Question 1

What 1971 UN resolution recognized China's seat would be held by the PRC rather than Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

Resolution 2758

Question 2

Which general earned the nickname 'Stonewall' during the First Battle of Bull Run?

Accepted Answer

Thomas J. Jackson

Question 3

Which commander-in-chief installed the first bowling alley in the White House?

Accepted Answer

Harry Truman

Question 4

What major port city was the capital of the powerful Chola naval empire?

Accepted Answer

Thanjavur

Question 5

What gross ingredient was used in medieval Europe to make paint shine?

Accepted Answer

Egg yolk

Question 6

What did WWII pilots call mysterious green lights?

Accepted Answer

Foo Fighters

Question 7

Whose missing arm became a famous WWI relic?

Accepted Answer

The Venus de Milo

Question 8

Which medieval Asian warlord used flaming oxen to break sieges?

Accepted Answer

Zhuge Liang

Question 9

Which modern battle was the first where both sides used radar?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Britain

Question 10

Which ruler established the city of Fatehpur Sikri ?

Accepted Answer

Akbar

US Civil War history Questions - Triviaah