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Important Dates - History of War and Guns

written by: shimonbentzvi
 
A very difficult quiz on the history of guns and war.

Question 1:


He said: "If you want to make a lot of money, invent something that will enable Europeans to cut each other's throats."
James Puckle
Hiram Maxim
Thomas Alva Edison
Leonardo Da Vinci

Question 2:


In World War I, the machine gun combined with this invention was responsible for most of the battle casualties.
James Glidden's invention
Samuel Colt's invention
James Puckle's invention
Alfred Nobel's invention

Question 3:


Where was the assault rifle invented?
in Italy
in Mexico
in Russia
in Germany

Question 4:


Which of the following was invented by Hiram Maxim?
The sniper rifle
The automatic pistol
The silencer
The assault rifle

Question 5:


He was responsible for the invention of the caterpillar tractor, which was the basis of the tank.
James B. Hill
John Deere
Samuel Browning
James Puckle

Question 6:


The operational jet fighter was invented during this war.
World War II
The Spanish Revolution
World War I
The Korean War

Question 7:


When was the first automatic revolver produced?
Between 1901 and 1903
Between 1923 and 1924
Between 1961 and 1963
Between 1889 and 1891

Question 8:


In what year was the first mass produced multishot pistol patented?
1912
1879
1862
1835

Question 9:


When was a telescopic sight first put on a rifle?
1789
1931
1880
1939

Question 10:


Why is the Borchardt pistol of 1893 considered an important invention?
It was the first pistol that was not made of metal.
It was the first pistol to have a separate ammo magazine.
It was the first pistol approved for use by the Swiss Guard to help guard the Pope.
It was the first pistol to have an effective range of over 60 yards.

Question 11:


Although it looks a lot like the World War II bazooka, the US Army Javelin anti-armor weapon has this advantage over other weapons of its type.
It leaves no "heat trail."
It is only 50% the weight of similar weapons.
It is about 50% the cost of similar weapons.
It uses much cheaper munitions.

Question 12:


Which is the odd one out?
SWORDS
TALON
Predator
Dragon

 
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