Warcraft Lore and Events

What is the name of the fictional world where most of the events of World of Warcraft take place?

• Pandaria
• Draenor

• Azeroth
• Maldraxus

Answer explanation

The name of the planet that is the main backdrop of Warcraft is Azeroth.

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  Dalaran once rested in Silverpine Forest before being transported to Northrend.

  True or False

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Dalaran was originally located in the Hillsbrad Foothills, not Silverpine Forest, before being moved to Northrend.

What is the name of the Draenei home world?

• Kalimdor

• Outlands

• Draenor

• Argus

Answer explanation

The Draenei's home world, which was destroyed by the burning legion, is Argus. While the Draenei did come to Azeroth from Outlands / Draenor, that is not their original home world.

What was the event that gave rise to the dwarves and, ultimately, mortal life on Azeroth?

• Curse of Origination

• Curse of Stone

• The Sundering

• Curse of Flesh

Answer explanation

The Curse of Flesh transformed the stone-like beings known as the Titans' creations into flesh, leading to the emergence of dwarves and other mortal races on Azeroth.

Who was NOT an original member of the Four Horsman?

• Darion Mograine

• Sir Zeliek

• Baron Rivendare

• Alexandros Mograine

• Lady Blauemax

Answer explanation

While Darion Mograine is the current leader of the Four Horsman, he replaced his father Alexandros after the raid on Naxxramas.

Who has NOT held the title of Lich King?

• Arthas Menethil

• Ner'zhul

• Bolvar Fordragon

• Kil'jaeden

Answer explanation

Kil'Jaeden was responsible for the creation of the title of lich king, but never held the title himself.

Name the rebel group consisting of mostly Masons that formed after the First War when the crown refused to pay for their work in rebuilding Stormwind?

• Shadowhide Bandits

• Grimtotem Mercenaries

• Defias Brotherhood

• Kurzen Rebels

Answer explanation

After the riots of the stonemasons guild, Edwin VanCleef formed the Defias Brotherhood in opposition to the Stormwind Nobility because of their refusal to repay their debts to the masons for their work in rebuilding Stormwind following the First War.

What was the orignal race of creatures native to Azeroth?

• Night Elves

• Dwarves

• Vrykul

• Trolls

Answer explanation

The trolls were the original race of mortals native to the world of Azeroth, and it's empires covered every corner of the globe before the Sundering. From them, the elven races evolved. While the earthen races were also around, they were constructs of the titans and not native to the world. Similarly, the Aqir race of insectoids were manifested from the black blood of the Old Gods, and therefore not native life to the planet.

Before being discovered as the Black Dragon Queen, Onyxia was known by what name?

• Lady Kitara Preston

• Magisrix Lauville Karnos

• Lady Katrana Prestor

• None of These

Answer explanation

Onxia took on the guise of a noblewoman by the name of Katrana Prestor to sew unrest in Stormwind which ultimatly lead to the stonemasons riots and the death of Queen Tiffin Wrynn. She then orchistrated the abduction of the King by the Defias Brotherhood to become the royal councilor to the 10-year-old prince Anduin Wrynn.

What was the means by which the Plague of Undeath was spread through Andorhal?

• Arthas Menethil

• Infected Rats

• Infected Grain

• Kel Thuzad

Answer explanation

The grain of Andorhal had been infected with the blight, which spread the Plague of Undeath far and wide. Arthas chased Kel'Thuzad in an attempt to quel the tide of undeath, ultimatly leading in the purging of Strathholme, a pivotal moment, and the downfall of Arthas Menethil.