Big History Quiz

Big History Quiz

Do you consider yourself a master historian? Then this is the quiz for you! From the Industrial Revolution to the founding of NATO and the UN, you’ll face challenging and fun questions about countries from all over the world. It’s time to show what you’ve got!

Fact Lab
Interesting Fact
The term “banana republic” was first used by writer O. Henry in reference to Honduras. The term describes a country’s overreliance on banana exports and an unstable economy. The term was eventually extended to other countries in Central America.
Interesting Fact
To find the temperature when both are equal, we use an old algebra trick and just set ºF = ºC and solve one of the equations. So the temperature when both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are the same is -40 degrees.
Interesting Fact
Do you consider anyone lucky? Lucky people not only rely on their left-brain logic, but also on their intuition. Research has shown that the brain comprehends patterns that are far more complex than conscious understanding. Honing your insight skills can have you feeling lucky in no time!