Question 1

Which ancient culture had a board game called 'Senet'?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

Question 2

What 1995 agreement created the World Trade Organization?

Accepted Answer

Marrakesh Agreement

Question 3

What medieval Asian invention could print 50,000 characters per day?

Accepted Answer

Movable type

Question 4

Which 19th-century president kept two grizzly bears chained in the White House garden?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

Which expedition used chocolate as emergency fuel?

Accepted Answer

Hillary's Everest

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Battle of Plataea

Question 7

What unusual material was proposed for building iceberg aircraft carriers in WWII?

Accepted Answer

Pykrete

Question 8

What was the main ingredient in Egyptian blue paint?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Question 9

What medieval 'cure' involved swallowing live frogs?

Accepted Answer

Plague

Question 10

Which king had six wives and a penchant for beheading?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

Modern Wars history Questions - Triviaah