BrainBreakHistory Trivia
15 history trivia questions spanning ancient to modern times.
Free history trivia covering ancient civilizations, major wars, explorers, and turning-point events. Tap any question to reveal the answer — good for classroom warm-ups or trivia night prep.
1.Who was the first President of the United States?Tap to reveal
George Washington.
2.In which year did the Titanic sink?Tap to reveal
1912.
3.Which ancient wonder of the world was located in Giza, Egypt?Tap to reveal
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
4.Who was the British Prime Minister for most of World War II?Tap to reveal
Winston Churchill.
5.Which empire built the Colosseum in Rome?Tap to reveal
The Roman Empire.
6.In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?Tap to reveal
1989.
7.Which explorer led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, though he died partway through the voyage?Tap to reveal
Ferdinand Magellan.
8.What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?Tap to reveal
The Mayflower.
9.Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in national elections?Tap to reveal
New Zealand.
10.Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?Tap to reveal
Thomas Jefferson.
11.In which century did the Western Roman Empire fall?Tap to reveal
The 5th century, in 476 AD.
12.Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the wheel?Tap to reveal
The Sumerians, in Mesopotamia.
13.Which queen ruled England for over 60 years during the Victorian era?Tap to reveal
Queen Victoria.
14.In what year did humans first land on the Moon?Tap to reveal
1969.
15.Which famous document, signed in 1215, limited the power of English kings?Tap to reveal
The Magna Carta.
Common questions
What time periods does this cover?
A spread from ancient civilizations through to more recent modern history, rather than one single era.
Is this trivia easy or hard?
It's aimed at a general audience, mixing well-known milestones with a few less obvious facts.
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