World History Trivia: Easy Quiz Challenge Quiz

Dive into key events and figures from world history with these ten easy multiple-choice questions based on important moments and personalities.

1. German Air Force Name in WWII

   What was the name of the German air force during World War II?

   1. Gestapo
   2. Acton
   3. Reichstag
   4. Luftwaffe

   Explanation: The Luftwaffe was the official name of the German air force in WWII. 'Reichstag' refers to the German parliament, 'Acton' is unrelated, and 'Gestapo' was the secret police.

2. Golda Meir's Country

   Golda Meir was the prime minister of which Middle Eastern country?

   1. Lebanon
   2. Jordan
   3. Israel
   4. Syria

   Explanation: Golda Meir was prime minister of Israel. Syria and Jordan are neighboring countries but had different leaders, and Lebanon is a different country altogether.

3. First Awarded in 1901

   Which international honor was first awarded in 1901?

   1. Booker
   2. Pulitzer
   3. Nobel Prize
   4. Grammy

   Explanation: The Nobel Prize was established and first given in 1901. The Pulitzer and Booker prizes were created later; the Grammys are music awards, not for world achievements.

4. Queen Victoria's Husband

   What was Queen Victoria's husband called?

   1. Prince Albert
   2. Duke Albert
   3. King Albert
   4. Lord Albert

   Explanation: Queen Victoria's husband was Prince Albert. He was not titled King or Duke, and 'Lord Albert' does not reflect his actual title.

5. First Woman's Achievement in 1916

   In 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman to do what?

   1. Fly across the Atlantic
   2. Vote in the UK
   3. Win a Nobel Prize
   4. Be elected to Congress

   Explanation: Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress. Flying across the Atlantic and voting in the UK were achieved by others later, and she did not win a Nobel Prize.

6. Discovery in Lascaux Caves

   What was found in the Lascaux Caves in southwestern France in 1940?

   1. The Rosetta Stone
   2. Prehistoric paintings
   3. Roman mosaics
   4. Egyptian hieroglyphs

   Explanation: Lascaux Caves are famous for their prehistoric paintings. Egyptian hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone are linked to Egypt, and Roman mosaics are unrelated.

7. Colonial Name of Kinshasa

   Which African city was known during colonial times as Leopoldville?

   1. Dakar
   2. Nairobi
   3. Cairo
   4. Kinshasa

   Explanation: Kinshasa was called Leopoldville during colonial rule. Cairo and Dakar were always distinct capitals, while Nairobi is in Kenya, not Congo.

8. Death of Ferdinand Magellan

   What killed Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521?

   1. A poison arrow
   2. Plague
   3. Malaria
   4. Shipwreck

   Explanation: Magellan died from a poison arrow wound in the Philippines. Plague, shipwreck, and malaria were not the causes of his death.

9. Birth of Australia

   In what year were the six colonies joined to create the Commonwealth of Australia?

   1. 1931
   2. 1901
   3. 1751
   4. 1890

   Explanation: Australia became a federation in 1901. The other years do not mark its unification; 1931 was associated with legislative changes, not federation.

10. Start of World War I

    Which country did Austria declare war on to begin World War I?

    1. Belgium
    2. France
    3. Russia
    4. Serbia

    Explanation: Austria declared war on Serbia, starting WWI. Russia and France became involved later; Belgium was invaded by Germany.