Pub Quiz Week 14 (2/4-8/4): History
Into the second quarter of the year now, and we have 10 questions on various random things about history.
1. Who was king of England during the Gunpowder Plot?
2. How many times did Cleopatra marry?
3. Which epidemic struck the world after World War I, killing more people than the war did?
4. Which 18th and 19th century leader was terrified of open doors?
5. Which country won the three Cod Wars against the UK?
6. On which holiday was William I of England crowned on?
7. How many Presidents of America served during the Cold War?
8. Which butcher turned criminal rode with the Essex Gang, was eventually caught stealing chickens, and was hanged after a postman recognised his handwriting?
9. The Panhellenic Games gave out garlands instead of medals. The four garlands for the four Games were made of olives, laurel, pine leaves, and what vegetable?
10. Israel Hands was the second in command to whom?
As always,
If you wish to play along, send your answers to me via Twitter (@Rustythewolf) or email me (rustythewolf28@gmail.com)!
Good luck, and until next time!
~Rusty
1. Who was king of England during the Gunpowder Plot?
2. How many times did Cleopatra marry?
3. Which epidemic struck the world after World War I, killing more people than the war did?
4. Which 18th and 19th century leader was terrified of open doors?
5. Which country won the three Cod Wars against the UK?
6. On which holiday was William I of England crowned on?
7. How many Presidents of America served during the Cold War?
8. Which butcher turned criminal rode with the Essex Gang, was eventually caught stealing chickens, and was hanged after a postman recognised his handwriting?
9. The Panhellenic Games gave out garlands instead of medals. The four garlands for the four Games were made of olives, laurel, pine leaves, and what vegetable?
10. Israel Hands was the second in command to whom?
As always,
If you wish to play along, send your answers to me via Twitter (@Rustythewolf) or email me (rustythewolf28@gmail.com)!
Good luck, and until next time!
~Rusty
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