17th Century Trivia
Show off your smarts and sass as you navigate 17th-century chaos—from Jamestown’s first steps to Newton’s apple and all the royal drama in between.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which Italian city required arriving ships to undergo a 40‑day isolation during plague outbreaks?
Venice
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, which mysterious group of supernatural beings foretells his future?
Witches
Which major North American river was charted in 1673 by French explorers Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette, helping lay the groundwork for early French claims in New World?
Mississippi River
Which city did Samuel de Champlain found in 1608 as the first permanent French settlement in North America?
Quebec City
Which art movement, celebrated for dramatic emotion and dynamic compositions, was championed by the Catholic Church in 17th century?
Baroque