreak Hotel and I Was the One

Good Rockin' Tonight and I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine

You're a Heartbreaker and I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine

That's All Right Mama and Blue Moon of Kentucky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first Daimler or Benz car?

Answer: Benz Patent Motor Car

The Benz Patent Motor Car first came out in 1886. Its top speed was only ten miles per hour.

2. What country had the most steam power in 1896?

Answer: US

In 1896 the United States had the most steam power (factories, mines, water pumps, railroads, steamships) with a total horsepower of 18,060,000.

3. Where were the first modern (revived) Olympic Games held?

Answer: Athens, Greece

The Olympic Games at Athens were held in 1896. Paris and St. Louis followed.

4. What was the most highly populated country in 1900?

Answer: China

China had 303,241,969 people. The US was in fourth place with 62,981,000 people.

5. Which of these was the first 'World's Tallest Building'?

Answer: Park Row Building, New York City

The Park Row Building was built in 1899 and has 29 stories. It is 386 feet tall.

6. What was the most highly populated town in Australia in 1910?

Answer: Sydney

Sydney is located in New South Wales and had a population of 637,102 people in 1910.

7. What was the biggest money making movie of the SILENT ERA?

Answer: The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation was produced in 1915. Despite explicit racism, it was one of the biggest money-makers in movie history.

8. Which country had the largest Armed Forces of World War I?

Answer: Russia

Russia had the largest army with 12,000,000 personnel at its peak. However, they were poorly led - and were badly defeated.

9. What was the first country to host the Soccer World Cup?

Answer: Uruguay

Uruguay hosted Argentina in 1930. Uruguay won with a score of 4-2.

10. What was the first Elvis Presley single released in the United States?

Answer: That's All Right Mama and Blue Moon of Kentucky

This single was released in July 1954.

Source: Author TeaBrielle

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