How long does it take to play "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight"?

Most players finish "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight" in about 3 minutes. Each question runs on a 20-second timer with a short reveal between rounds, so 5 questions move at a brisk but comfortable pace.

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No account is required. "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight" opens in any modern browser and starts on the first tap. Players stay anonymous unless they enter a nickname at the end for the leaderboard.

Which voice narrates "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight"?

Roach is the AI host for "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight". Roach handles the intro, narrates each question, and reacts to right and wrong answers in real time. There are six other hosts you can browse at /hosts/roach.

Is "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight" too hard for beginners?

"The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight" is set to medium difficulty, which means it's a mid-level challenge — expect questions that reward genuine familiarity with the topic but don't require deep expertise. The overall tone is fun, so the host leans into the fun.

What's inside "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight"?

The pack centers on History's most dangerous moments: the Titanic disaster, the Black Death, ancient…. The question set draws from Disasters at sea, Pandemics and plagues, Ancient Roman spectacles, Age of Exploration, Volcanic eruptions, and Mapping the unknown. Individual questions aren't listed here to keep the first playthrough spoiler-free.

Can I play "The History Dangerous Moments: Spotlight" in a different language?

The primary language of this pack is English. Creator Pro subscribers can retranslate any pack into any of Trivana's ten supported languages, and the AI host re-voices the questions in that language rather than reading a subtitle.

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Question 1: What year did the RMS Titanic famously sink on its maiden voyage?

1918
1905
1912 ✓ correct
1923

Explanation: The luxurious RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, during its first journey from Southampton to New York City.

Question 2: The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, primarily swept through which continent in the 14th century?

North America
Europe ✓ correct
Africa
Asia

Explanation: The Black Death, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing an estimated 25 million people, about a third of the continent's population.

Question 3: Which famous explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth, though he died en route?

Ferdinand Magellan ✓ correct
Christopher Columbus
Marco Polo
Vasco da Gama

Explanation: Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, which began in 1519, was the first to sail around the globe. He was killed in the Philippines in 1521, but his crew completed the journey.

Question 4: What was the primary cause of death for most sailors during long sea voyages in the Age of Exploration?

Scurvy ✓ correct
Pirate attacks
Mutiny
Shipwreck

Explanation: Scurvy, a disease caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C, was a major killer on long voyages due to the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables in the sailors' diets.

Question 5: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD famously buried which two Roman cities?

Rome and Ostia
Pompeii and Herculaneum ✓ correct
Syracuse and Agrigento
Naples and Capua

Explanation: The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash and pumice, preserving them for centuries.

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Question 1: What year did the RMS Titanic famously sink on its maiden voyage?

Question 2: The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, primarily swept through which continent in the 14th century?

Question 3: Which famous explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth, though he died en route?

Question 4: What was the primary cause of death for most sailors during long sea voyages in the Age of Exploration?

Question 5: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD famously buried which two Roman cities?

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