History

Which Renaissance artist painted 'The Birth of Venus' in 1486? Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo Sandro Botticelli Raphael Botticelli's masterpiece depicts Venus emerging from the sea on a giant shell. The…

Who was the first Roman Emperor? Julius Caesar Augustus Nero Constantine Augustus (born Octavian) became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BCE, ending the Roman Republic. The "Berlin Wall" fell in which year? …

Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu? Aztecs Maya Inca Olmec Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization in the 15th century as a royal estate for Emperor Pachacuti. Who was the…

Which composer is known as the "Father of the Symphony"? Joseph Haydn Antonio Vivaldi George Frideric Handel Igor Stravinsky Joseph Haydn is often called the "Father of…

Anyone that has ever been to Walt Disney World will tell you that there is a certain magic about the place. Something that can make anyone feel like a kid again, if only for a moment. Take this quiz to find out how much you…

The myths of the Greek Gods are among the most famous historical tales. The Greeks had a god for almost every occasion, and in this quiz, we'll see how well you know some of these most well-known deities. Do well or…

Which prophet foresaw the atomic bomb? Leonardo da Vinci Michel de Nostredame Nicholas of Flue Albert Einstein Nostradamus is believed to have predicted the development of the…

It would be challenging to cover every event that occurred between 1900 and 1959 in all pertinent fields. Unquestionably, progress had been made at that time on all fronts. Take this quiz to see how much you know about these…

What movement is represented by Chuck Close's incredibly detailed work? Obstructionism Expressionism Close Up Photorealism PhotorealismThis style amplified realism.…

While some people have relatively unremarkable lives with little to no renown, others go on to become historical figures in a variety of fields. These folks undoubtedly left their mark on history. Find out whether you can…