Question 1

What 1985 charity concert featured one of the largest-ever satellite link-ups between London and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Live Aid

Question 2

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to formally establish Muslim rule in 1206?

Accepted Answer

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Question 3

Which animal 'ranked' as WWII sergeant?

Accepted Answer

Wojtek the Bear

Question 4

What unusual material did ancient Chinese use for early 'paper'?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Question 5

What 1992 agreement created the European Single Market?

Accepted Answer

Maastricht Treaty

Question 6

What river did Union forces cross to launch a surprise attack at the Battle of Shiloh?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee River

Question 7

Which Confederate general died after being accidentally shot by his own troops?

Accepted Answer

Stonewall Jackson

Question 8

Which ancient culture had a 'Book of the Dead'?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

Question 9

What 19th-century job involved collecting dinosaur bones by shooting at cliffs?

Accepted Answer

Bone rustler

Question 10

Which 1214 battle secured French dominance over the Angevin Empire?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bouvines

UK Leaders history Questions - Triviaah