World History Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers

What was the first penal colony in New South Wales?
A:  Botany Bay

In 1982 , Orient Express restarted going from London to where?
A:  Venice

In what country was Bonnie Prince Charlie born?
A:  Italy

In what French city is the world's oldest tennis court located?
A:  Paris - 1496

The first world weight lifting championship was held in what city in 1891?
A: London

Ancel Keys developed what for US soldiers?
A:  K rations

What was first work of fiction blessed by the Pope?
A:  Ben Hur

In 1994, in India,  who were finally allowed to vote?
A:  Eunuchs

In ancient Sparta what was the penalty for bachelorhood?
A:  Couldn't watch women's gymnastics

European children were baptized with what in the 13th century?
A: Beer

Which British city had the first sidewalks in 1688?
A:  Edinburgh in High St and Cowgate

What state was founded by Mohammed Ali Jinnah was the founder of what state?
A:  Pakistan

What type of new transportation first crossed the English Channel in 1959?
A:  Prototype hovercraft

William Huskinson was the first person to be killed how in 1830?
A:  First person to be run over by railway train

Who did Gavrilo Princip assassinate?
A:  Archduke Ferdinand

What type of wine was Napoleons favorite?
A:  Burgundy Chambertin

Alberta, a Canadian province, has been virtually free of what since 1905?
A: Rats.

JVC launched VHS in 1976.  What does VHS stand for?
A: Video Home System

In 1990 there were 15,000 accidents involving what kind of home appliance?
A:  Vacuum cleaner

What was Vivaldi the composer's  other profession?
A:  Priest