Historical Locations Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 17
Which city was founded by Brigham Young and is also his burial place, marked by the phrase 'this is the place'?
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salt lake city
In which country did Hernan Cortes found Veracruz to serve as a base for his conquest?
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mexico
On which island was the place known as 'Smoky Bay' or Reykjavik first settled?
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iceland
In which state did Lucky Lindy learn to fly in Lincoln?
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nebraska
In November 1909, what location was selected as the primary naval base for the United States in the Pacific?
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pearl harbor
What is the leading resort town of the Crimean Peninsula where the Big 3 met?
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yalta
In which river did John the Baptist perform baptisms?
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jordan river
What is the name of the cathedral where Jane Austen was buried 149 years before The New Vaudeville Band's hit song?
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winchester cathedral
In which English county was Thomas Becket killed, which is also home to Canterbury?
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kent
In which town in Galilee was Jesus raised after being born in Bethlehem?
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nazareth
In which world capital is Guadalupe, the location where Juan Diego twice saw the Virgin Mary in 1531, now located?
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mexico city
In which castle can you find Queen Mary's Dollhouse, which features real running water and real wine in its wine cellar?
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windsor castle
In which state does the spirit known as the Gray Lady inhabit Sherwood Forest, Pres. Tyler's plantation home?
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virginia
Which Texas island served as the headquarters for Jean Lafitte from 1817 to 1821?
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galveston island
In which southwestern state have treasure hunters searched for the Lost Dutchman Mine following hints from Jacob Waltz?
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arizona
In which city can you find a wax museum located near the rock where the Pilgrims disembarked?
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plymouth
In which village did peace talks occur continuously from October 25, 1951, until the end of hostilities in the Korean War in 1953?
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panmunjom
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