Historical Nicknames Trivia Questions
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What nickname was given to the backyard vegetable patches during World War II?
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victory gardens
What was the nickname given to the tall, thin mistress of George I, inspired by a tall, thin thing people dance around on May 1?
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maypole
Who was known as the Iron Duke?
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wellington
Who was called 'The Queen of Queens' by Mark Antony?
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cleopatra
Due to his strong advocacy for it, John C. Calhoun was nicknamed 'The Napoleon of' what?
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slavery
What was the appropriate nickname of the Earl of Warwick, who was instrumental in making Edward IV ruler during the Wars of the Roses?
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kingmaker
What 'insect' nickname did General Fitzhugh Lee earn because he signed his name 'F. Lee'?
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flea
Who was known by the nickname 'The Great Profile'?
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john barrymore
Which U.S. president was referred to as the 'Hermit Author of Palo Alto'?
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herbert hoover
What does the name Barbarossa, attributed to Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I, translate to?
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red beard
Which U.S. President is nicknamed 'Union Safeguard'?
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ulysses s. grant
What 2-word nickname for the American flag is credited to Captain William Driver?
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old glory
What famous nickname did Mary Ludwig Hays earn at the Battle of Monmouth during the 18th century?
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molly pitcher
Who was the early 19th century Chief Justice nicknamed 'Silver Heels' because he had run races in his stocking feet?
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john marshall
What derisive term was given to Puritans in the 17th century who cut their hair short to differentiate themselves from the long-haired Cavaliers?
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roundheads
What was the nickname of Rodrigo Diaz, the 11th-century figure who fought for both the Castilians and Moors?
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el cid
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