History Sudden End Quiz

Question 1 of 15

In the 1940s, Germany was divided into two separate sovereign states. What were they called?

Question 2 of 15

In what Asian city is Tiananmen Square, which became known in 1989 as a protest site, located?

Question 3 of 15

Gerry Adams was a significant political figure in the 90s in which region?

Question 4 of 15

During what Nile civilization's Old Kingdom did they color their eyelids green with a copper oxide called malachite?

Question 5 of 15

Julia Gillard resigned as the Prime Minister of which country in 2013?

Question 6 of 15

In 1983, Sally Ride became America's first female what?

Question 7 of 15

Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 1966?

Question 8 of 15

Whom did Wallis Simpson marry in 1937?

Question 9 of 15

The Act of Union brought together the parliaments of Scotland and which country in 1707?

Question 10 of 15

Whose famous horse ride was immortalized in a poem by Longfellow?

Question 11 of 15

What was the name of the first Secretary of State to serve under George H.W. Bush?

Question 12 of 15

In 1982, who woke up at home to find an intruder sitting on the end of her bed?

Question 13 of 15

The pirate Blackbeard was defeated in hand-to-hand combat by a British naval officer in what year?

Question 14 of 15

Who rediscovered North America after the Vikings and claimed the region for England?

Question 15 of 15

Which car manufacturer was forced to recall cars in 2015 after an emissions scandal?

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