Question 1

Who was the first Labour Prime Minister of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ramsay MacDonald

Question 2

Which ancient battle saw the first recorded use of smoke signals for coordination?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Plataea

Question 3

What medieval English law required all men to practice archery on Sundays?

Accepted Answer

The Assize of Arms of 1252

Question 4

Which mania made people trade homes for flower bulbs?

Accepted Answer

Tulip Mania

Question 5

What was the primary Persian provincial governor called?

Accepted Answer

Satrap

Question 6

What 19th-century fashion required 30 pounds of horsehair?

Accepted Answer

Crinoline

Question 7

Which Russian empress overthrew her own husband?

Accepted Answer

Catherine the Great

Question 8

What 18th-century fashion trend featured hats so large they required extendable doors?

Accepted Answer

Gainsborough Hat

Question 9

Which commander-in-chief was sworn in on a book of laws instead of a Bible?

Accepted Answer

John Quincy Adams

Question 10

Which ancient culture had a 'Feathered Serpent' god?

Accepted Answer

Aztecs

Medieval History history Questions - Triviaah