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Catholic Stations of the Cross
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Most information below can be located in the Bible. The New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the primary reference material. Some references are given below to assist.
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Roman Catholicism
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Average
20 Q
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rialto88
Apr 14 03
7311 plays
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Mother Teresa
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How much do you know about someone who achieved greatness by a life of poverty and dedication to the needs of the poor?
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Christian People / Saints
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Average
15 Q
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rialto88
Jul 13 03
1263 plays
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The Temptations of Jesus Christ
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The Bible shows that Jesus Christ was tempted and specifically mentions three events called temptations. This quiz looks closer at these events and ponders on their meaning for us.
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Gospel Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 13 03
4023 plays
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The Parables of Jesus
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Jesus often used parables to explain what He wished to say. This quiz centres on those parables that He related. All references come from the Catholic Bible.
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Gospel Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Aug 12 03
5271 plays
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George Orwell
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George Orwell was born on the June 25, 1903, and the centenary of his birth is/was 2003. A great literary writer and influence on public opinion. A short quiz is attached to celebrate the great man.
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Individual Authors
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 24 03
519 plays
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Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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The Rosary is a much loved prayer in the Catholic Church. How much do you know about the sorrowful mysteries? (All references are from the Catholic Bible and usually only one reference is given even if more exist).
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Prayers
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Average
20 Q
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rialto88
Apr 07 04
1443 plays
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Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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A quiz on the above subject is not only appropriate at Christmas time, but at any time of the year. All references were taken from the Catholic Bible.
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Prayers
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Average
15 Q
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rialto88
Dec 03 03
1980 plays
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U.S. Politics Viewed from Britain
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This is a quiz on United States politics compiled from Britain. Sorry to our friends across the pond who may find this all too easy, but this quiz is for the non-U.S. student.
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U.S. Government
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Average
15 Q
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rialto88
Aug 11 04
1644 plays
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Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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The rosary is a vital part of the spiritual life of Catholics. Here are some questions that touch on the fringes of the great mysteries that the rosary holds for us. "The Acts of the Apostles" provides some of the material used below.
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Prayers
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
May 11 03
2256 plays
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Saint Thomas More
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A Catholic saint who has, since his death, drawn the attention and admiration of many people across a wide section of society.
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Christian People / Saints
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 05 03
822 plays
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London for Beginners
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This is a stroll around London to investigate some of its well known and lesser known attractions.
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London
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 09 03
2124 plays
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The Catholic Church and Ecology
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On 1st January 1990 Pope John Paul II issued a message to the world about ecology. This is a short quiz about how the Catholic Church views ecological issues.
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Roman Catholicism
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 08 03
2343 plays
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That's News To Me (9)
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Another quiz on current events seen through the British media. A quiz with an international flavour and made in the beginning of September 2004.
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Sep 08 04
1293 plays
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That's News to Me (5)
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World events from November 2003 as viewed from Britain. A quiz that is not just for those who live in Britain.
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Dec 02 03
720 plays
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"Would you like a Hole in the Head?"
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In England we do say some strange things don't we? Here are a few examples of this for you to ponder on in a short quiz. Much of this quiz will be recognized and answerable at a global level.
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Idioms and Proverbs
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Easy
10 Q
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rialto88
Apr 09 04
3126 plays
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Catholic Prayers and Hymns
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How well do you know the prayers and hymns used within the Catholic Church?
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Prayers
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 04 03
3558 plays
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U.S. History Viewed from Britain
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This quiz is for those players living outside the U.S.A., who have never studied the history of the U.S. Apologies, but this quiz will be too easy for you guys across the pond from Britain.
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U.S. History
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Average
15 Q
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rialto88
Feb 08 06
1359 plays
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That's News to Me (10)
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Another quiz on the news as compiled in Britain. Made in October 2004 this quiz is hopefully of interest to everyone and not too difficult.
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Oct 20 04
1434 plays
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The Comedy of Tony Hancock
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In October, 1961 the great comedian Tony Hancock recorded for record what is probably his most famous programme "The Blood Donor". The record was sold under the Pye label. This quiz is a re-visit to some of the humour in that recording.
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Hancock, Tony
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
May 23 03
387 plays
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Songs That You Never Forget
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Another quiz to take you back twenty or thirty years or more and restore your faith in music. Back with a mind blowing vengeance come the songs from the past.
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Pre - Rock 1920s - 1960s
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 17 04
2715 plays
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In an English Country Garden
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Take an easy stroll around a typical English country garden. Great quiz for those living abroad, 100 points for desperate point chasers in England!
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Mixed England
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Very Easy
10 Q
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rialto88
Aug 07 03
5364 plays
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That's News to Me (August 2005)
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Back again for another close encounter with recent events viewed via the British media in August 2005. An international and sporting content is included in the questions.
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2000s History
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Difficult
10 Q
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rialto88
Aug 09 05
657 plays
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That's News to Me (6)
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A look at current affairs as seen through the British media in the opening months of 2004. This will include a fairly light hearted look at life and is a quiz for everyone globally, not just the British.
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2000s History
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Tough
25 Q
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rialto88
Apr 12 04
744 plays
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That's News to Me (7)
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Another quiz on current affairs as viewed from the English media and a quiz written in June 2004. Hopefully not too difficult to answer wherever you live in the world.
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Jun 16 04
936 plays
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The English Legal System
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This is a quiz on the "English Legal System" compiled in 2003. A mixture of questions on a range of subjects.
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U.K. Law
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 26 03
1005 plays
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That's News to Me (1)
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This is a quiz on the news in the British media in July 2003. How well do you remember the main news stories?
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Jul 26 03
750 plays
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Human Rights and English Law
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How far does English Law embody the concept of human rights? The law constantly changes so please be aware that this quiz was written in 2003.
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U.K. Law
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Dec 09 03
546 plays
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That's News to Me (4)
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How well do you remember some of the leading news of October 2003? Compiled from Britain, but not too difficult a quiz wherever you live.
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Nov 03 03
690 plays
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That's News to Me (8)
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Another quiz about current affairs as seen through the British media. Compiled in July 2004. Please have a go at it wherever you live on the planet, or beyond - if you happen to be a politician!
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2000s History
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Tough
20 Q
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rialto88
Jul 19 04
840 plays
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The Belfast Marathon
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I recently discovered that very few Americans run in the Belfast marathon, although they participate in other marathons in this part of the world. Belfast has culture, history and charm amid a very friendly people. Here is a quiz to set you thinking.
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Marathons
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
May 07 03
153 plays
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That's News to Me (2)
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This is a quiz on the news in the British media during August 2003. How well do you remember the news?
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2000s History
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Tough
20 Q
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rialto88
Aug 31 03
900 plays
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Songs you can never forget
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Here it comes people! Over the years you hear popular songs that you never forget! These records were bought in England,but other countries may even know them better than the English? They are the songs that never die.
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Mixed Lyrics
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Apr 10 03
3693 plays
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The English Law of Tort
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The word "tort" means a "wrong" that is done to another. The English Civil Law is highly influential in many countries where it is not itself the law. This quiz is the law as at 2002, but the law does constantly change, so please beware.
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U.K. Law
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
May 23 03
696 plays
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The English Law of Contract
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This quiz is part of a series in the "World-Law" section of "Funtrivia". Defamation, criminal law, and tort are subjects that have already been covered. Again, beware as this is the law at the beginning of 2003 and the law is constantly changing.
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U.K. Law
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
May 25 03
612 plays
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That's News to Me (3)
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A look at the news in September 2003 from the viewpoint of the British media.
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2000s History
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Tough
20 Q
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rialto88
Oct 08 03
744 plays
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That's News To Me (11)
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Another chance to test your knowledge of current affairs. A quiz made in Britain at the end of December 2004.
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2000s History
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Tough
15 Q
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rialto88
Jan 12 05
594 plays
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European Union Law
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This quiz was written in England about a very important and growing feature of the laws that we are governed by in this country. Written in June 2003, beware please that the law is constantly changing over time.
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The Law
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 05 03
420 plays
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The English Law of Defamation
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This quiz includes a number of fairly basic questions about a law that is often talked about by the media. In England we are said to have freedom of speech, but how careful are we sometimes in what we say?
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U.K. Law
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Apr 17 03
414 plays
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It isn't true, is it?
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A variety of facts are presented here, but which ones are true and which are false? To the statement made in each question you just need to answer whether it is true or false. This quiz was made in England.
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True or False
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Apr 22 03
2463 plays
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The English Laws of Evidence
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English law has been very influential in many parts of the world. The laws of evidence are no exception to this.
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U.K. Law
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 02 03
471 plays
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Never Forgotten Songs (2)
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Mind your heads please folks; I am back again to try and do justice to some older recordings. Some really old favourites for you to identify and complete the lyrics. Records bought in England, but music that may often be even better known abroad.
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Mixed Lyrics
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Average
15 Q
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rialto88
Apr 30 03
1323 plays
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Never Saying What We Mean
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So many times we say one thing to mean something else. Let's test your skill and knowledge in this area of English language. A quiz written in England, but which will probably be just as relevant to all English speaking nations.
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Idioms and Proverbs
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 28 03
2523 plays
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Amateur Distance Running
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Are you one of the ever increasing number of people who keep fit and gain many health benefits from jogging? Here is a quiz to set you thinking. Written in Britain, but other countries will be very much the same in this area of sport.
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Track & Field
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Apr 04 03
552 plays
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It isn't true, is it? (2)
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This is the quiz where you have a 50:50 chance of having the right answer. All you have to do is to answer "true" or "false" to each question taken from a mixture of subjects. The quiz originated in England, but everyone is welcome to have a go at it.
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True or False
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 15 03
2469 plays
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That's News to Me (Special)
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After an incredible few days in the life of Britain this quiz is back. The author has returned from a short winter holiday to check your awareness of world affairs in January 2004.
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2000s History
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Feb 01 04
534 plays
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Britain and the European Union
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The European Union is heavily, indeed obsessively, reported and misreported in the UK media. The impact of the EU on the United Kingdom is a great matter of debate. A short quiz to see what you really know about this subject.
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U.K. Government
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 06 03
522 plays
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Laws of Association Football
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Do you ever argue with the referee? Have you ever read the Laws, or applied them in a game yourself?
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Laws of the Game
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Apr 01 03
2733 plays
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All Kinds of Everything
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Try your hand at a little bit of everything. Written in England, but all are welcome to give this quiz a try.
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Mixed 10 Q. Difficult [C]
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Difficult
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 16 03
675 plays
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Local Newspaper Deliveries
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Living in London I have discovered a new profession of delivering local newspapers and this is done by all age groups. I have set out a quiz based on my research into this growing activity.
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Newspapers & Magazines
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
May 21 03
651 plays
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English Criminal Law
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It is a principle of English law that "Ignorance of the law is no defence". How well do you know the laws by which you are governed? This quiz is the law as at the year 2002, but beware, because the law is constantly changing.
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U.K. Law
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Difficult
10 Q
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rialto88
May 09 03
894 plays
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Laws of Football 2003
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On 1st July 2003 the International Football Association Board made changes to the Laws of Association Football. Do you know what amendments, information, instructions and directives were sent out to the football authorities? A short quiz follows.
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Laws of the Game
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Aug 05 03
1557 plays
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Refereeing For Beginners
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Have you ever thought of refereeing a game of Association Football? As a spectator or player, do you make your views heard on refereeing? Here is a quiz to set you thinking. Written in London, but much is the same wherever you go in football.
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Laws of the Game
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
May 13 03
2085 plays
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Never Forgotten Songs (3)
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I'm heading back again people with another collection of old favourites for you to try and get your heads around. Sometimes you just can't forget what you hear, can you? Recordings bought in England, but they should be smash hits everywhere.
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Mixed Lyrics
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Difficult
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 24 03
480 plays
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Is My Property Correctly Taxed?
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A straightforward and hopefully easy quiz for those in England appealing against their Council tax banding, or business rate assessment and who visit that great democratic institution, the Valuation Tribunal. The law stated is at July 2003.
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U.K. Law
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Tough
10 Q
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rialto88
Jul 19 03
192 plays
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