Historical Events Quiz
Updated 18/05/2025
Test your knowledge of pivotal moments that shaped history around the world.
World Wars
- When did World War I start?
- Which treaty ended World War I?
- Who was the British Prime Minister during most of WWII?
- Which battle is considered a turning point in WWII?
- What year did World War II end?
American History
- Who was the first President of the United States?
- What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
- Which war was fought between the North and South states?
- Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
- Which movement fought for civil rights in the 1960s?
Revolutions
- When did the French Revolution begin?
- Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution?
- Which revolution led to the independence of the United States?
- Which country was involved in the Cultural Revolution?
- What was the main cause of the Industrial Revolution?
Ancient History
- Who was the first emperor of Rome?
- What was the main language of the Roman Empire?
- Which empire built the Great Wall of China?
- Who was the pharaoh during the construction of the Great Pyramid?
- Which ancient city was buried by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD?
Modern History
- Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
- Which wall divided Berlin until 1989?
- Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
- When did the Cold War officially end?
- What was the name of the terrorist attacks on the US in 2001?