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Historical Trivia Challenge: Reigns, Rulers, and Revolutions

Test your knowledge of historical figures and events from France, England, Russia, Italy, Germany, and more in this challenging trivia game. From the Reign of Terror to famous leaders, explore key moments in history.

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Historical Trivia Challenge: Reigns, Rulers, and Revolutions

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  1. France

  2. England

  3. Russia

  4. Italy and Germany

  5. Holyaustrottland

  6. REALLY HARD QUESTIONS

  7. France England Russia Italy and Germany Holyaustrottland REALLY HARD QUESTIONS $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

  8. Overthrown by the revolution of 9 Thermidor, he died on the guillotine, ending the Reign of Terror.

  9. Who is Robespierre?

  10. Deadly period during the French Revolution

  11. What is the Reign of Terror?

  12. Winter forced Napoleon & his army into a devastating retreat from this country in late 1812.

  13. What is Russia?

  14. She was Queen of France for 19 years, from 1774 to 1793.

  15. Who is Marie Antoinette?

  16. As a teen Walter Raleigh served with the armies of these French Protestants

  17. Who are the Huguenots?

  18. This British guy gave us a particle theory of light in 1704, but it's the "apple falling on his head" thing you may remember

  19. Who is Newton?

  20. Margaret Thatcher & John Major were both members of this political party.

  21. What is the Conservative Party?

  22. Dutch-born Protestant Prince William of Orange became king of England after this Catholic king was deposed & fled.

  23. Who is James II?

  24. This prime minister who led Britain through WWII was a prolific & talented painter as well.

  25. Who is Winston Churchill?

  26. In the 17th century this British empirical philosopher opined, "No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience"

  27. Who is John Locke?

  28. Henry VIII had 6 wives; this "terrible" Russian ruler had 7.

  29. Who is Ivan?

  30. Sergey Korolyov was instrumental in the success of this first artificial satellite of the earth.

  31. What is Sputnik?

  32. In a runup to the revolution, deadly food riots broke out in this Russian city on March 8, 1917.

  33. What is St. Petersburg?

  34. The Soviet Union dissolves in this year.

  35. What is 1991?

  36. Banned by Ataturk for political reasons, this hat with a 3-letter name was once the national hat of Turkish men.

  37. What is a fez?

  38. In the 1300s Italy gave birth to this art movement that would eventually sweep across Europe.

  39. What is the Renaissance?

  40. In 1926 Benito Mussolini abolished all political parties except this one.

  41. What is the Fascist Party?

  42. Roberto Benigni shields his son from the horrors of a concentration camp in this Italian Oscar winner.

  43. What is Life is Beautiful?

  44. In 1517 he wrote, "The treasures of indulgences are nets with which they now fish for the wealth of men"

  45. Who is Martin Luther?

  46. The WWII defense of Tobruk, Libya against this German general helped save the Middle East for the Allies.

  47. Who is Erwin Rommel?

  48. This dual monarchy was created in March 1867 after Francis Joseph I & Magyar rulers reached an agreement.

  49. What is the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

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