Q 01/05

On what date did World of Warcraft launch, the tenth anniversary of the franchise?

A) November 23, 2004

B) January 16, 2005

C) September 13, 2004

D) March 6, 2003

Answer · why

A) November 23, 2004

Blizzard had announced it back in 2001.

Q 02/05

On which fictional planet is the game set?

A) Draenor

B) Azeroth

C) Argus

D) Outland

Answer · why

B) Azeroth

The story picks up roughly four years after Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.

Q 03/05

What are the two opposing factions a player must choose between?

A) Empire and Rebellion

B) Scourge and Legion

C) Alliance and Horde

D) Light and Void

Answer · why

C) Alliance and Horde

Orcs and trolls fight for one, humans and dwarves for the other.

Q 04/05

What were the two continents that made up the game world at launch?

A) Northrend and Pandaria

B) Outland and Draenor

C) Kul Tiras and Zandalar

D) Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms

Answer · why

D) Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms

Later expansions bolted on Outland, Northrend, Pandaria and more.

Q 05/05

In which year was World of Warcraft first announced?

A) 2001

B) 2002

C) 2003

D) 2004

Answer · why

A) 2001

Its 3D graphics grew out of the proprietary engine built for Warcraft III.