History Quiz

History Quiz

Question 1 of 10

In 1892, Rudolf Diesel was credited with which invention/discovery?

Question 2 of 10

In 1952 Kemmons Wilson opened which motel chain?

Question 3 of 10

This animal first domesticated the Egyptians in about 2100 BC, and the Egyptians revered them so much that you could be put to death for killing one. What animal is this?

Question 4 of 10

Which historical figure wrote "The Diary of a Young Girl"?

Question 5 of 10

How did Joan of Arc die?

Question 6 of 10

In 2012, Enrique Pena Nieto led the PRI back to power in what country, which it had run for decades, after a 12-year-absence?

Question 7 of 10

In which century did Richard Nixon die?

Question 8 of 10

Wilt Chamberlain was an athlete in which sport?

Question 9 of 10

Muammar Gaddafi was deposed as leader of which country in 2011?

Question 10 of 10

Where is the birthplace of Islam?

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