WORLD HISTORY
World History Quiz: Famous Events and People, 1v1
Ancient Egypt and Rome, the great explorers, revolutions, the world wars and the space race: the World History topic asks about the events and people that shaped the world. Each match is ten questions, 30 seconds each, against one opponent.
Good for history fans, students, and anyone who likes knowing how we got here.
Play World History freeHow a World History match works
- 10 questions, 30 seconds each, the same for both players at the same moment.
- 1 point for each correct answer. If the scores are tied, the player with the lower total answer time wins.
- Questions in English, French, German, Spanish or Italian, and you never get the same set twice until you have played them all.
Sample World History questions
Tap a question to see the options and the answer.
1. In which year did World War II end?
Answer: 1945
2. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong
3. Which ancient civilisation built the pyramids of Giza?
Answer: The Egyptians
4. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
Answer: 1989
5. Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
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