Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Gainsborough Hat

Question 2

Which ancient civilization had one of the earliest known systems of dentistry, with evidence of drilled teeth?

Accepted Answer

Indus Valley

Question 3

Which president's last words were 'I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country'?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale (NOT a president)

Question 4

What 18th-century punishment forced criminals to sit in freezing water?

Accepted Answer

Ducking Stool

Question 5

What musical instrument became a WWI weapon?

Accepted Answer

Bugle

Question 6

What was the primary reason for Egyptian cat mummification?

Accepted Answer

Religious offerings

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Movable type

Question 8

What 1975 agreement first regulated international trade in cultural artifacts?

Accepted Answer

UNESCO Convention 1970

Question 9

Which candy was included in WWII rations because it didn't melt easily?

Accepted Answer

Tootsie Rolls

Question 10

What was the primary writing instrument in ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Reed pen

World Wars history Questions - Triviaah