Trivia Quiz on 19th Century Europe
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made history and geography-places quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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From Waterloo and the rise and fall of empires to social reforms and cultural firsts, explore the turning points that shaped 19th-century Europe. A fast-moving team quiz mixing famous moments with clever curveballs to spark discussion and friendly rivalry.
This group quiz dives into the personalities, battles, ideas, and traditions that defined 19th-century Europe—from the Napoleonic era and national unifications to social change and cultural milestones. It’s ideal for team meetings, classrooms, pub-quiz nights, and livestreams on platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more. Play in small teams (2–5 per team), appoint a host to read questions, and a scorekeeper. Suggested pacing: 10 questions in 20–30 minutes with 20–40 seconds of thinking time per question; award 1 point per correct answer and use a quick historical tie-breaker (e.g., “closest year wins”). Difficulty ranges from accessible crowd-pleasers to a few challenge questions to keep history buffs engaged, making it perfect for mixed-knowledge groups and friendly competition.
1. At Waterloo who commanded the Prussian troops
A) Duke of Wellington
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Marshal Blucher
D) Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg
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2. Who was called The Man of Destiny
A) Alexander the Great
B) Julius Caesar
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Genghis Khan
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3. Hans Christian Anderson had what job before writing
A) Librarian
B) Actor
C) Merchant
D) Teacher
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4. In 1892, who raised the marriageable age for girls to 12 years old
A) Italy
B) France
C) Spain
D) Portugal
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5. Of what country did Napoleon make his brother, Jerome, king
A) France
B) Holland
C) Naples
D) Westphalia
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6. What did Moldavia & Walachia unite to become
A) Moldavia
B) Wallachia
C) Transylvania
D) Romania
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7. What historical event was referred to as Black 47
A) Irish Potato Famine
B) The Great Famine of 1315–1317
C) The Dust Bowl
D) Bengal Famine of 1943
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8. Who was napoleon's first wife
A) Marie-Louise
B) Marie Antoinette
C) Hortense de Beauharnais
D) Josephine
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9. The last line of this document is "Working men of all countries, unite."
A) Das Kapital
B) The Prince
C) The Wealth of Nations
D) Communist Manifesto
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10. Who introduced Xmas trees to England in 1841
A) Queen Victoria
B) King William IV
C) Prince Albert
D) Charles Dickens
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