Trivia Quiz on 16th Century
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made history and general-knowledge quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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A lively 14-question trivia exploring inventions, explorers, rulers, art and odd customs of the 16th century. Fast-paced and perfect for history fans or casual groups who enjoy surprising facts.
Dive into a curious and colorful tour of the 16th century with this 14-question trivia set. Questions cover discoveries, inventions, monarchs, artists and unexpected social customs from the period — a great mix of serious history and quirky facts. This trivia is designed to be duplicated and played instantly in online meetings, live streams or in-person events — ideal for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Twitch, YouTube Live and more. Use it for team-building breaks, classroom warm-ups, historic-themed streams, or fun social gatherings to spark conversation and friendly competition.
1. Robert Record in the mid 16th century invented what sign
A) Equals =
B) Plus sign +
C) Minus sign -
D) Multiplication sign ×
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2. Springsteen What country's explorers discovered the site of Pensacola, Florida
A) Spain
B) France
C) England
D) Portugal
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3. Who was married to Francis II, Lord Darnley and The Earl of Bosworth
A) Elizabeth I of England
B) Mary, queen of scots
C) Anne of Cleves
D) Catherine de' Medici
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4. In 1513, Ponce de Leon discovered what is now the state of
A) Georgia
B) Louisiana
C) Texas
D) Florida
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5. Nostradamus was famous for making what
A) Prophecies
B) Astrology readings
C) Fortune-telling
D) Predictions
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6. What was Martin Frobisher looking for
A) The Fountain of Youth
B) El Dorado
C) North west passage
D) A route to Asia by sailing west
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7. 16th century where the most fashionable place to wear a ribbon
A) Around the hat
B) At the wrist
C) Pinned to the collar of the doublet
D) Pomaded grown female pubic hair
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8. What English king married his brother's widow
A) Henry viii
B) Henry VII
C) Edward VI
D) George II
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9. Who sailed in the Golden Hind
A) Sir Francis Drake
B) Sir Walter Raleigh
C) James Cook
D) Christopher Columbus
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10. What Nationality Was Henry The VIII's Fourth Wife Anne Of Cleeves
A) German
B) Dutch
C) French
D) Spanish
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11. 16th century husband had to stop doing what to wives after 10pm
A) Shaming them in public for misbehavior
B) Withholding money from their allowance after 10pm
C) Forbidding them to sing in church choirs
D) Beating Them
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12. Which Italian painter noted for "red" canvases died in Venice of the plague in 1576, aged about 99
A) Tintoretto
B) Paolo Veronese
C) Jacopo Bassano
D) Titian
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13. What Did Sir John Harrington Invent In 1589
A) The Pocket Watch
B) The Flushing Toilet
C) The Mechanical Clock
D) The Water Pump
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14. Who invented the thermometer in 1593?
A) Galileo
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Isaac Newton
D) Daniel Fahrenheit
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