History Quiz — Sep 28, 2026

Ancient Greeks competed in this footrace event that gives a modern long-distance race its name.

Answer: Marathon

This Polish-born scientist won Nobel Prizes in both physics and chemistry.

Answer: Marie Curie

This Chinese Buddhist temple became legendary as a center of martial arts.

Answer: Shaolin Monastery

These legendary terraced gardens were a Wonder said to be in the ancient city of Babylon.

Answer: Hanging Gardens

This Bengali poet became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1913.

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore