Historical Events of July 25 Quiz

Question 1

On 25 July 1139, Prince Eponso Henriques inspired Portuguese soldiers to conquer the Moors in which battle?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Americ

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Battle of Santiago

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Battle of Lisbon

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Battle of Toledo

Question 2

On 25 July 1261, under which emperor's leadership was the Byzantine Empire re-established?

Accepted Answer

Michael VIII Palaiologus

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Leo VI

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Justinian II

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Constantine IX

Question 3

On 25 July 1609, which English sailing ship was wrecked on the reefs of Bermuda during a storm?

Accepted Answer

Sea Venture

Answer

Golden Hinde

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HMS Discovery

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Mayflower

Question 4

On 25 July 1689, which country declared war against England?

Accepted Answer

France

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Spain

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Netherlands

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Portugal

Question 5

On 25 July 1759, during the Seven Years' War, the British captured which fort from the French?

Accepted Answer

Fort Niagara

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Fort Liberty

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Fort Duquesne

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Fort Quebec

Question 6

On 25 July 1814, the deadly battle of the War of 1812 near Niagara Falls was fought between which two nations?

Accepted Answer

United States and Great Britain

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Canada and Great Britain

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United States and France

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Netherlands and Great Britain

Question 7

On 25 July 1837, the electric telegraph was successfully demonstrated for the first time in which country?

Accepted Answer

United States

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France

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Britain

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Germany

Question 8

On 25 July 1854, Walter Hunt received a US patent for what?

Accepted Answer

Paper shirt collars

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Paper dress

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Paper buttons

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Paper strips

Question 9

On 25 July 1893, which canal was formally opened?

Accepted Answer

Corinth Canal

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Panama Canal

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Kiel Canal

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Suez Canal

Question 10

On 25 July 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the United States invaded which territory?

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico

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Guam

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Philippines

Answer

Cuba

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