by alex
History is a vast tapestry woven with the threads of countless events, cultures, and personalities. This quiz invites you to traverse time and uncover the stories that have shaped our world. Whether you’re a seasoned historian or simply curious about the past, these questions will test your knowledge and perhaps even teach you something new. Dive in and see how many historical facts you can recall!
General History Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
2. In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912
1905
1920
1915
3. Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
Mayans
4. Who wrote the ‘Iliad’ and the ‘Odyssey’?
Homer
Virgil
Sophocles
Plato
5. What was the main cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor
Invasion by barbarian tribes
Overexpansion and military overspending
All of the above
6. Who was known as the ‘Iron Lady’?
Indira Gandhi
Margaret Thatcher
Golda Meir
Angela Merkel
7. Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?
World War I
American Civil War
Vietnam War
Korean War
8. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Harriet Quimby
Bessie Coleman
Jacqueline Cochran
9. Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
Ottoman Empire
Roman Empire
Mongol Empire
Persian Empire
10. What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To mark the boundary of the empire
To protect against invasions
To serve as a trade route
To display the emperor’s power
