History Quiz (10 questions)

History Quiz (10 questions)

Difficulty : Hard Get 3/10 correct to pass the quiz

Question 1 of 10

Who was the first person to travel into space?

Question 2 of 10

Operation Pegasus was a major war operation which occurred during which century?

Question 3 of 10

What was fired upon in 1861, marking the start of the American Civil War?

Question 4 of 10

In what year was the Treaty of Nanking signed which ceded Hong Kong to the British?

Question 5 of 10

Roughly how much did the United States pay for Alaska?

Question 6 of 10

In what year of the Mexican-American War did the 'Occupation of Saltillo, Coahuila' take place?

Question 7 of 10

Prior to the American Civil War, where did the seceded States meet to form the Confederate States of America?

Question 8 of 10

Who was the only English pope?

Question 9 of 10

In which century was Joan of Arc canonised as a Saint?

Question 10 of 10

The Anglo-Saxons loved to adorn themselves with trinkets. During this year, what metal was used to make the jewelry worn in England?