Weird History Trivia Quiz: 1 0 | 1 / 10 Which of these were part of the original 13-colonies? Connecticut, West Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey Georgia, South Carolina, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland West Virginia didn't become a state until 1863, Florida in 1845. West Virginia didn't become a state until 1863, Florida in 1845. 2 / 10 Before being looted by the Goths, the Roman Colosseum was originally covered with what? Marble Granite Brick The Goths peeled away the marble from the facade, leaving pot marks across the entire structure. The Goths peeled away the marble from the facade, leaving pot marks across the entire structure. 3 / 10 Captain Morgan was originally from where ? Spain Portugal Wales Captain Henry Morgan was born in Wales, the United Kingdom. He was known for raiding settlements and ships around Jamaica. Captain Henry Morgan was born in Wales, the United Kingdom. He was known for raiding settlements and ships around Jamaica. 4 / 10 Spectators brought handkerchiefs to beheadings in France to do what ? Dry their tears Cover their eyes Soak up some expelled blood Yes, people used to to dab their handkerchiefs in the blood as souvenirs. Yes, people used to to dab their handkerchiefs in the blood as souvenirs. 5 / 10 At one time, Pink was considered a masculine color ? False True Up until the mid-18th century, pink was considered to be a masculine color. Up until the mid-18th century, pink was considered to be a masculine color. 6 / 10 At the end of World War II, the Russians ran out of this alcoholic beverage? Schnapps Gin Vodka The Russians ran out of vodka following the fall of Germany ending World War II in Europe. We don't know of any reported shortages of Schnapps. The Russians ran out of vodka following the fall of Germany ending World War II in Europe. We don't know of any reported shortages of Schnapps. 7 / 10 The first person to patent a motor vehicle ? Ransom Olds Karl Benz Henry Ford Karl Benz (of Mercedes Benz) and Emile Levassor patented the automobile in 1886. Karl Benz (of Mercedes Benz) and Emile Levassor patented the automobile in 1886. 8 / 10 In 1644, Oliver Cromwell banned the outright consumption of pie, which lasted for 16-years. False True It's widely been reported that Cromwell outright banned pie, however it isn't true. What would England be without their meat pies (and pudding)? What about Pink Floyd? It's widely been reported that Cromwell outright banned pie, however it isn't true. What would England be without their meat pies (and pudding)? What about Pink Floyd? 9 / 10 One of the original purposes of the Graham cracker ? Increase Metabolism Stop Masturbation Stop Baldness One of the original intents of the Graham cracker was to prevent masturbation. Then Americans added marsh mellows, chocolate syrup and bonfires to the mix. . .yeah, that didn't work out as Graham had planned. One of the original intents of the Graham cracker was to prevent masturbation. Then Americans added marsh mellows, chocolate syrup and bonfires to the mix. . .yeah, that didn't work out as Graham had planned. 10 / 10 A female Roman Gladiator is called what ? Amazon Gladiatrix There were none Female Gladiators were called Gladiatrix. Female Gladiators were called Gladiatrix. Your score is The average score is 41% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Click Here For More Ford Trivia And Quizzes !
