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Don't Fence Me In!
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Identify the great empires from the clues given.
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World History
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10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 30 13
489 plays
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Pony's Drop A Letter
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Following the directions given, drop or add a letter, and anagram the letters that remain to form a new word. If you have problems with one of the clues, skip it and see if solving the next word will help you!
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Drop a Letter
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Easy
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 06 13
573 plays
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Eureka!
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Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. What do you know about him?
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Scientists & Inventors
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 30 13
225 plays
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Naturally Wonderful
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See if you can identify these naturally wonderful places from the clues given!
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Physical Geography
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 10 13
759 plays
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Hammurabi and His Code
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Most school children at one time or another hear about the Hammurabi Code of Laws. However, the phrase they learn, "eye for an eye", really oversimplifies this historic document. What do you know about Hammurabi and his Code?
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Mesopotamia
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 13 13
240 plays
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Who's Who in Ancient Egypt
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The word pharaoh means "great house". The pharaoh was the political and religious leader of ancient Egypt, and was considered to be a living god. What do you know about the accomplishments of these leaders?
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Egyptian Pharaohs
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 14 13
216 plays
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One Sweet Deal
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There have been many land deals in American history, but the purchase of Alaska stands out as one of the sweetest. What do you know about this event?
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USA in the 19th.Century
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Easy
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 16 13
396 plays
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It's A Date!
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Throughout history, there have been many famous love stories. Do you know when these couples may have had their first date? Good luck! General knowledge of major events in history may help.
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Famous Dates
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 20 13
384 plays
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The Whole Truth
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Unfortunately, very little has been historically documented regarding George Washington's youth, except for an incident that illustrates his honesty. Let's see if we can find "The Whole Truth"!
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Washington, George
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Today!
123 plays
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Henry's Medieval Pilgrimage
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Henry (of Henry's Castle Tour fame) here! I have been asked to accompany the Earl of Warwick on a holy quest throughout England. See if you can identify information about the sites we visit.
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Religious Buildings
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Jul 11 10
231 plays
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Alexander's Journey
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Travel on this journey with Alexander the Great, to visit the many places he saw during his incredible life.
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Alexander The Great
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Tough
15 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 04 08
3369 plays
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The Lobotomist
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What do you know about Dr. Walter Freeman, "The Henry Ford of Lobotomy?" The information is taken from the PBS program "The Lobotomist."
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Scientists & Inventors A-Z
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Mar 25 09
324 plays
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Who Should I Call?
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I need help! My life is going haywire and I need some expert advice. Who should I call?
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Philosophers & Psychologists
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Aug 23 09
1185 plays
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The First European Civilization
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Fifteen hundred years before the Classical Age in Greece, the Minoans built fine palaces, developed writing, and created an intricate plumbing system. Test your knowledge regarding the first European civilization.
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Ancient History
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Jul 02 08
2088 plays
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Justinian and Theodora
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Justianian and Theodora were undoubtedly the most influential couple of their time. How much do you know about them?
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Byzantium
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Sep 26 08
900 plays
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The Jewish Quarter of Warsaw
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Several eyewitness accounts exist that testify to life in Warsaw prior to and during WWII. The journal of Emmanuel Ringelblum is recommended reading to all who are interested.
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Holocaust
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Difficult
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 08 08
720 plays
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Socrates: An Examined Life
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Socrates once said, "An unexamined life is not worth living". What do you know about the life of one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known?
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Philosophers
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 12 13
213 plays
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Masada
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Today Masada is one of the most popular destinations of tourists visiting Israel. What happened there in the first century that has made it a modern symbol of Jewish survival?
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Israel
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 29 09
870 plays
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Those Bickering Plantagenets
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The Plantagenet Dynasty in England began in 1154 with Henry II and ended in 1399 with Richard II. This quiz focuses on the lives of Henry II and his immediate family.
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House of Plantagenet
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 20 09
609 plays
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Henry's Roman Holiday
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Henry's back! My master, the Earl of Warwick, has business in Rome with the pope. Fantastic! I will be able to see first hand all of the sites I have learned about in Latin class. Join us on our trip!
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Roman History
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Mar 25 13
228 plays
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Napoleon's Symbols of Power
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This quiz is inspired by an exhibition has been seen at the St. Louis Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.
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French
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 14 08
678 plays
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They Came From New York
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Can you identify these famous people who were born in the state of New York?
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Who Am I?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Mar 21 13
585 plays
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Mummy's the Word!
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How much do you know about the ancient Egyptian art of mummification?
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Ancient Egypt
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Sep 16 08
2811 plays
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The Origins of Man
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The evolution of man is a controversial topic to this very day. Even the experts do not always agree, but they study the evidence and try to form educated assumptions.
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Pre-History
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 28 09
1989 plays
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"American Pickers": Pick This!
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Boasting 3.8 million viewers per episode in its first season, "American Pickers" Mike and Frank travel in search of long forgotten treasures.
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A
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Jun 30 10
231 plays
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The Golden Age of Athens
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The Golden Age of Athens, also called the Classical Age, is one of the most brilliant times in history.
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Ancient Greece
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Mar 25 09
1554 plays
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Alexander's Dysfunctional Family
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Since there are no contemporary accounts of Alexander still in existence, we must believe Plutarch, Arrian, and The History Channel!
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Ancient Greece
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 01 08
1149 plays
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Gee, I Like Those Hot Wheels!
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The primary source of information for this quiz was "The Ultimate Redline Guide," by Jack Clark and Robert P. Wicker.
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Toys by Decade
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Jan 15 10
384 plays
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The Better-Than-Fair Science Fair Project
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Time for the annual science fair? In order to avoid disappointment, read these tips to make sure your project is "better-than-fair"!
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Miscellaneous Science
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 28 13
267 plays
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Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 2
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Descendents of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. How much do you know about the Persians?
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Ancient History
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 10 08
816 plays
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