History trivia questions API
Leaders, wars, inventions and turning points from ancient times to the 20th century.
1,023 questions: 299 easy, 307 medium, 417 hard. New ones are added every week.
Sample questions
Who invented the movable-type printing press in Europe? · hard
Answer: Johannes Gutenberg. Also offered: Albert Sabin, Alexander Fleming, Alexander Graham Bell.
Which amendment set presidential term limits? · easy
Answer: 22nd Amendment. Also offered: 20th Amendment, 21st Amendment, 25th Amendment.
Who led the unification of Germany as Prussian chancellor? · hard
Answer: Otto von Bismarck. Also offered: Martin Luther, Toussaint Louverture, Mahatma Gandhi.
Which kingdom was ruled by Shaka? · medium
Answer: Zulu Kingdom. Also offered: Abbasid Caliphate, Achaemenid Empire, Ashikaga shogunate.
Which ancient civilization built the palace at Phaistos? · easy
Answer: Minoans. Also offered: Mycenaeans, Romans, Phoenicians.
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