🏛️ History Quiz Questions with Answers

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1. What civilization built Chichen Itza?
2. Who is the founder of the Republic of Turkey?
3. In which city did democracy begin?
4. How many time zones does Russia span?
5. Tulips, now iconic in the Netherlands, originally came from...
6. Which country was the first in the world to legalise same-sex marriage?
7. On what date is King's Day normally celebrated?
8. In what year did World War II begin in Europe?
9. Ancient Egyptians famously lined their eyes with…
10. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
11. What was the shortest reign of a French king in history?
12. In which country is this ancient archaelogical temple site located?
13. Which country's capital has changed its name several times recently?
14. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
15. The Dutch flag was originally slightly different:
16. Where was chess originally invented?
17. Which river flows through Rome?
18. The Taj Mahal was originally built as a...
19. In Turkey, blue glass charms are hung everywhere to ward off...
20. In China, at a funeral you can hire these professionals:
21. Which volcano destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD?
22. Where were the first company shares in history traded?
23. In which country is the Day of the Dead a major celebration?
24. Which strait separates Malaysia and Indonesia and is a key shipping route?
25. Who wrote 'Max Havelaar'?
26. How long did the shortest war in history last?
27. Paper, gunpowder and the compass were all invented in...
28. What is Egypt´s capital?
29. Which Southeast Asian country was never colonized by a European power?
30. Which country is credited with inventing chewing gum as we know it today?
31. The printing press was invented in...
32. Cleopatra lived closer in time to which event?
33. Which of the following is a traditional Chinese festival?
34. The largest matryoshka doll sets can contain over...
35. Who takes, according an old Spanish legend, children’s lost teeth from under the pillow?
36. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
37. Who wrote the novel "War and Peace"?
38. In which year was the Republic of Turkey founded?
39. Roughly how old is the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul?
40. Roughly how many spectators could the Roman Colosseum hold?
41. Machu Picchu was built by which civilization?
42. Which is the longest wall in the world?
43. In Hinduism, which animal is considered sacred?
44. Can you see the Great Wall of China from space with the naked eye?
45. Flamenco originated in which region of Spain?
46. Feng shui, the art of arranging your home, originated in…
47. What is the name of the most famous storm surge barrier of the Delta Works?
48. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
49. Why was the construction of Narbonne Cathedral never completed?
50. Which country invented fireworks?
51. Who was the first president of the United States?
52. Which writer wrote Don Quixote de la Mancha?
53. Which is older?
54. Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
55. Did Vikings wear helmets with horns?
56. The tulip is strongly associated with the Netherlands, but where does it originally come from?
57. Does Spain’s national anthem have official lyrics?
58. What is the capital of Turkey?
59. The world's largest religious gathering, the Kumbh Mela, takes place in...
60. Around when were the pyramids of Giza built?

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