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1 trivia quiz  The Armenian Holocaust coolicon
Using the screen provided by the First World War, the government of the Ottoman Empire embarked on genocide against its Armenian population in 1915. About 1.5 million Armenians were murdered.
 Tough 10Q
441 plays
 Jul 01 04
bloomsby editor
2 trivia quiz  History of Shoes coolicon
Footwear ranges from practical to fashionable to a fetish. How much do you know about the history of shoes?
 Difficult 10Q
522 plays
 Sep 04 07
pusdoc
3 trivia quiz  Christian History to 1054 coolicon
The story of Christianity is a fascinating subject. Special thanks to "The Story of Christianity" by Justo L. Gonzalez.
 Average 10Q
702 plays
 Sep 04 07
the_villain
4 trivia quiz  Flower Power coolicon
Think flowers are passive? This quiz might change your mind. Here are ten different flowers that influenced world history.
 Average 10Q
675 plays
 Dec 29 07
comitis gold
5 trivia quiz  Bodyguards coolicon
Throughout history political leaders and the office they hold have been protected by bodyguards and special protection organisations. How much do you know about these units?
Tough 10Q
429 plays
 Dec 18 06
mstanaway
6 trivia quiz  International Black History, 20th Century coolicon
To fill the sad void that is this category on a very important subject that has influenced so many other movements and events that have several quizzes.
 Average 10Q
717 plays
 Aug 14 06
socratessoul
7 trivia quiz  The Problem of the Plague coolicon
In 1348-9, the Black Death killed twenty million people, a third of the population of Europe. The effort to explain exactly what caused this pestilence has gone on for hundreds of years - here we sample theories from medieval and modern times.
 Difficult 10Q
1890 plays
 Jun 16 01
CellarDoor editor
8 trivia quiz  History of Dining Utensils coolicon
Have you ever noticed the dining utensils you use everyday? See how much you know about how some of these items evolved.
 Very Difficult 10Q
366 plays
 May 01 08
pshelton gold
9 trivia quiz  Battles over The Bible (in English) coolicon
You don't have to be either a Christian or a theologian to do this quiz, because it's about translators and their work, not about the Bible itself. Have fun.
 Difficult 10Q
741 plays
 Jan 27 06
Cymruambyth gold
10 trivia quiz  Carrots: Historical Roots coolicon
Have you ever wished you could take a wide-ranging historical and "carrot-ographical" quiz written by a man who talks to carrots? Er? well? couldn't you just click on play anyway!
 Tough 10Q
498 plays
 Jun 07 05
uglybird editor
11 trivia quiz  The Zamboni coolicon
The siren sounds and the teams head for the locker rooms. It's time for you to clear the ice. Many fans head for the vending area, but many stay to watch you. How much do you know about the origin and operation of the ice resurfacer?
 Difficult 10Q
282 plays
 Mar 01 08
sidnobls gold
12 trivia quiz  The Plague, Bawth, the Plague ... Achoo! coolicon
My third quiz! It's 1347. Europe.Your job's good, the family's healthy, and taxes okay. A deadly menace approaches. You itch and scratch. What do you shout to Mr. Rourke (who pitches fine Corinthian leather)? Exactly! A quiz about the Black Death.
 Very Difficult 10Q
798 plays
 Mar 12 06
benniebenbenny
13 trivia quiz  Lots of Dots and More coolicon
It may not be commonly known that Braille was not the only system used by the blind. In the 19th century, one had to know several systems in order to read much less write anything down! Come with me as we take a journey back through time to study dots.
 Difficult 10Q
159 plays
 Mar 23 07
biblioholik
14 trivia quiz  Weather or Not coolicon
How the Weather has Rained on History's Parade, with a grateful nod to Laura Lee's book "Blame It on the Rain", and to the Weather Channel for inspiration.
 Difficult 10Q
336 plays
 Jan 21 08
sidnobls gold
15 trivia quiz  The Julian Period icon
The second Julian Period will commence January 23 in the year 3268AD. What do you know about it and your calendars?
 Difficult 10Q
177 plays
 Feb 09 08
pollucci19 gold
16 trivia quiz  Jousting - Medieval and Modern icon
Jousting, the sport of medieval knights.
 Tough 10Q
267 plays
 Jul 05 07
ardhoniel
17 trivia quiz  The Bowels of History icon
Here is a quiz on some notably gruesome and often scatalogical Historical facts. Test your knowledge on a few items not often mentioned in History class.
 Difficult 20Q
4488 plays
 Mar 12 01
jane6677
18 trivia quiz  The Black Death icon
This is my first quiz and it's on the deadly Black Death in Europe. I hope you like it and have fun. :)
 Average 10Q
669 plays
 Mar 13 08
King_Thingol
19 trivia quiz  Visions of the Future, From the Past icon
As history has unfolded, some of these flights of fancy have become fact, others seem a long way off. As science and technology have advanced, human nature has remained unchanged, and as humans we are fascinated by the shape of things to come.
 Average 15Q
6936 plays
 Feb 28 00
tim10001
20 trivia quiz  "Gold'en Transition" : II icon
The curse of gold wasn't limited to the ancient times. This quiz recounts the Golden Journey till the Gold Standard (Sequel to 'Gold - How is Thy Shine? - Part I')
 Difficult 10Q
210 plays
 Mar 18 04
ace_sodium
21 trivia quiz  History: Tackling Research Problems icon
There's no simple recipe for tackling research problems. However, this quiz tries to give a few pointers.
 Average 10Q
978 plays
 Dec 04 03
bloomsby editor
22 trivia quiz  The Things They Did for Love icon
Famous love stories have captured the romantic imagination for centuries. How many of these lovers can you identify from the descriptions given?
 Very Difficult 10Q
633 plays
 Jul 06 06
Cymruambyth gold
23 trivia quiz  Famous 'Footnotes' icon
Some people are remembered in connection with specific incidents. Other people who were also involved are somewhat less famous.
 Average 10Q
1440 plays
 Apr 20 01
robert362
24 trivia quiz  History of Greek Philosophy and Math
It is probable to be fun.
 Impossible 10Q
555 plays
 Jul 24 02
thejazzkickazz gold
25 trivia quiz  Famous Miscalculations icon
History is filled with incidents of incredibly poor judgment.
 Average 10Q
2997 plays
 Oct 26 01
robert362
26 trivia quiz  Novelties From The Past
Innovations keep popping up. In cookery, industry, social behaviour , scientific methods, etc. The questions in this quiz are all related to such 'novelties from the past'.
 Difficult 10Q
1362 plays
 May 16 01
flem-ish
27 trivia quiz  Famous Photos icon
Some of the most famous photos (and moving pictures) capture key moments in history.
 Average 10Q
3147 plays
 Sep 17 02
robert362
28 trivia quiz  Terrorist Incidents icon
Throughout history, some people have used violence to try to achieve their goals. You will be asked about some major terrorist incidents of the twentieth century.
 Difficult 15Q
417 plays
 Mar 15 08
juanchianglo
29 trivia quiz  Gold - How is thy Shine? - I icon
Gold always had the power to excite and corrupt. The fall of many a mighty came due to this lustrous metal. Testing your knowledge about some of these men and a few 'golden' questions ...
 Tough 10Q
330 plays
 Dec 10 03
ace_sodium
30 trivia quiz  Fun History VI: History of Writing icon
This is a short quiz on the history of writing. It should be easy if you know the subject; a little bit of knowledge gained if you don't. Please have fun and enjoy.
 Very Difficult 10Q
369 plays
 Nov 04 06
trojan11 gold
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Orson Welles caused a panic when he presented a radio play based on H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds'. In the book,(and the radio play and later motion picture, for that matter) what is it that finally defeats the alien invaders?
* This social philosopher envisioned a world in which the working class would control the means of production and governments would eventually become unnecessary.
* This architect proposed building a mile high skyscraper in Chicago.
* This self taught architect and engineer designed a house made of lightweight materials that was supposed to be delivered to the home site by dirigible. Hint: It was called the 4D Dymaxion House.
* In 'Planet of the Apes' what landmark does Taylor discover in the final scene?
* In the movie 'Blade Runner', Harrison Ford's character, Deckard, is a bounty hunter for the police. He specializes in going after androids who have gotten out of control. What are these very human robots called?
* What is the name of the all-powerful computer network of the future in the 'Terminator' movies?
* How many years did Adolf Hitler say his Reich would last?
* This movie tells the tale of a neurotic New Yorker who is frozen and then thawed out in the future.
* On the original 'Star Trek' television series, what material is the source of a starship's power?
* This author penned '1984', a story of the future in which all personal liberties have been extinguished and the all-seeing 'Big Brother' controls all aspects of life.
* This author wrote the hauntingly fascinating 'Martian Chronicles'.
* In '2001, A Space Odyssey', what object do they find that finally provides proof that man is not alone in the universe?
* Who invented the flush toilet?
* Who won the 1949 Nobel Prize for his 'apple corer' technique for prefrontal lobotomies?
* In 1364, a man named Thomas du Buisson was hired to paint red crosses in the Louvre and its surrounding gardens to prevent what?
* What was so unusual about Pope Stephen VII's interrogation of Pope Formosus in 897 A.D.?
* What was the most common medical cure-all used in Renaissance France?
* The word 'narcotics' comes from the Greek word for what?
* In ancient India, it was common practice for adulterers to have their ____________ cut off.

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