Quiz: How well do you know your World History?

There’s a popular saying that goes, ‘Those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it’.

It is indeed important to know our history facts – not to win trivia competitions or impress our friends, but because we should all have a better understanding on the important events that shaped our history and the world we currently live in.

It can also be inspiring and interesting to learn the achievements of people in the past and how they have contributed to our everyday lives today.

While most of us would have learned some form of World History in secondary school, some universities or degree programmes require you to take a History elective, so it’s worth brushing up on your facts for college.

Not sure just how much you can remember from your World History classes? Test your knowledge with this quiz and see if you’re a History Buff or you really need to brush up!

World War I officially ended on the day Germany signed an agreement of peace, known as 'Armistice Day'. When was this?

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June 12, 1958

November 11, 1918

June 28, 1919

March 12, 1939

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Who was the first President of the United States of America?

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Abraham Lincoln

Barack Obama

Ronald Reagen

George Washington

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Which country did the Olympic Games originate from?

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America

Turkey

Greece

India

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The first Apple computer, known as Apple Computer I, officially went on sale for $666.66. What year was this?

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1929

1976

1977

1980

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One of the most devastating pandemics in human history happened from 1346 - 1353, spread through rats, resulting in the deaths of approximately 200 million people. What was it called?

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The Black Death

HIV/AIDS

Cholera

Flu

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Who was Marie Curie, and what were her significant contributions in history?

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She was a Feminist who led the fight for women's rights in the 1880s

She was a great English novelist who wrote six famous books

She was a Polish scientist and Nobel Prize winner who discovered radium and polonium

She was a social reformer who worked tirelessly for the rights of children

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In which ancient civilization was hieroglyphics (a system of pictorial writing) first discovered?

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Ancient Mayan civilization

The Roman civilization

The Chinese civilization

Ancient Egypt civilization

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Which country first invented paper currency?

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India

America

China

Britain

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What happened as a consequence of the September 11 terrorist attacks by Al-Qaeda in America?

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George W Bush resigned as President of the United States

The War on Terror was launched in Afghanistan

Airport security became more relaxed

The Vietnam war ended

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What was the name of the spaceflight that landed the first two people on the Moon (Commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin) in 1969?

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Apollo 13

Apollo 18

Apollo 12

Apollo 11

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Quiz: How well do you know your World History?

You're a World History Buff!

You got all or almost all of the questions correct! Good job! Clearly, you know your World History facts and trivia, or you have an exceptional memory!

You know some of your World History facts

Congratulations! You got some right. Looks like you have some decent knowledge on World History, but you could use some brushing up. Try visiting more museums to refresh your memory or learn some new world history facts.

Your World History knowledge needs some work

Looks like you need to read up on your World History. Remember, those who don't learn history are doomed to repeat it! But don't worry, it's never too late to brush up on your history facts. Visiting museums is a fun way to learn more about historical facts.

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