History Quiz

What was the most populated city in the year 1000?

• Versailles,Italy

• Constantinople, Byzantine Empire(Italy, Spain, Greece, Macedonia, Turkey, Western Russia, Northeast Europe)

• Cordova, Gaul(Spain)

• Constantinople, Eastern Turkey

Answer explanation

At that time, Western Europe had broken down into small kingdoms and the Byzantine Empire became dominant. However, it was economically weak and the countries it conquered were generally not prosperous. Smaller empires gaining power like the Arabian Empire/Saracenic Empire of Islam were constantly at war. However, Spain was wealthy and peaceful so people moved to Cordova.

In 1789, France had entered a state of chaos and lawlessness. The historical term for lawlessness and having no government is (a)   .

Which historical event happened first?

• Fall of Rome

• Fall of Byzantine Empire

• Alexander becomes king of Macedonia

• Franks conquer Italy

Tsars were the kings of (a)  

Who was the 18th American president?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Ulysses S Grant

• Alexander Flemming

Answer explanation

After leading Union armies to victory in 1865, General Ulysses S Grant was later elected for his patriotism.

Who was the leading general of the 1800s American Civil War?

• Ulysses S Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Mclellan

• Rosa Parks

Answer explanation

After many victories, the president ordered Grant to be in charge.

Which ancient civilization conquered Persia and collapsed around 480 BC?

• Rome

• Greece

• Egypt

• Macedonia

Who led the French during the 100 Years War?

• Alexander the Great

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Joan of Arc

• Fidel Castro

The last Tsar of Russia was ______.

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Tsar Alexander

• Adolf Hitler

• Vladimir Lenin

King Ferdinand "Red Beard" went with Richard the Lionheart and King Phillip on a Crusade.

• False

• True

• King Ferdinand was never a king.