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LivePolls history trivia questions

Top 20 most intriguing history trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to our "History" trivia template. This template is designed to test your knowledge on historical events and people. From ancient civilizations to modern political developments, this template will challenge you on a variety of topics. So brush up on your history and get ready to see how much you really know. Good luck!


1) What was the first full length feature film released?

  • Avatar
  • The Jazz Singer
  • Birth of a Nation
  • Gone with the Wind

2) When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

  • 1776
  • 1775
  • 1777
  • 1778

3) Who was the first president of the United States?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington
  • John Adams
  • James Madison

4) What type of government did the United States have prior to the Constitution?

  • Confederation
  • Constitution
  • Democracy
  • Monarchy

5) What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

  • Battle of White Plains
  • Battle of Yorktown
  • Battle of Bunker Hill
  • Battle of Gettysburg

6) When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

  • 1760
  • 1770
  • 1780
  • 1790

7) What was the first European country to recognize the United States?

  • Great Britain
  • France
  • Spain
  • Portugal

8) What country did the United States gain control of after The Spanish-American War?

  • Mexico
  • Guatemala
  • Cuba
  • Panama

9) What amendment guaranteed women the right to vote?

  • 8th
  • 19th
  • 14th
  • 20th

10) When did the Great Depression begin?

  • 1929
  • 1930
  • 1931
  • 1932

11) What year did World War II end?

  • 1941
  • 1945
  • 1947
  • 1950

12) Who was the first African-American to be elected to the House of Representatives?

  • Charles Sumner
  • Hiram Revels
  • Joseph Rainey
  • Thaddeus Stevens

13) What event triggered the start of World War I?

  • Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
  • Formation of the League of Nations
  • German Invasion of Poland
  • Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

14) In what year did the United States drop atomic bombs on Japan?

  • 1944
  • 1945
  • 1946
  • 1947

15) What event marked the end of the Korean War?

  • Signing of the Treaty of San Francisco
  • Signing of the Treaty of Geneva
  • Signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement
  • Signing of the Treaty of Paris

16) When did the Berlin Wall fall?

  • 1986
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1991

17) What was the name of the first successful English colony in the Americas?

  • Plymouth
  • Jamestown
  • Santa Fe
  • Roanoke

18) What was the name of the first Spanish settlement in the Americas?

  • Mayflower
  • Roanoke
  • St. Augustine
  • Jamestown

19) What event was followed by the Trail of Tears?

  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Mexican-American War
  • Indian Removal Act
  • Spanish-American War

20) When did the American Revolutionary War begin?

  • 1775
  • 1776
  • 1777
  • 1778

Top 3 reasons to use our free history Trivia Template

1) It is a fun and easy way to test your knowledge of history.

2) It can be used to introduce younger generations to important historical events and figures.

3) It can be used to bring friends and family together for a fun and educational trivia night.