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      What Year Did ___ Happen?

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      History · Trivia / IQ

      By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 9, 2024

      We all had to sit through history class. Some of us liked it more than others, but do you remember everything from your high school European History class? What about that article you read about great leaders of the world last month? Before you can be the next Robert Langdon (from The Da Vinci Code for everyone who doesn’t consider themselves a literary historian), you may want to take this quiz to test your history knowledge.

      Don’t worry—it won’t get too deep, only asking you for the years of most events, but it will cover a wide breadth of topics, beginning in ancient times before Christ to the 21st century. We hope you paid attention to your boring World History teacher!

      What Year Did ___ Happen?

      Traveling through the corridors of time, we often stop and ask ourselves about the landmark events that shaped history. Was it 1066, 1492, 1776, or another year altogether when a particular event took place? That single year has the power to transport us to an era of knights and rocket ships, tyrants and revolutionaries.

      What Year Did ___ Happen?

      Now, if you're like us, you relish the chance to test your historical savvy. And what's more thrilling than a challenge to put our historical timelines to the test? Cue the brilliant "What Year Did This Happen Quiz"! Each question is a time capsule waiting for us to crack it open.

      So grab your proverbial time machine and let’s take a dive into the past with our friends over at HistoryColored Quizzes. There's no need to worry about creating a paradox; the only thing at risk here is our bragging rights. Ready to find out if we're temporal geniuses or if our clocks need a little winding? Let's go!

      Historical Hijinks: Dates That Shaped Our World

      A crowded marketplace bustles with merchants selling goods from around the world. Colorful banners and flags flutter in the breeze, while the sound of lively chatter fills the air

      We've all had our "oops" moments in history class when we mixed up the dates, but let's nail down those monumental moments that literally changed the game for everyone.

      Independence and Innovation

      Let's kick things off with the bold moves and brainy breakthroughs. In 1776, our American pals declared their Independence, infusing high-school textbooks with stories of freedom and fireworks. Fast forward to 1945, and whoosh – the world meets the oomph of the atomic age. Across the pond, in 1989, the World Wide Web spun its first digital web, connecting us in ways our ancestors couldn't even fathom.

      Catastrophes and Calamities

      Now, hold onto your hats for the grim part. We remember 1986 not just for funky music but for the Chernobyl Disaster, which blasted the world with a reality check on radiation. The Covid-19 Pandemic turned 2020 into the year of loungewear and hand sanitizer, with far too many deaths and a whole new appreciation for toilet paper.

      War and Peace

      Our history is rife with clashes and camaraderie, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the Normans gave the English a run for their money, to the beef between the world's super-sized clubs: The Soviet Union and its Communist Party said "dasvidaniya" in 1991. These global events seem straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster (minus the popcorn and comfortable seating).

      The Who's Who Quiz Roll: Notable Names and Noteworthy Notions

      Alright, fellow quiz whizzes, strap in for a wild ride through history's bumpy timeline with our "The Who's Who Quiz Roll"! We're dishing out brain-ticklers about the big kahunas, the head honchos, and those unforgettable uh-oh moments that'll have you scratching your noggin and saying, "Wait, what year was that again?"

      Presidential Puzzlers

      Who strutted into the White House with a confident swagger? Or which Commander-in-Chief faced an egg on their face during televised speeches? Here's a peek:

      • Washington, D.C. Dramas
        • President: A host of presents have ruffled feathers or soared like eagles; do you remember the year Donald Trump took the oath, transforming from tycoon to the top ticket?
        • U.S. Capitol Building: Reckon which year the presidential hopefuls turned this political ring into a circus?

      Disaster Directors

      Let's take a somber step back and remember those dire days that history won't let us forget:

      • Louisiana Lows: Recall the year Mother Nature unfurled her wrath, plunging the state underwater?
      • Chernobyl Chronicles: Screw the books! Do you know when engineers and scientists unwittingly penned a nuclear nightmare?

      Viral Vexations

      Plunging into the pandemonium of pandemics, we've grappled with germs that sent the globe spinning. Buckle up:

      • Covid-19 Conundrum: Can you pinpoint when the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, pitching us all into the plot of a sci-fi flick?
      • Prime Minister Meets Microbe: Which year did a particular Prime Minister get a crash course in virology, making headlines and history simultaneously?

      Did we get you pondering? Don't leave us hanging, join us for a chuckle and a challenge on the one and only BrainFall's Who's Who Quiz Roll!

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      Question 1/14

      When did William the Conqueror start the Norman Conquest of England?

      • 1980
      • 1066
      • 988
      • 1842
      Question 2/14

      What year was the Taj Mahal completed?

      • 1789
      • 1905
      • 1653
      • 2010
      Question 3/14

      In what year was Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec empire established (as far as we know)?

      • 1325
      • 894
      • 1252
      • 1400
      Question 4/14

      When did Nicolaus Copernicus publish On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres, which showed that the sun was the center of the solar system?

      • 1504
      • 1492
      • 1543
      • 1901
      Question 5/14

      In what year did the Beatles first appear on The Ed Sullivan Show, where the men from Liverpool played "All My Loving" and "Til There Was You"?

      • 1964
      • 1971
      • 1962
      • 1969
      Question 6/14

      During the French Revolution, the sans-culottes stormed the Bastille prison in Paris, France on July 14 of what year? (Hint: this is NOT the revolution they sing about in Les Miserables!)

      • 1776
      • 1830
      • 1812
      • 1789
      Question 7/14

      In what year did Saudi Arabia grant women the right to vote?

      • 1901
      • 2015
      • 2001
      • 1974
      Question 8/14

      The Voting Rights Act in the US called for an end to discriminatory tests that were designed to stop Black voters from exercising their right to vote. What year was it signed into law?

      • 1903
      • 1965
      • 1964
      • 1919
      Question 9/14

      At the Berlin Conference, European rulers and delegates divided up the continent of Africa, beginning an era of brutal colonization and exploitative international trade. During which years did this conference take place?

      • 1900-1901
      • 1820-1822
      • 1884-1885
      • 1895-1897
      Question 10/14

      According to historians, in which year was Jesus Christ actually born?

      • Somewhere between 4-6 Before Common Era
      • 0 Before Common Era
      • 20 Before Common Era
      • Somewhere between 5-7 Common Era
      Question 11/14

      On what date did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot?

      • December 12, 2019
      • January 31, 2012
      • April 29, 2011
      • May 19, 2018
      Question 12/14

      Franklin Delano Roosevelt served the most terms as President for 12 years. He guided the US out of the Great Depression and through the beginning of World War II. One of his most famous programs is the New Deal, which was established in...?

      • 1933
      • 1940
      • 1929
      • 1939
      Question 13/14

      It's not known exactly when the Buddha lived, but historians and religious experts have pinned it down to a range of years. During which era did the founder of Buddhism live?

      • The 18th century
      • The 5th or 4th century Before Common Era
      • Around 2500 Before Common Era
      • In the 12th or 13th century
      Question 14/14

      The Women's March was the largest single-day protest in the history of the United States. It first took place in January of which year?

      • 2016
      • 2017
      • 2020
      • 1999
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