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Quiz about Quiztory The First
Quiz about Quiztory The First

Quiztory The First


Just a few historical teasers... good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Ikabud
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
56,462
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2588
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which 'American' was born in Scotland, became a Russian rear admiral, and had a dance named after him? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which country was ruled by both Charles the Bald and Charles the Simple? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. LuLu was which Lord's nickname? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was Che Guevara's original profession? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who rode a horse named Marengo? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What did Capt. Alcock and Lt. Brown achieve in 1919? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many barrels of gunpowder did Guy Fawkes and his friends stash in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What title was given to King Edward VIII after he abdicated? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Capability Brown famous for? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which family of Spanish descent, that relocated to Italy during the late Renaissance, produced a Pope and a poisoner? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which 'American' was born in Scotland, became a Russian rear admiral, and had a dance named after him?

Answer: John Paul Jones

The famous naval officer was born in Kirkcudbright, Scotland in 1747.
2. Which country was ruled by both Charles the Bald and Charles the Simple?

Answer: France

Charles the Bald was actually Charles I and Charles the Simple was Charles III.
3. LuLu was which Lord's nickname?

Answer: Lord Louis Mountbatten

Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last viceroy of India.
4. What was Che Guevara's original profession?

Answer: Doctor

Ernesto Guevara, was born in 1928 and died 1967. He was one of the twentieth centuries most influential rebel figures.
5. Who rode a horse named Marengo?

Answer: Napoleon

This was also the name of a battle in the Napoleonic Wars in which Napoleon defeated the Austrians.
6. What did Capt. Alcock and Lt. Brown achieve in 1919?

Answer: The first non-stop trans Atlantic flight

Yes, it was done before Lindbergh, he was just the first one to do it solo.
7. How many barrels of gunpowder did Guy Fawkes and his friends stash in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament?

Answer: About 30

What became known as the Gunpowder Plot gave us the English tradition of Fire Works Night(Guy Fawkes Night).
8. What title was given to King Edward VIII after he abdicated?

Answer: Duke of Windsor

Edward married Wallis Simpson and they lived the rest of their lives as globe-trotters.
9. What was Capability Brown famous for?

Answer: Landscape gardening

Lancelot Brown, 1715-1783, designed many famous English gardens including Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
10. Which family of Spanish descent, that relocated to Italy during the late Renaissance, produced a Pope and a poisoner?

Answer: The Borgias

A true Renaissance family.
Source: Author Ikabud

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