General History Trivia
What was the shortest war in human history?
The war between England and Zanzibar
(Between 38 & 45 minutes)
Which famous battle took place on Sunday, June 18th, 1815?
The Battle of Waterloo
What was Elvis Presley’s first hit in 1956?
“Heartbreak Hotel”
In 1985, Tina Turner won the Grammy for Record of the Year for what song?
“What’s Love Got To Do With It”
What are the northern lights also known as?
Aurora borealis
How many years did the 100 years war last?
116 years
Which world leader is famous for his “Little Red Book”?
Mao Zedong, or Mao Tse-tung
Brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb formed which pop group in the late 1950s?
The Bee Gees
In 1967, what band released the hit song “Ruby Tuesday”?
The Rolling Stones
Established on November 11, 1926 and stretching 2,448 miles across the United States, what famous highway is also known as the Will Rogers Memorial Highway?
Route 66
Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917?
The Red Cross
In which country did the Easter Rising take place in 1916?
Ireland
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is situated in what US State?
Ohio
ABBA originated in which country?
Sweden
How many U.S. state capitals lie west of Los Angeles?
Six
How many days was William Harrison President of the United States?
32
Name 3 of the 7 U.S. states that seceded and formed the original Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War?
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas
The sackbut was an early form of which musical instrument?
Trombone
What US festival hosted over 350,000 music fans in 1969?
Woodstock
Which transcontinental country (Europe and Asia) spans 11 time zones?
Russia
Which U.S. president had a home called The Hermitage?
Andrew Jackson
Who was shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington on March 30th, 1981?
President Ronald Reagan
How did Otis Redding die?
Plane accident
Which popular singer is referred to as “the Boss”?
Bruce Springsteen
Lake Como and Lake Garda are both located in which Southern European country?
Italy