More European History
We head back to the Old World for another round of trivia featuring European history's figures and events.
15 questions · Published January 29, 2024
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. Which of these leaders presided as German chancellor for sixteen years from 2005 to 2021?
Angela Merkel, Germany's first female chancellor, served from 2005 to 2021.
- Multiple Choice
2. What European country has produced the most Popes for the Catholic Church?
As of 2024, 217 of the 266 Popes are Italian.
- Fill In The Blank
3. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed by the twelve nations that form the European _____________.
The first twelve nations that formed the European Union were:
Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
- Multiple Choice
4. Which Spanish monarch sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage westward in 1492?
Queen Isabella, who ruled Spain from 1474 to 1504, sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage.
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5. What European country's first U.S. ambassador was American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin was considered America's first diplomat when he served as American Minister (the 18th century equivalent of Ambassador) to France from 1776 to 1785.
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