History Quiz

History Quiz

Question 1 of 10

What dynasty built most of the present-day Great Wall of China as a way to keep out the Mongols?

Question 2 of 10

Achilles is the mythical hero protagonist of Iliad and other Greek legends. Despite being almost invulnerable, had only one weakness. Which one?

Question 3 of 10

The US (and most Arab countries except Syria) backed Iraq's Saddam Hussein during his brutal eight-year war with what neighboring nation?

Question 4 of 10

In which of these empires would you have found a cho ku nu warrior?

Question 5 of 10

Which famous artist was the poster boy of the Pop Art movement?

Question 6 of 10

For how long was Nelson Mandela imprisoned: 8, 12, 17 or 27 years?

Question 7 of 10

Kobe Bryant was born in 1978. Which sport is he famous for playing?

Question 8 of 10

What famous person said: "A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship"?

Question 9 of 10

Mohammed Morsi was elected President of which country in 2012?

Question 10 of 10

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna is best known for his victory at what 1836 battle?