History Quiz — Sep 25, 2026

Chinese alchemists seeking an elixir of life accidentally created this explosive powder around the 9th century.

Answer: Gunpowder

Ancient Greek temples like the Parthenon used these tall supporting pillars.

Answer: Columns

This racket sport, played at Wimbledon since 1877, is called lawn...

Answer: Tennis

This English sailor was the first Englishman to sail around the world, in the 1500s.

Answer: Francis Drake

This priestess of ancient Sumer, writing around 2300 BC, is the earliest author known by name.

Answer: Enheduanna