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The all knowing quiz to test your Winston Churchill facts.
Churchill was born to a Tory politician, and his mother was what nationality?
English
Scotish
Welsh
American
Jeanette Jerome was an American born beauty queen who was responsible for one of the top British politicians of the modern era.
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What was Churchill's childhood nickname?
Spud
Victory
Copperknob
The read headed Churchill wore the unfortunate Copperknob nickname
Bulldog
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Where did Churchill apply for post secondary?
Royal Military College
Churchill's only choice was the Royal Military College
Oxford University
Harvard University
Cambridge University
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How many times did Churchill take the entrance exam to RMC?
One
Two
Three
Churchill took three attempts to pass the entrance exam to enter RMC
Zero, he did not have to take it
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Why was Churchill delayed in entering RMC?
He met a woman
He fell and ruptured his Kidney
Churchill fell and ruptured his kidney after falling from a bridge
He wanted to delay to travel
World War I started and he was signed up
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What was Churchill's record early in his career?
Highest paid war correspondant
Upon graduation, Churchill become a war correspondent with the top ranked salary in the nation
Most decorated war hero in the Boer War
Most push-ups completed at RMC
Top marksman coming out of RMC
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Churchill was made a Prisoner of War in what war?
Egyptian Campaign
Boer War
As a war correspondent, Churchill was captured during the Boer War
World War I
Spanish Civil War
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Which countries future leader spared Churchill's life during a skirmish?
Kenya
Chile
South African
Louis Botha – the future first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa who would work with Churchill in later life to help South Africa become a British Dominion.
British
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At what age did Churchill enter politics?
22
25
Churchill challenged the Oldham constituency at the ripe age of 25 and won.
28
32
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Which US president raved at Churchill's biography of his father?
Bush
Roosevelt
Roosevelt was quoted to say "a clever, tactful and rather cheap and vulgar life of that clever, tactful and rather cheap and vulgar egotist".
Lincoln
Ford
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How many years did Churchill serve in Parliament?
64
Serving in parliament from 1900 to 1964, Churchill served for 64 years
54
44
34
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What army technology was Churchill personally involved in developing?
Bi-plane
Railgun
Machine Gun
Tank
Churchill was personally involved in the development of the tank – which was first used in battle by the British army on September 15 1916.
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At what age was Churchill appointed First Lord of the Admiralty?
30
37
Churchill, aged 37, was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty – a post under which he would continue to serve into the First World War.
39
45
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What failed WW I attack was the brain child of Churchill?
Gallipoli
The failed naval operation left some 34,000 British soldiers dead – while another 78,500 were wounded and a further 7,500 were captured or left missing.
Somme
Verdun
Bulge
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How many children did Churchill have?
one
two
three
five
Churchill's children were called: Diana, Randolph, Sarah Tuchet-Jesson, Marigold and Mary Soames.
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What was Churchill's pet name given by his wife?
Bae
Pug
His wife nicknamed him the pug.
Bulldog
Lovebug
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What hobby did Churchill turn to relax?
Sculpting
Pottery
Sewing
Painting
Churchill saw painting as a stress reliever during his toughest days.
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What is named for Churchill's honour?
Rum
Scotch
Cuban Cigar
A Churchill cuban cigar is 17 inches long and 19 mm wide.
Breed of pug
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How old was Churchill when he took office as Prime Minister?
55
60
70
65
Churchill was 65 the day he took office at number 4.
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What other event happened the day he took office?
Hitler's Munich speech
Hitler's invasion of France
The invasion of France by Hitler, corresponded with the Prime Ministerial appointment of Churchill
Hitler's invasion of Austria
Hitler's 40th birthday
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What is the famous words Churchill said during his first speech?
V for victory
I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat
The infamous "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat" address saw British Parliament see the real Churchill.
We will win.
Full heart, eyes open, can't lose
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When did Churchill visit the White House?
1941
This visit before Christmas in 1941 spurred the great British-American relationship
1942
1943
1944
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What did Churchill nickname his 'Black Dog'?
Clinical Depression
Diagnosed with depression, Churchill often fought this brutal disease without letting those close to him know.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Wife
Favourite Dog
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What was Churchill's favorite drink?
Wine
Scotch
Beer
Champagne
He is quoted to say, "I could not live without Champagne. In victory I deserve it. In defeat I need it."
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How tall was Churchill?
5'6
He got the nickname of a bulldog due to his size, at only 5'6 Churchill was not a tall man.
5'7
5'8
6'0
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Churchill won what Nobel Prize?
Peace
Science
History
Literature
His literary merit was officially recognized when he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 “for his historical and biographical presentations and for the scintillating oratory in which he has stood forth as a defender of human values.”
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Churchill was known to do what animal impression?
Gorilla
John Spencer wrote “Few people can say they have seen the ex-First Lord of the Admiralty, crouching in the branches of an oak, baring his teeth and pounding his chest.
Goat
Dog
Lion
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What did Churchill win twice?
Nobel
Pultzer
Time Man of the Year
Churchill eclipsed Hitler by being named Time Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year’, not once but twice, in 1940 and again in 1949.
Beauty Contest
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How many monarchs did Churchill serve under?
2
3
4
6
Churchill served under an impressive six monarchs: Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.
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What did Churchill like to do after working long hours?
Siesta
Churchill was known to enjoy a siesta, a habit he adopted following his time in Cuba with Spanish forces in 1895. In later life, far from simply aiding his recuperation, Churchill’s bed often acted as his preferred location to discuss matters of great state importance.
Drink
Smoke
Exercise
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At what conference was the infamous leader Stalin's photo, that included Churchill, taken at?
Paris
Yalta
Yalta was a large conference in which Churchill partook in.
Dieppe
Michigan
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What did Churchill say about prohibition in the USA
A great logic
Dissapoiting
Amazing
An affront to the whole history of mankind
Churchill explained that he felt this policy was an affront to the whole history of mankind
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What did Churchill say to being told he could not drink with the Saudi King due to his religious obligations?
my religion prescribed an absolute sacred rite smoking cigars and drinking alcohol before, after, and if need be during all meals and the intervals between them
Churchill was quoted on stating, my religion prescribed an absolute sacred rite smoking cigars and drinking alcohol before, after, and if need be during all meals and the intervals between them
I will honor his request
Are we sure?
Have a drink you bloody prince!
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What current phrase was first written in a letter to Churchill?
LOL
OMG
OMG, was used in a letter written to Churchill early in his career.
LMFAO
ROFL
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At what battle did Churchill and King George VI want to lead the charge, but were forbidden to.
D-Day
Both Winston Churchill and King George VI had wanted to accompany the Allied Expeditionary Force on D-Day, and were only dissuaded by an Admiral who said he would not take responsibility for them.
Dieppe
Battle of the Bulge
Stalingrad
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