[Study] Fun to Know! A Collection of World History Trivia Quizzes
World history is a subject you encounter much more often once you become a high school student.
It’s important not only as a class, but also because it’s related to university entrance exams.
That said, since world history is literally the “history of the world,” its scope is incredibly broad.
You have to memorize a lot of terms—names of countries and civilizations, historical figures, and more—so some of you might feel a bit intimidated by it.
In this article, we’re presenting a quiz on the theme of “world history trivia”!
Because it’s trivia, you can try it without feeling like it’s formal studying, and it might even spark your interest in certain events.
Give it a try all the way to the end!
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- General knowledge quiz time! From trivia to questions about Japan and the world
- Not taught in school! A roundup of historical trivia and fun facts
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- Trivia quiz about schools: a roundup of fun facts you’ll want to brag about
- Geography Quiz: Elementary School Study + Slightly Advantageous Geography Questions
- Funny quizzes for middle school students. Quizzes that can liven up a middle school setting.
- [Disney Quiz] Quizzes about Disney’s history and theme parks
[Study] Fun Facts to Know! World History Trivia Quiz Collection (1–10)
May 12 is designated as “Nursing Day,” but whose birthday is it?
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, who is said to have laid the foundations of modern nursing. She became widely known for her contributions to improving the medical system during the Crimean War. Nightingale is also called “the Lady with the Lamp,” because she would make nighttime rounds in the wards carrying a lamp.
Which Chinese philosopher from the Spring and Autumn period was said to be over 2 meters tall?
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Confucius
This is Confucius, known as the “founder of Confucianism,” who gave rise to the Analects, a work that would later be read around the world. Records indicate he was about 216 cm tall. By the way, the Analects is not a book written by Confucius himself, but a compilation of his sayings put together by his disciples.
Which UNESCO World Heritage temple in Cambodia still bears graffiti left by samurai from the Edo period?
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Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a Hindu temple built around the 12th century. Several pieces of graffiti by Japanese people remain there, and the samurai from the Edo period who appeared in the quiz was a man named Morimoto Ichibō. How was it determined that the graffiti was his? Because the graffiti itself stated what he had come to Angkor Wat to do.
[Study] Fun to Know! World History Trivia Quiz Collection (11–20)
What instrument was Einstein, known for the theory of relativity, good at?
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violin
He began taking violin lessons around the age of five and continued playing for many years. Einstein visited Japan in 1922, and it’s said that he performed violin pieces at events such as the Christmas party he attended then. To be so knowledgeable about music as well… it really makes you think, “as expected of a genius.”
What sport did soldiers from opposing countries play together during World War I?
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soccer
Amid the protracted war, a sentiment spread that “at least for Christmas, a truce would be acceptable,” giving rise to the Christmas Truce. As mentioned above, ceasefires were observed in various places, with soldiers playing football and both sides singing Christmas carols together.
How many years did the French dynastic civil war, the Hundred Years’ War, last?
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about 116 years
Although it’s called the “Hundred Years’ War,” it was in fact a civil war that lasted for more than a hundred years. It erupted as disputes over royal succession and territory spiraled out of control, and the web of relationships involved was extraordinarily complicated. It was also during this war that Joan of Arc, the “Maid of Orléans,” rose to prominence.
What is the martial art said to have originated in China from the Ming to the Qing dynasty?
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Tai chi (Taijiquan)
Tai chi is also popular today as a way to promote health. In Japan, Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture has declared itself the “City of Tai Chi” and is carrying out health promotion activities. There are many beginner-friendly tai chi videos on YouTube, so if you want to get moving, give it a try.