About our Quizzes: Notes for Teachers and Parents
In 2002, The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (short form Timor-Leste, sometimes called East Timor) was established as the first new nation of the 21st century. Here's a brief look at some points of interest. 
Remember that time you walked through that store filled with musical instruments and said you could identify each one by name? Well, you've just been hired there. Hope you can remember the items for sale! |
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Nestled at the convergence of three tectonic plates, El Salvador stands out as one of the most seismologically active regions on Earth, earning itself the moniker "The Land of Volcanoes". Eager to learn more about this interesting nation? Let's explore! |
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The social, economic, political and military system known as feudalism dominated Western Europe for a large part of the Middle Ages. This quiz presents a few basic facts about feudalism and the historical period in which it flourished. 
This is a trip around the United States to historical sites and symbols. 
Suriname? Sure I am! What could you find in this South American country? 
Though the original saying paraphrased by the title requires you to close your eyes, you'd better keep your eyes open to play this photo match quiz about various items named after places in England. |
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Rather than looking at the whole animal, your clues will be just the paw, or even the track left by the animal's foot. See how you get on. 
Another quiz for the dog lovers on this site. Here are ten more breeds for you to identify. If you are interested in one of the breeds in this quiz, just look online and you can probably find a rescue group with a wonderful dog looking for a new home. 
This quiz deals with ten famous people who contacted poliomyelitis at some point in their lives. They endured, conquered and succeeded, not because of the polio, but in spite of it. |
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There is much more to Sweden than ABBA, Volvo, and IKEA. This quiz will introduce you to some intriguing details of the Scandinavian country's long and distinguished history.
There are more than 200 countries in the world. Take a tour that visits ten of them... |
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I recently returned to Italy after a four-year absence. This quiz is meant to celebrate my long-awaited reconnection with my home country. 
The unique geography of Japan lends itself to several natural wonders that dot its many islands. Learn about ten of these incredible sites. 
We've stumbled upon another land which is free of many substances, from the typical to the obscure. If I try to explain the substances, could you name them? If you happen to know a few skeletal compounds, you may find this a bit easier! 
Over the years, people around the world have owned some dangerous pets. Sometimes these attachments have led to the death or mutilation of the pet owner. Come learn a little more about these "criminals". The pictures should help! |
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Home to one of the world's last uncontacted tribes, North Sentinel Island is an intriguing land that has garnered international attention due to the numerous successful and failed contact attempts made with the indigenous Sentinelese people. 
My cat Jedda disappeared for ten days in the summer of 2019. Turns out he was taking the FunTrivia Bus Ride! I found his scrapbook. Can you determine which countries he visited from his selfies and their captions? |
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All of these scandalous or disastrous events occurred as a result of neglect, or because someone ignored the warning signs. (Don't worry, you won't find any more Titanic questions here!) 
All the European cities featured in this quiz were once capitals of their country or of another sovereign state. Their loss of status, however, has not affected them too badly, as you will find out by playing this quiz. |
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Some US presidents disappear into the mists of history, and don't stand out like Lincoln, Washington, Kennedy, and other biggies. Presidential trivia experts might recognize them, though. |
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This is the fourteenth quiz in a series of quizzes about mammals. Each quiz focuses on animals starting with the same letter. This time it is the letter "P". Here are ten "P"remier mammals on our planet. 
Many of us are familiar with the names of Middle Eastern foods such as kebab, hummus or baba ghanoush. However, a number of everyday English words for food and drink items also come from Arabic or other languages of the Middle East. 
Deep focus, not out of focus. A stereogram, or "magic eye" image is one in which a 3 dimensional image can be hidden in a 2 dimensional image. Not everyone can see these, but with a little experimentation maybe you can? 
The world is a magical place. Take a trip and make your way from country to country, city to city, and site to site identifying where you are along the way. Good luck! |
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Join me in a pictorial tour of alphabetical countries! This installment covers those starting with A through J. 
Some of them anyhow. We have a lot. Note: This quiz is not designed to scare away tourists, but to warn them. Be afraid, be verrrrry afraid. 
Welcome to part two of the alphabetic picture series! This installment covers K-R countries. 
