History Quiz 2

[Thunderchild]

hmmmm... Who was the first Mameluk Sultan of Egypt?

[Stalker]

Do you mean Aybak who ruled in 1250-1257?

[Thunderchild]

yep

[lea27]

who is going to set next question?

[Azathoth]

Here's a question: what navy vessel was captured by the Barbary pirates in 1803?

[carrie221]

Is it the USS Philadelpia?

[electricdragon]

this a toughy.........USS new york?

[Azathoth]

Is it the USS Philadelpia?

*raises eyebrow* Is that your final answer? *waits several moments* You are correct! *bells ring, everyone cheers*

[carrie221]

Listen, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year

Okay everyone has heard of this poem by Longfellow. What is the historial inaquracy of this legendary ride about Paul Revere warning that the British were coming?

[Azathoth]

What is the historial inaquracy of this legendary ride about Paul Revere warning that the British were coming?

The last two lines:

Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.



Actually, I think it's that Paul Revere didn't actually ride the entire way - wasn't his horse confiscated or something?

[Angeline]

This question is probably too easy for you lot, I'll give it a try anyhow.

Which English King married his brother's widow?

[The Ace]

Henry VIII ?

[Angeline]

Yes, yes......I knew this was too easy.....lol Next time, I shall think of something more difficult.

[The Ace]

OK then, especially for those who've read a certain play. How did Duncan I, King of Scots, actually die ?

[pyan]

How about a combination Famous Ship and Australia Day one?

What was the name of the Captain of the flagship of the First Fleet?