Famous Trials
1 / 15Historic court cases and trials that changed history
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In 1925, teacher John Scopes was put on trial in Tennessee for teaching what subject in school?
About Famous Trials
Famous Trials is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Historic court cases and trials that changed history A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In 1925, teacher John Scopes was put on trial in Tennessee for teaching what subject in school?
Answer: Evolution
2. The Nuremberg Trials held after World War II prosecuted leaders of which regime?
Answer: Nazi Germany
3. In the landmark 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled against what practice?
Answer: Racial segregation in public schools
4. Which Italian astronomer was tried by the Roman Inquisition in 1633 for supporting heliocentrism?
Answer: Galileo Galilei
5. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 took place in which American colony?
Answer: Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Famous Trials?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Famous Trials?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Famous Trials fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Famous Trials?
Famous Trials has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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