History Quiz

History Quiz

Question 1 of 10

Which famous British monarch was Anne Boleyn married to?

Question 2 of 10

New flush toilets dramatically increased the volume of sewer waste into the Thames, leading to a summer called the Big Stink in 1858. Where?

Question 3 of 10

Which Greek philosopher and founder of the Lyceum was a tutor to Alexander the Great?

Question 4 of 10

In 1991 Margot Fonteyn died at the age of 71. In which field had she found fame?

Question 5 of 10

What colorfully named sea lies to the east of Egypt?

Question 6 of 10

Empress K Gyoku ruled which nation in the 7th century?

Question 7 of 10

Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from which actor in 2016?

Question 8 of 10

'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' is a play written by which historical figure?

Question 9 of 10

Who participated in the "triangular slave trade"?

Question 10 of 10

Which historical figure is sometimes referred to as the Mad Monk?