World History and Geography Quiz!
World History and Geography Challenge
Test your knowledge of world history and geography with our comprehensive quiz! Dive into fascinating questions covering significant historical events, countries, and influential figures.
- Multiple-choice and open-ended questions
- Engaging content for history enthusiasts
- Perfect for brushing up on your knowledge or learning something new!
In what years did the First and Second World Wars begin?
1913 and 1938
1914 and 1939
1915 and 1940
1912 and 1937
When did Columbus set sail on his first voyage?
1490
1491
1492
1493
What was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775
The Battle of Lexington and Concord, 1776
The Battle of Saratoga, 1777
The Battle of Lexington and Concord, 1775
Who were the opposing forces in the Boer War?
The British Empire and the Dutch Empire
The British Empire and the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic
The British Empire and the Dutch East India Company
The British East India Company and the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic
Who is generally regarded as the richest man who ever lived and where did he live?
Mansa Musa I (1280 - 1337), from Mali (then the Malian Kingdom)
John D. Rockefeller (1839 - 1937), from the United States
Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII (1886 - 1967), from India (then his state of Hyderabad)
Heshen (1750 - 1799), from China
Name the two doubly-landlocked countries of the world. (Doubly-landlocked means the country is only bordered by other landlocked countries.)
Afghanistan and Liechtenstein
Uzbekistan and Liechtenstein
Afghanistan and Lesotho
Uzbekistan and Lesotho
What was introduced to Saudi Arabia in the 1960's that caused much outrage in the kingdom?
Television
Swimming pools
Record player
Fashion magazines
In which African country did Che Guevara try and fail to ignite a Marxist revolution?
Algeria
Tanzania
Mali
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Who executed the Marytrs of Corboda and how many were there?
Abd ar-Rahman II and Muhammad I, 48
Isabella I and Ferdinand II, 3,000
Phillip II, 4,000
Tariq ibn Ziyad, 5
Who was not involved in the Lebanese civil war?
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
Italy
Iran
Turkey
The tulip mania of the 16th century, or the rampant speculation over tulip prices, lead to one of the worst economic collapses in history. Which two countries were involved?
England and Lithuania-Poland
Lithuania-Poland and the Netherlands
The Ottoman Empire and the Netherlands
England and the Ottoman Empire
Among the following, which fit the definition of a negative externiality, or unforeseen consequences of market forces, in economics? Choose more than one.
Pollution
Climate change
Antibiotic resistance in bacteria
Overfishing
In the following questions, match the natural disaster with subsequent political upheaval to which it contributed:
In the following questions, match the natural disaster with subsequent political upheaval to which it contributed:
Nicaraguan Revolution
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Independence of East Pakistan into Bangladesh
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
French Revolution
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Syrian uprising and civil war
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Earthquake
Which country has the longest ongoing civil war?
Syria
Somalia
Liberia
Colombia
This former galley cook and pastry chef was a great admirer of the United States before spearheading a revolt against this colonial power. Name both him and the power.
Ho Chi Minh, France
Saad Zaghloul, the United Kingdom
Simon Bolivar, Spain
Sukarno, the Netherlands
This Southern gentlemen attempted to set up his own pro-slavery banana republic in Nicaragua in a pastime known as "filibustering" or "freebooting" before being executed. Who was he and which country executed him?
William Walker, Honduras
Chatham Roberdeau Wheat, Cuba
John Anthony Quitman, Venezuela
James Long, Mexico
This farmer claimed to be the reincarnated brother of Jesus and eventually organized a massive uprising to found a new Christian state. Who was he and where did he do this?
Joseph Smith, the United States
Hong Xiuquan, China
John of Leyden, the Holy Roman Empire
Chiang Kai-shek, China
Who was the first landowner to sue successfully for permanent slavery in the colonial United States, effectively replacing indentured servitude?
Anthony Johnson, former indentured servant from Angola
John Smith, one of the founders of Jamestown
John Rolfe, resident of Jamestown
Myles Standish, local politician in Plymouth Colony
With which country are the terms "chador," "faloodah," and "the Shahnameh" associated?
Sri Lanka
Tajikistan
Turkey
Iran
What is the only African country to retain its sovereignty through the colonial eras?
Sierra Leone
Ethiopia
Madagascar
The Comoros
Which country listed here has the highest obesity rate?
The United States
Nauru
Kuwait
Malta
The Tignon Law of 1786 stipulated that free women of color put their hair up in rags so as to distinguish them from white women when appearing in public. It was passed in which of these states?
Vermont
South Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
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