History Trivia

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In 1499, a Spanish explorer travelling in the Caribbean, noticed the homes of Indians built over water on stilts, which reminded him of Venice. Thus he named the country "Little Venice." What country was named in this manner?

1

Although accused of Nazi associations during WWII, he served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972-81, then was elected President of Austria in 1986. Who was he?

11

One hundred years ago, the tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel tower. What building, when constructed in 1929, became the tallest building in the world, succeeding the Eiffel tower?

11

Out of fear of being mugged, which person shot four black teenagers on a subway in New York City in the mid- 1980's?

5

What was the first name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

15

Because of the population problem, in China, married couples lose various governmental benefits after the birth of which child?

3

In the history of ship development, around 3000 B.C., who were the first people to discover sails and build boats out of planks of wood?

2

Which Dutch navigator, in 1642, was the first European to discover Australia, New Zealand, and the Fiji Islands?

9

What di Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins first accomplish?

10

If you spend 85% of your money and have only $75 left, how much did you start with?

12

Before the development of railroads, what was the principal means of land transportation for people in Europe, in the 18th and 19th Centuries?

17

When he died in December, 1799, one London newspaper reported, "His fame, bounded by no country, will be confined to no age." In Paris, Napoleon ordered a 10-day requiem, and in Amsterdam funeral music filled the air. Who was he?

1

He reigned over the German state of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. His people called him "The Great," for he brought great military prestige to his country after the Seven Years' War. Who was he?

13

Fidel Castro come to power in Cuba in what year? margin of error 1 year

11

At the time the American colonies went to war with England, which American city had the largest population?