Daily Quiz 6
In the system of medieval feudalism, what was the name for the lowest class, bound to work the land?
The pain-relieving narcotic morphine is named after a figure from Greek mythology. Which one?
Which U.S. state won its independence from Mexico in 1836 before later joining the Union?
The "Sooners" who illegally staked claims before the land was officially opened for settlement give their nickname to which state?
Which English king was given the title "Defender of the Faith" by the Pope, an irony given what came later?
The metric system, the basis of modern measurement, was first established in which country in 1790?
In the hierarchy of feudalism aside, what do we call the people who campaigned to end slavery in the United States?
What general term describes a widespread outbreak of a disease through a community?
Which religion's eightfold path to enlightenment notably does not require belief in a god?
In 1806, whose military conquests brought about the formal end of the thousand-year-old Holy Roman Empire?
According to the Bible, what was the name of Ruth's devoted mother in law?
When the first U.S. Census was taken in 1790, which city was found to be the largest in the country?
The Russian-American engineer Vladimir Zworykin invented the iconoscope and kinescope, key components of what device?
The seeds that flavor both rye bread and the liqueur kümmel are which spice?
The Westphalian variety of which cured food product hails from Germany?
