Historic Battles Trivia

The Battle of Solferino in 1859 so horrified a Swiss businessman, Jean-Henri Dunant, that he founded a medical organization and established the Geneva Convention. What was the name of the medical organization?

• International Rescue Committee

• Doctors Without Borders

• The Red Cross

• Peace Corps

Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett lost their lives in this battle in 1836. Where did it happen?

• Buena Vista

• Palo Alto

• The Alamo

• Monterey

This warrior saint was the reason why the French won the Siege of Orleans in 1429. Who was this teenage leader?

• St. George

• Joan of Arc

• Martin of Tours

• Barbara

This 1945 island battle became famous, thanks to a photo of the American flag being raised by soldiers. What was the name of the island?

• Luang Prabang

• Borneo

• Singapore

• Iwo Jima

The Tet Offensive was the pivotal point of the war that was waged in this country. What country is this?

• Korea

• Cambodia

• Vietnam

• Thailand

The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 was a stroke of good luck, as a general became a president because of it. Who was this fortunate man?

• John Adams

• Martin van Buren

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

This famous place in Pennsylvania is where generals Meade and Lee had their fateful battle during the Civil War in July 3, 1863. What was this place?

• Bull Run

• Vicksburg

• Gettysburg

• Shiloh

Admiral Horatio Nelson was able to repel both the French and Spanish navies during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Under which country’s flag did he fight for?

• Holland

• France

• England

• Germany

The Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775 would not be complete without mentioning this man and his midnight ride. Who was this hero?

• Joseph Warren

• Paul Revere

• Benedict Arnold

• William Dawes

Which battle caused the decisive defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra?

• Battle of Munda

• Battle of Pharsalus

• Battle of Philippi

• Battle of Actium