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
Although lightning bolts appear huge, they are actually just two to three centimetres wide at an average length of three kilometres. But mighty they are: at 30,000 °C, the heat generated by lighting is five times hotter than the surface of the sun!
Interesting Fact
Churros used to be the size of a bread stick and they are served for breakfast. They are typically fried until they become crunchy and then sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. They’ve had a controversial history and some say they originated in China – the churros we know today have taken many shapes and forms, but they are certainly European.
Interesting Fact
American football has evolved greatly since new rules were established in 1882, differentiating it from rugby. These rules gave each team several attempts to advance the ball. In an earlier version of the game, touchdowns were worth four, rather than six, points, and field goals were worth five points.