Weird History Trivia Quiz: 1 0 | 1 / 10 In 1644, Oliver Cromwell banned the outright consumption of pie, which lasted for 16-years. True False 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? 2 / 10 Before being looted by the Goths, the Roman Colosseum was originally covered with what? Granite Marble 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 At the end of World War II, the Russians ran out of this alcoholic beverage? Vodka Gin 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. 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. 4 / 10 Spectators brought handkerchiefs to beheadings in France to do what ? Soak up some expelled blood Cover their eyes Dry their tears 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 ? True False 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 Which of these were part of the original 13-colonies? Georgia, South Carolina, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland Connecticut, West Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey West Virginia didn't become a state until 1863, Florida in 1845. West Virginia didn't become a state until 1863, Florida in 1845. 7 / 10 One of the original purposes of the Graham cracker ? Stop Masturbation Stop Baldness Increase Metabolism 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. 8 / 10 The first person to patent a motor vehicle ? Henry Ford Ransom Olds Karl Benz 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. 9 / 10 A female Roman Gladiator is called what ? There were none Amazon Gladiatrix Female Gladiators were called Gladiatrix. Female Gladiators were called Gladiatrix. 10 / 10 Captain Morgan was originally from where ? Wales Spain Portugal 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. Your score is The average score is 39% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Click Here For More Ford Trivia And Quizzes !
