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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
291 plays
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Water Water Everywhere!
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The story of Noah's Ark in the Bible shares many similarities with the Mesopotamian story, 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. Could they be different versions of the same story? You decide.
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Religious Literature
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 26 09
210 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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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Sep 26 08
474 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
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Mar 25 09
219 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
498 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
285 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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Ancient History
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Tough
15 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 04 08
1269 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
873 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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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Aug 23 09
342 plays
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Napoleon's Symbols of Power
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This exhibition has been seen at the St. Louis Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and Musee 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
390 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
1395 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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Ancient History
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 29 09
402 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
615 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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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 01 08
693 plays
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An Exorcism in St. Louis
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This information is from Troy Taylor's book, "The Devil Came to St. Louis", published in 2006.
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Missouri
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 10 08
333 plays
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Those Awesome Phoenicians!
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The Phoenicians made one of the most important contributions to civilization today. What do you know about the Phoenicians and their alphabet?
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Ancient History
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Nov 17 08
618 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
513 plays
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Raphael's School of Athens
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See if you can identify the people depicted in Raphael's famous picture by the clues given.
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 15 08
183 plays
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The 1965 Mustang
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How much do you know about the 1965 Mustang?
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Ford
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Difficult
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 12 08
279 plays
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Part 1
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A few questions about my all-time favorite band! All information is taken from "The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Revival" program.
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Difficult
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Nov 16 07
126 plays
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Layla and Majnun
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This true story of unrequited love (along with Patti) provided the inspiration for Eric Clapton's "Layla".
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World Myth
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Aug 07 08
198 plays
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Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 1
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Descendants of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. What do you know about the Hittites?
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Ancient History
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 03 08
393 plays
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Treasures of Tuntankhamun
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When Lord Carnarvon asked Howard Carter if he could see anything, he said, "Yes, wonderful things."
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Ancient Egypt
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Difficult
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Jun 06 08
540 plays
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