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O Holy Night! The Stars Are Brightly Shining
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It's the gospel truth! Isn't it? Our Christmas carols provide us with so many details about the circumstances of Jesus' birth. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how many of these are true to the biblical account?
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The Christmas Story
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 01 09
1932 plays
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A History of Hymnody : Vol. 1
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Hymns have been a significant part of worship since time immemorial. In this quiz, we shall trace the development of hymn-writing through to the mid-seventeenth century.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Tough
10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 07 09
915 plays
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You'll Never Play Trivia in This Town Again!
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aka "I'm Sure I Parked that Town Somewhere Round Here" or "It's not You - It's Me". This quiz is all about places that have been and gone and are no longer. It comes to you courtesy of an Author Challenge by Amanda77586.
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Historical Geography
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 16 09
2526 plays
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Who Loves Tuvalu?
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The South Pacific nation of Tuvalu is one of the world's smallest, both in terms of area and population. It is little-known and little-visited but hopefully not little-loved by FunTrivia's quizzers.
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Tuvalu
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Mar 19 10
2673 plays
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Jack Names the Planets
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For millennia humans have gazed up at the planets. We look to the Romans for many of our present names but other cultures had their alternatives. Here's a quiz about the naming of our planets (+Pluto). With apologies to Ash for stealing their song title.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 28 09
2241 plays
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Go Your Own Way
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For many music fans, the title "Go Your Own Way" is synonymous with Fleetwood Mac. It is an alarmingly apt sobriquet for what has often proved to be a highly dysfunctional band.
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Fleetwood Mac
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Apr 23 10
1707 plays
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Soldiers in Plays Like to Shakespeares
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Modern newspaper editors like short, snappy headlines laced with puns. Just suppose they'd been around during the Tudor period. Here are 'headlines' from ten different decades of the sixteenth century. Which is which?
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UK History
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Tough
10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 29 09
969 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Matthew
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This is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. Matthew's gospel is the book that begins the New Testament. In it, he writes about the life of Jesus. Come and step inside.
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Matthew
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 08 09
2100 plays
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And the Walls Came Tumbling Down!
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For a book that promotes sure foundations, the Bible sure has a lot of tumbled down walls. Here are just a few of them, courtesy of an Author Challenge set by janetgool.
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Something in Common
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Sep 24 09
654 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Romans
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This is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. Romans is Paul's great masterpiece in which he sets down all that he understands by the Christian gospel. Come and step inside.
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Romans
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 07 09
708 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Revelation
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. The book of Revelation has long been a great source of encouragement, confusion and controversy. Its message, though, is at the heart of Christian belief. Come and step inside.
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Revelation
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 18 09
924 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament: John
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. John is the fourth of the gospels and has a completely different flavour to the other three. Come and step inside.
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John
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Average
15 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 21 09
1053 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament: James
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. James asks the question, "What is faith?". His answer is that faith can only be meaningful if it is demonstrated through actions. Come and step inside.
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James
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Jan 30 10
657 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament: 1 Corinthians
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. The Greek city of Corinth was a melting pot of cultures, outlooks and religions. It provided opportunities but also problems, as 1 Corinthians demonstrates. Come and step inside.
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Corinthians (I and II)
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 29 09
465 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Acts
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. The Acts of the Apostles details the expansion of Christianity across the then known world. Come and step inside.
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Acts
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 10 09
1290 plays
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Thank your Lucky Stars for Dean Friedman
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The Music Industry needs more people like Dean Friedman - talented, funny, technologically astute and well .... a god! Step inside and find out more.
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F
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 11 09
114 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Luke
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. Each of the gospels has its own distinctive flavour. Luke is written from the perspective of a non-Jew and portrays a Jesus whose love reaches out to everyone. Come and step inside.
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Luke
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 30 09
1083 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : 2 & 3 John
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. John is writing in the midst of disagreements over doctrine and church leadership. Come and step inside.
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John (I, II and III)
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 12 09
402 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament: 2 Corinthians
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. 2 Corinthians is where the gospel meets WWE. Paul, on the ropes and having to defend against his opponents' dirty tricks, still finds the strength to inspire. Come and step inside.
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Corinthians (I and II)
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Jan 06 10
417 plays
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England at Italia '90
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Next to winning the trophy in 1966, 1990 was one of England's best performances at the FIFA World Cup Finals. How much do you remember about England at this tournament?
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1990 Italy
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 08 09
387 plays
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That's Saul Folks!
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There are two Sauls recorded in the Bible and each has a God-given mission. You have to work out whether the information given relates to King Saul of the Old Testament; the apostle Saul of the New Testament; both or neither. It's Saul up to you.
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Bible People
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Apr 19 12
546 plays
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Let's Go Dutch
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There is more to this fascinating country than Anne Frank, cannabis cafés and a painter that cut off his ear. Let's look at the bigger picture as we explore the Netherlands and its people.
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Netherlands
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 06 10
2229 plays
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Pussies Galore: Cats in the Mewvies
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Cinema-goers love a good sequel so please welcome the return of Kitty Kyle. This time, instead of countries and proverbs, he's roaming through time and movies. He'll find the cats. See if you can name the movies.
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Animals in Movies
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Easy
10 Q
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glendathecat
Oct 20 09
6738 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : 1 John
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. John is writing to a church going through difficult times and sets out his understanding of what it means to stand firm in Christian love. Come and step inside.
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John (I, II and III)
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 13 09
423 plays
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A History of Hymnody: Vol. 4
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In this quiz, we shall look at some of the popular hymns to arise from the second half of the nineteenth century.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Feb 26 10
351 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament: Colossians
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. The church at Colossae is under threat from dodgy theology. Paul didn't found the church but this does not stop him from offering them advice. Come and step inside.
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Colossians
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 28 09
441 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Ephesians
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This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. Paul's letter, to the early church in Ephesus, describes the great love that God has for us and the practical consequences of living as a loving community. Come and step inside.
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Ephesians
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 18 09
558 plays
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A History of Hymnody : Vol. 2
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Hymns have been a significant part of worship since time immemorial. In this quiz, we shall trace the development of hymn-writing through the century from 1650 to 1750.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 12 09
321 plays
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Toupée or Not Toupée, That is the Question
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In response to an Author Challenge by demurechicky, here is a journey into the world of ... male pattern baldness! Join Aaron as he learns ever more about his condition. It promises to be educational, enlightening and everything except hair-raising.
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Diseases of Specific Systems
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Sep 11 09
546 plays
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Quizzing the New Testament : Philemon
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This is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. Philemon is a very personal letter, written by the apostle Paul to an old friend, in which he pleads the case of a runaway slave. Come and step inside.
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Philemon
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10 Q
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glendathecat
Nov 08 09
258 plays
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