Cruel Rulers in History Quiz

Which three dictators are often considered the most villainous in history?

• Qin Shi Huang, Ivan the Terrible, and Pol Pot

• Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, and Vlad

• Napoleon, Caesar, and Alexander

• Mussolini, Stalin, and Hitler

What unique method did Genghis Khan's army use to ensure their enemies' blood did not spill on the ground?

• Burning them alive

• Bloodless eliminations like strangulation

• Drowning them

• Burying them alive

What was Tamerlane's notorious method of sending a message to his enemies?

• Building towers of human skulls

• Sending poisoned gifts

• Writing threatening letters

• Using psychological warfare

Vlad the Impaler is often associated with which fictional character?

• The Mummy

• Frankenstein

• Dracula

• The Wolfman

What was one of Qin Shi Huang's initiatives to maintain control over his empire?

• Building libraries

• Dismantling the education system

• Promoting education

• Encouraging trade