Notable Historical Figures Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 10
Which 'Father of Medicine' has an oath named after him, although he is probably not its actual author?
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hippocrates
Who became the director of agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute in 1896?
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george washington carver
Who remained in power in Panama despite an indictment for drug trafficking?
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manuel noriega
Whose 1809 funeral was only attended by 6 mourners, despite being the author of 'Common Sense'?
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thomas paine
Which Yale graduate, born on April 27, 1791, was known for his painting and coding work before passing away on April 2, 1872?
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samuel morse
Which agricultural scientist became the first black graduate of what is now Iowa State University in 1894?
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george washington carver
Which Roman emperor is known for giving his horse Incitatus a marble stable?
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caligula
Who was known as 'The Assassin's Assassin' in the 1960s?
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jack ruby
Which historic American, brother of Naval hero Oliver, commanded the Navy's first steamship, the Fulton, in 1837?
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matthew perry
Who was born in Kiev in 1898, grew up in Milwaukee, and became the prime minister of Israel in 1969?
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golda meir
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