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Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

Think I'll have to make the next few a bit harder! 


15th Century Quiz

1. Name the "The Maid of Orléans", who was burned at the stake by the English?
Joan of Arc

2.  Which famous artist, born in 1452, is known for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper? 
Leonardo da Vinci

3.  The two houses that fought "The Wars of the Roses" series of wars for the English crown between 1455 and 1487 were?  Point for each
House of Lancaster (emblem a red rose) and House of York (white rose)

4.  Which Italian explorer, sailing under the English flag, reached the coast of North America in 1497, was it Marco Polo, John Cabot or Niccolò de’ Conti?
John Cabot, originally named Giovanni Caboto

5.  In 1453 which city is captured by the Turks, ending the Byzantine empire?
Constantinople

6.  1415 and against great odds, Henry V defeats the French at this famous battle?
Battle of Agincourt

7.  Between 1406–1420 The Forbidden City palace is built in which capital?
Beijing

8.  In the 1400s which sport is invented in Scotland?
Golf

9.  Which giant bird is driven to extinction by Māori hunters in New Zealand?
Moa

10. The Harpsichord an early predecessor to which musical instrument is invented?
Piano

11.  In what decade did Johannes Gutenberg produce the first printed books in Europe, was it 1430’s, 1440’s or 1450’s?
1450s

12.  In 1402 the settlement of which islands signals the beginning of the Spanish Empire?
The Canary Islands

13. Which public school, attended by numerous Prime Ministers, including Gladstone, Eden and Cameron, was founded by Henry VI in 1440?
Eton

14.  Which explorer found a sea route to India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope between 1497 and 1499?
Vasco da Gama

15. In 1485 which hunchbacked King of England meets his end at the Battle of Bosworth Field?
King Richard III 

16.  Which country is united after Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castille?
Spain

17. 1494: Whiskey was invented in which country? 
Scotland

18. Which phrase usually refers to the bonfire of 7 February 1497, when supporters of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola collected and burned thousands of objects such as cosmetics, art, and books in the public square of Florence, Italy?
Bonfire of the vanities

19.  William Caxton is the man who introduced printing to England.  His first known printed work in England was an edition of which Geoffrey Chaucer book?
The Canterbury Tales

20.  August 3, 1492 - After years of negotiations to get the funds to make his journey, Christopher Columbus sets out on three ships to find a westward passage to the Indies under the auspices of Queen Isabella I of the Iberian Peninsula.  Can you name the ships for thee points?
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria



 

zico wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025, 09:13 15th Century Quiz

1. Name the "The Maid of Orléans", who was burned at the stake by the English?

2.  Which famous artist, born in 1452, is known for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper? 

3.  The two houses that fought "The Wars of the Roses" series of wars for the English crown between 1455 and 1487 were?  Point for each

4.  Which Italian explorer, sailing under the English flag, reached the coast of North America in 1497, was it Marco Polo, John Cabot or Niccolò de’ Conti?

5.  In 1453 which city is captured by the Turks, ending the Byzantine empire?

6.  1415 and against great odds, Henry V defeats the French at this famous battle?

7.  Between 1406–1420 The Forbidden City palace is built in which capital?

8.  In the 1400s which sport is invented in Scotland?

9.  Which giant bird is driven to extinction by Māori hunters in New Zealand?

10. The Harpsichord an early predecessor to which musical instrument is invented?

11.  In what decade did Johannes Gutenberg produce the first printed books in Europe, was it 1430’s, 1440’s or 1450’s?

12.  In 1402 the settlement of which islands signals the beginning of the Spanish Empire?

13. Which public school, attended by numerous Prime Ministers, including Gladstone, Eden and Cameron, was founded by Henry VI in 1440?

14.  Which explorer found a sea route to India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope between 1497 and 1499?

15. In 1485 which hunchbacked King of England meets his end at the Battle of Bosworth Field?

16.  Which country is united after Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castille?

17. 1494: Whiskey was invented in which country? 

18. Which phrase usually refers to the bonfire of 7 February 1497, when supporters of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola collected and burned thousands of objects such as cosmetics, art, and books in the public square of Florence, Italy?

19.  William Caxton is the man who introduced printing to England.  His first known printed work in England was an edition of which Geoffrey Chaucer book?

20.  August 3, 1492 - After years of negotiations to get the funds to make his journey, Christopher Columbus sets out on three ships to find a westward passage to the Indies under the auspices of Queen Isabella I of the Iberian Peninsula.  Can you name the ships for thee points?


 

15th Century Quiz

1. Name the "The Maid of Orléans", who was burned at the stake by the English?

2.  Which famous artist, born in 1452, is known for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper? 

3.  The two houses that fought "The Wars of the Roses" series of wars for the English crown between 1455 and 1487 were?  Point for each

4.  Which Italian explorer, sailing under the English flag, reached the coast of North America in 1497, was it Marco Polo, John Cabot or Niccolò de’ Conti?

5.  In 1453 which city is captured by the Turks, ending the Byzantine empire?

6.  1415 and against great odds, Henry V defeats the French at this famous battle?

7.  Between 1406–1420 The Forbidden City palace is built in which capital?

8.  In the 1400s which sport is invented in Scotland?

9.  Which giant bird is driven to extinction by Māori hunters in New Zealand?

10. The Harpsichord an early predecessor to which musical instrument is invented?

11.  In what decade did Johannes Gutenberg produce the first printed books in Europe, was it 1430’s, 1440’s or 1450’s?

12.  In 1402 the settlement of which islands signals the beginning of the Spanish Empire?

13. Which public school, attended by numerous Prime Ministers, including Gladstone, Eden and Cameron, was founded by Henry VI in 1440?

14.  Which explorer found a sea route to India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope between 1497 and 1499?

15. In 1485 which hunchbacked King of England meets his end at the Battle of Bosworth Field?

16.  Which country is united after Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castille?

17. 1494: Whiskey was invented in which country? 

18. Which phrase usually refers to the bonfire of 7 February 1497, when supporters of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola collected and burned thousands of objects such as cosmetics, art, and books in the public square of Florence, Italy?

19.  William Caxton is the man who introduced printing to England.  His first known printed work in England was an edition of which Geoffrey Chaucer book?

20.  August 3, 1492 - After years of negotiations to get the funds to make his journey, Christopher Columbus sets out on three ships to find a westward passage to the Indies under the auspices of Queen Isabella I of the Iberian Peninsula.  Can you name the ships for thee points?

 

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zebthecat wrote: ↑27 Oct 2025, 18:38 19 today thanks zico.
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14th Century Quiz

1.  In 1305 which Scottish patriot is hung, drawn, and quartered in London?
William Wallace

2.  1347–1351 - Which pandemic kills perhaps 40%-50% of Europe's population?
Black Death or bubonic plague

3.  1328 - Which King, called "The Bruce", leads Scotland to independence from England?
Robert

4.  1325 - The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is founded on the site of which modern-day city?
Mexico City

5.  1307 - Which knightly order is suppressed in France, with many burned at the stake?
Knights Templar

6.  1300s - This period of “global …………begins”. It would last 500 years?
Cooling

7.  1300s – Which cultural "rebirth" begins in Florence, Italy?
The Renaissance

8.  This longest European war began in the early 14th Century. Although it is referred to as the __________, it actually lasted longer?
Hundred Years' War -  actually lasted 116 years

9.  What type of bow was first used by the English at the Battle of Sluys, which took place in 1340?
English longbow – or just Longbow

10.  Considered one of the greatest works in literary history, what was completed by Italian poet Dante Alighieri in 1321?
The Divine Comedy

11.  1309–1377: The Avignon papacy transfers the seat of the Popes from Italy to which country?
France

12. 1368: The end of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty in China and the beginning of which dynasty? 
the Ming Dynasty

13.  Which “Revolt” also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Rising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381?
Peasants' Revolt

14.  Edward I of England who ruled between 1272 and 1307 is remembered by which nickname which was given to him because he was exceptionally tall?
Longshanks

15.  1397- Which country enters into the "Kalmar Union" with Sweden and Norway?
Denmark

16.  In the 1300’s Timbuktu is the capital of which gold-rich empire?
The Mali Empire

17.  1382 - John Wycliffe is the first person to translate which document into English?
The whole Bible

18.  In 1311, the Lincoln Cathedral was the first building to steal the title of "tallest structure in the world" from which structure, which held the title for almost 4,000 years?
Great Pyramid of Giza

19.  In 1313, 60 Scottish soldiers disguised as which farm animal seized control of the Roxburgh castle held by the English?
Cows

20.  Most cities and towns in medieval times executed their criminals outside the gates, but in London executions took place at the junction of two major roads. What was this site called?
Tyburn


 

Something a bit different next few days.  Couldn't find too much pre 14th Century for 20 questions so wil have to start here.

14th Century Quiz

1.  In 1305 which Scottish patriot is hung, drawn, and quartered in London?

2.  1347–1351 - Which pandemic kills perhaps 40%-50% of Europe's population?

3.  1328 - Which King, called "The Bruce", leads Scotland to independence from England?

4.  1325 - The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is founded on the site of which modern-day city?

5.  1307 - Which knightly order is suppressed in France, with many burned at the stake?

6.  1300s - This period of “global …………begins”. It would last 500 years?

7.  1300s – Which cultural "rebirth" begins in Florence, Italy?

8.  This longest European war began in the early 14th Century. Although it is referred to as the __________, it actually lasted longer?

9.  What type of bow was first used by the English at the Battle of Sluys, which took place in 1340?

10.  Considered one of the greatest works in literary history, what was completed by Italian poet Dante Alighieri in 1321?

11.  1309–1377: The Avignon papacy transfers the seat of the Popes from Italy to which country?

12. 1368: The end of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty in China and the beginning of which dynasty? 

13.  Which “Revolt” also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Rising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381?

14.  Edward I of England who ruled between 1272 and 1307 is remembered by which nickname which was given to him because he was exceptionally tall?

15.  1397- Which country enters into the "Kalmar Union" with Sweden and Norway?

16.  In the 1300’s Timbuktu is the capital of which gold-rich empire?

17.  1382 - John Wycliffe is the first person to translate which document into English?

18.  In 1311, the Lincoln Cathedral was the first building to steal the title of "tallest structure in the world" from which structure, which held the title for almost 4,000 years?

19.  In 1313, 60 Scottish soldiers disguised as which farm animal seized control of the Roxburgh castle held by the English?

20.  Most cities and towns in medieval times executed their criminals outside the gates, but in London executions took place at the junction of two major roads. What was this site called?


 

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Have a damn good weekend 

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Have a good weekend gents, fingers crossed it starts with a win tonight!

Random Trivia 46

1.  At what age did rock stars Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones and Jim Morrison all die?
27

2.  By what name are the Sandwich Islands now known?
Hawaii

3.  Which animal is used as the symbol for the Republican Party in the USA?
Elephant

4.  General Custer was killed at which battle in 1876?
Little Big Horn

5.  Who had UK no1s with albums entitled "Tusk", "Tango in the Night" and "Rumours"?
Fleetwood Mac

6.  What was left in the box after Pandora had opened it?
Hope

7.  Which leader in the 1930s and 40s was known as "Il Duce"?
Mussolini

8.  Which is the highest winning hand in poker?
Royal Flush

9.  Berginning with “B” which is the largest country (by population) that has never won an Olympic medal?
Bangladesh

10. Who was German Chancellor in 1990 when East and West Germany were reunified?
Helmut Kohl

11.  Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2004 for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie "Ray"?
Jamie Foxx

12.  In the George Orwell novel "Animal Farm", what type of animal was Boxer?
Horse

13.  In Greek mythology, which river forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld?
River Styx

14.  What was the name of pirate Blackbeard's ship?
Queen Anne's Revenge

15.  In mountaineering what name is given to the pegs that secure ropes to a rock face?
Pitons

16.  Which musician featured on the cover of the first edition of Rolling Stone magazine?
John Lennon

17.  Which team has won cricket's County Championship on the most occasions?
Yorkshire - 33 (1 shared)

18.  In which year was the Channel Tunnel first opened?
1994

19.  Who was Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence?
Clement Attlee

20.  With 26 titles, who has been the British Racing Champion Jockey on most occasions?
Sir Gordon Richards

 

Random Trivia 46

1.  At what age did rock stars Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones and Jim Morrison all die?

2.  By what name are the Sandwich Islands now known?

3.  Which animal is used as the symbol for the Republican Party in the USA?

4.  General Custer was killed at which battle in 1876?

5.  Who had UK no1s with albums entitled "Tusk", "Tango in the Night" and "Rumours"?

6.  What was left in the box after Pandora had opened it?

7.  Which leader in the 1930s and 40s was known as "Il Duce"?

8.  Which is the highest winning hand in poker?

9.  Berginning with “B” which is the largest country (by population) that has never won an Olympic medal?

10. Who was German Chancellor in 1990 when East and West Germany were reunified?

11.  Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2004 for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie "Ray"?

12.  In the George Orwell novel "Animal Farm", what type of animal was Boxer?

13.  In Greek mythology, which river forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld?

14.  What was the name of pirate Blackbeard's ship?

15.  In mountaineering what name is given to the pegs that secure ropes to a rock face?

16.  Which musician featured on the cover of the first edition of Rolling Stone magazine?

17.  Which team has won cricket's County Championship on the most occasions?

18.  In which year was the Channel Tunnel first opened?

19.  Who was Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence?

20.  With 26 titles, who has been the British Racing Champion Jockey on most occasions?


 

Mike Oxsaw" wrote: ↑23 Oct 2025, 19:36 I do enjoy these quizzes, but don't generally partake, preferring, instead to follow up and check out any subject raised that I find interesting.

That being said, when I saw Q12 earlier, the "answer" that popped straight into my head was "A Little Bitter Water".

I know. Sad, isn't it ?

I do enjoy these quizzes, but don't generally partake, preferring, instead to follow up and check out any subject raised that I find interesting.

That being said, when I saw Q12 earlier, the "answer" that popped straight into my head was "A Little Bitter Water".

I know. Sad, isn't it ?

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