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Quiz about Nostradamus The Man Behind the Prophecy
Quiz about Nostradamus The Man Behind the Prophecy

Nostradamus: The Man Behind the Prophecy Quiz


Nostradamus is a prophet known far and wide. Here are some general knowledge questions and some pertaining to certain prophecies from the great Nostradamus.

A multiple-choice quiz by parker3. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
parker3
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,855
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1368
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (10/10), Guest 24 (2/10), nyirene330 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which country was Nostradamus (Michel de Nostredame) born in? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Before devoting all of his time on his prophecies, Nostradamus held what occupation? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Nostradamus' predictions are written in four line verses called what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One famous prediction from Nostradamus reads:
"Mabus' then will soon die, there will come
Of people and beasts a horrible rout:
Then suddenly one will see vengeance,
Hundred, hand, thirst, hunger when the comet will run."
Which two people does the word "Mabus" supposedly refer to?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of Nostradamus' first predictions to come true read:
"The young lion shall overcome the old
In warlike field in single combat
In a cage of gold he will pierce his eyes
This is the first of two wounds, then he dies a cruel death."
Which King of France's death did Nostradamus accurately predict?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This famous Nostradamus phrase is sometimes said to refer to whom?

"Beasts wild with hunger will cross the rivers,
The greater part of the battlefield will be against Hister."
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "An Emperor will be born near Italy,
Who will cost the Empire very dearly.
They will say, when they see his allies,
That he is less a prince than a butcher."

This quatrain supposedly refers to what historical leader?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What did Nostradamus claim to use as a basis for his prophecies? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Nostradamus' final prediction? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the date of Nostradamus' death? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which country was Nostradamus (Michel de Nostredame) born in?

Answer: France

Nostradamus was born on December 14, 1503, in St. Rémy-de-Provence, France.
2. Before devoting all of his time on his prophecies, Nostradamus held what occupation?

Answer: Doctor

Nostradamus was sent by his parents to study medicine at Montpellier in 1522. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in medicine, Nostradamus went to the countryside to help the grieving population fight the plague.
3. Nostradamus' predictions are written in four line verses called what?

Answer: Quatrains

The quatrains were then grouped into groups of 100, called centuries.
4. One famous prediction from Nostradamus reads: "Mabus' then will soon die, there will come Of people and beasts a horrible rout: Then suddenly one will see vengeance, Hundred, hand, thirst, hunger when the comet will run." Which two people does the word "Mabus" supposedly refer to?

Answer: George W. Bush and Osama Bin Laden

The answer is George W. Bush and Osama Bin Laden. Some Nostradamus followers believe that "Mabus" could come from OsaMA and BUSh. The death of which would cause some horrible event to take place.
5. One of Nostradamus' first predictions to come true read: "The young lion shall overcome the old In warlike field in single combat In a cage of gold he will pierce his eyes This is the first of two wounds, then he dies a cruel death." Which King of France's death did Nostradamus accurately predict?

Answer: Henry II

Shortly after this prediction was printed King Henry II of France was mortally wounded in a jousting competition. His eye pierced through a gold visor.
6. This famous Nostradamus phrase is sometimes said to refer to whom? "Beasts wild with hunger will cross the rivers, The greater part of the battlefield will be against Hister."

Answer: Adolf Hitler

It supposedly refers to Hitler and his occupation of Europe during World War II.
7. "An Emperor will be born near Italy, Who will cost the Empire very dearly. They will say, when they see his allies, That he is less a prince than a butcher." This quatrain supposedly refers to what historical leader?

Answer: Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte born near Italy, in Corsica. He is known for costing the lives of thousands of soldiers.
8. What did Nostradamus claim to use as a basis for his prophecies?

Answer: Astrology

Nostradamus claimed to base his published predictions on judicial astrology.
9. What was Nostradamus' final prediction?

Answer: His own death.

Nostradamus correctly predicted his own death, telling his assistant, "You will not find me alive at sunrise." He died that evening.
10. What is the date of Nostradamus' death?

Answer: July 1, 1566

Nostradamus died July 1, 1566, the day after he predicted his own death.
Source: Author parker3

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