History

What is the Voynich Manuscript? A medieval medical text An ancient astronomical chart An undeciphered coded manuscript A lost literary work of Shakespeare The Voynich…

What was the primary purpose of Gladiator games in ancient Rome? Religious ceremonies Public execution Entertainment and sport Military training Gladiator games were primarily…

What was the subject of the first photograph ever taken? A bustling city street A tree-lined boulevard A view from an upstairs window A busy market square The first photograph…

What was the fate of the USS Cyclops, vanished in 1918? Sank in the Bermuda Triangle Preserved as a museum Scrapped in 1946 Converted into a cargo vessel The USS Cyclops was a…

What does the Egyptian Ankh symbolize? Eternal life Royal power The underworld A river The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol representing eternal life. It is often seen in…

Why did Britain and France ally with the Ottoman Empire in the Crimean War? To prevent Russian expansion For access to natural resources To support Christian minorities As part of…

In ancient Egypt, which flower was commonly used to symbolize the renewal of life? Lotus Rose Iris Tulip The lotus flower was highly symbolic in ancient Egyptian culture,…

What is believed to be the origin of "Ring Around the Rosie"? Dance during the Plague A children's game Victorian courtship ritual Medieval harvest dance Ring Around the Rosie…

What was the Victorian era advice for quieting a baby? Give them a honey pacifier. Bathe them in cold water. Play classical music. Hang them in a birdcage. During the…

What were "cloche hats" commonly made of in the 1920s? Silk Felt Lace Cotton Cloche hats were typically made of felt, which molded well to the head, enhancing the fashionable…