History Trivia Questions With Answers

Sample history trivia questions with answers, taken straight from the most-played quizzes in our History category — 2.0K questions in total. Read through the Q&As below, then play the full quizzes to get scored. Free, no sign-up.

Could You Vote In 1870 Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 1.2K times

Which Constitutional amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to Black men?

Answer: 15th Amendment

In 1870, could women of any race vote in U.S. federal elections?

Answer: No — women did not gain federal voting rights until 1920

What is a 'poll tax' as used to restrict voting rights?

Answer: A fee required to vote — used to disenfranchise poor and Black voters

Which of the following could most likely vote in 1870 federal elections?

Answer: An African American man in a Northern state

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Weekly News Quiz – November 02–November 08, 2026

15 questions · ~3 min · Medium · played 151 times

Which NFL teams played in Madrid during Week 9?

Answer: Bengals vs. Falcons

What is NASA seeking a new generation of astronauts to do?

Answer: Live and work on the moon

Which country's leader is Pope Leo visiting amid tensions over austerity and Iran?

Answer: Argentina

Which movie debuted with $31 million at the box office, outperforming 'Cat in the Hat'?

Answer: Godzilla Minus Zero

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Ww2 Tank Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Easy · played 146 times

What is the name of the famous Soviet tank introduced in 1940?

Answer: T-34

In what year did World War II begin?

Answer: 1939

Which of the following tanks was known for its sloped armor?

Answer: T-34

Who was the commander of the German tank forces at the Battle of Kursk?

Answer: Hermann Hoth

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French Revolution Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Easy · played 115 times

What event is considered the symbolic beginning of the French Revolution?

Answer: The Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789)

What is the motto of the French Republic, born from the Revolution?

Answer: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)

On what date is Bastille Day celebrated in France?

Answer: July 14

What was the name of the violent phase of the French Revolution when tens of thousands were executed?

Answer: The Reign of Terror

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Declaration Of Independence Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Easy · played 112 times

On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

Answer: July 4, 1776

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

How many grievances against King George III does the Declaration list?

Answer: 27

The Declaration states that people are endowed by their Creator with which 'unalienable Rights'?

Answer: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

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Natural Selection Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 112 times

Who is known as the father of natural selection?

Answer: Charles Darwin

In what year was 'On the Origin of Species' published?

Answer: 1859

Which of the following concepts is central to Darwin's theory of natural selection?

Answer: Survival of the fittest

What did Darwin observe about the finches on the Galapagos Islands?

Answer: Their beak shapes varied based on food sources

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War Thunder Quiz

9 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 95 times

In what year was War Thunder officially released?

Answer: 2013

Which of the following vehicles is featured in War Thunder?

Answer: Supermarine Spitfire

What significant expansion was introduced in 2017 for War Thunder?

Answer: Ground Forces

Who developed War Thunder?

Answer: Gaijin Entertainment

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Warhammer 40K Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Easy · played 80 times

What year was Warhammer 40K first released?

Answer: 1987

Which Primarch is known for leading the Ultramarines?

Answer: Roboute Guilliman

In what year did the Horus Heresy begin?

Answer: 30,000 AD

Which faction is NOT one of the Chaos Gods?

Answer: Sigmar

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Warhammer 40K Faction Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 71 times

What is the primary faction of humanity in Warhammer 40K?

Answer: Imperium of Man

Which faction is known for their green skin and love for combat?

Answer: Orks

In what year did the Horus Heresy begin?

Answer: 30,000 AD

Who is the leader of the Black Legion?

Answer: Abaddon the Despoiler

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Ww1 Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 68 times

Whose assassination in 1914 triggered the start of World War I?

Answer: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

In what city was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?

Answer: Sarajevo, Bosnia

What years did World War I span?

Answer: 1914–1918

Which side did the United States join in World War I?

Answer: The Allied Powers

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Bill Of Rights Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 67 times

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

Answer: 10

Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

Answer: First Amendment

The Second Amendment protects the right to:

Answer: Keep and bear arms

In what year was the Bill of Rights ratified?

Answer: 1791

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Branches Of Government Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 63 times

What are the three branches of government?

Answer: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Answer: Legislative

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

Answer: 1788

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

Answer: The President

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