History Quiz

History Quiz

Question 1 of 10

After the Battle of Hastings, what did William become known as?

Question 2 of 10

Achilles is the mythical hero protagonist of Iliad and other Greek legends. Despite being almost invulnerable, had only one weakness. Which one?

Question 3 of 10

During what War did the 1847 'Siege of Pueblo de Taos' take place?

Question 4 of 10

Who is credited for developing the first polio vaccine in 1953?

Question 5 of 10

What was the Italian fascist leader Mussolini's' first name?

Question 6 of 10

What famous person said: "Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it"?

Question 7 of 10

Who was David Ben-Gurion?

Question 8 of 10

Which of these was part of the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger?

Question 9 of 10

What country did Iraq invade in 1990, eventually leading to the Gulf War?

Question 10 of 10

On which part of the body were puttees worn?