Here are only a few of the many films set, at least in part, on the continent of Africa. How well do you remember them? 
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 12 21
Category:
Common Locations
Here are only a few of the many films set, at least in part, on the continent of Africa. How well do you remember them? 
This quiz about songs with the word "end" in their titles celebrates (albeit with some ambivalence) the end of the third stage of my journey through Adventures in Authoring. Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 22 19
Category:
Songs With Same Word
The pictures of actual animals are, of course, reconstructions, some closer to current scientific opinion than others. Hopefully they will bring these ancient animals to life as you read about them. 
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 30 23
Category:
Dinosaurs
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You might be surprised what you can do in fifteen minutes! The pictures may provide some extra clues. 
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 10 17
Category:
Thematic Time
Australians love to adapt things to our own setting, and Christmas is no exception. These Australian books change the standard tropes (such as winter snow and reindeer) into more locally- appropriate ones (such as the beach in summer and kangaroos). Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 08 25
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category:
Children's Christmas Books
An introduction to systematic nomenclature
Systematic nomenclature? This means using names for chemicals that describe what is in them. Salt is sodium chloride, for example. Match each diagram of a molecule with the name and molecular formula of the chemical it represents. Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 08 25
Category:
Organic Chemistry
How many of these idiomatic expressions related to anger can you recognise? Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 29 22
Category:
Idioms with a Common Word
The national motto of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is in the title of this quiz - admirable goals, indeed. Let's find out more about the country, with maps and pictures. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 18 12
Category:
Equatorial Guinea
This quiz is about Norway, a country known for its fjords, not the classic Monty Python 'Dead Parrot' sketch (which is well worth a look, too). Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 17 19
Category:
Norway
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Advent calendars are a traditional way for liturgical Christians to prepare for Christmas which are also popular with some who approach Christmas from a more secular perspective. Let's explore something of their history and seasonal significance. 
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 07 21
Category:
Christian Holidays and Feasts
A while ago, Kyle announced in the Authors Lounge that there was a fire burning its way through FunTrivia. This quiz chases that fire through the FunTrivia categories. Average, 20 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 04 23
Category:
Thematic Fire
The three words or phrases on the left are linked, either directly or indirectly, by a common word or phrase. Match the links on the right with each triplet. Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 22 22
Category:
Something in Common
The first 'Celebrity Millionaire' ran for five days in May, 2000. It featured ten celebrities - can you answer some of the questions they faced? Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 07 25
Category:
Related to TV
The world's biggest island, or its smallest continent, depending on whom you ask, has a lot to offer the prospective tourist. If you don't already know these sites, you can learn about them and plan to include them in your next visit.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 12 21
Category:
Australia
This island nation in the western Pacific has over 1,000 land animals and birds which are found only in that country (often on only one of the 7640 or so islands), and many of them are endangered due to habitat loss. Here's a sampler. Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 09 22
Category:
Asia
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A myriad of pink-related questions. Not really, only ten. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 18 14
Category:
Colours Photo Quizzes
While the Louvre may be a name which is more familiar as a Paris art museum, if you want to explore (mostly) French painters working in the second half of the 19th century, the Musée d'Orsay, located in a former railway station, is the one to visit. Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 15 18
Category:
Art: By Museum
Come explore al-Mamlaka al-'Arabiyya as-Su'udiyya, a land known to many primarily from such movies as "Lawrence of Arabia". This is the real thing! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 22 11
Category:
Saudi Arabia
Since Jerusalem is a city with high significance for three major religions, there are plenty of sacred sites to visit. Match the names with the images. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 12 23
Category:
Religious Sites
It may only be number eleven in the periodic table, but sodium's versatility deserves a much higher ranking in terms of popularity. Certainly top ten! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Oct 27 16
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Category:
Specific Elements
While you're cruising the Caribbean, you might enjoy a visit to this tiny island nation, home of two Nobel Laureates - Arthur Lewis (Economics, 1979) and Derek Walcott (Literature, 1992).
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 01 23
Category:
St Lucia
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Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Its name means 'land of the people who speak Sesotho', a Bantu language spoken by 90% of the Basotho. Come explore their land.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 31 20
Category:
Lesotho
'Across All Micronesia', also known as 'Patriots of Micronesia', is the national anthem of the Federated States of Micronesia, a small Pacific nation with a big history, at which we will take a look. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 19 18
Category:
Oceania
Ten names, ten questions on a range of topics.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 03 20
Category:
Thematic Names
Sports Rules
Most competitive sports have rules, and people who let you know if you have broken one of them. Here are some examples. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 07 22
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Sports for Kids
Since having a Cairn terrier join our family, I have been unable to watch "The Wizard of Oz" without focusing on the real star. How much do you remember about Toto the canine superstar? All questions refer to the 2005 Australian DVD release.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 10 13
Category:
Wizard of Oz .
You may never be able to visit Crocodile Rock, but there are lots of other fascinating natural rock formations to visit around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 11 24
Category:
Rock Formations
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One of the world's least-explored and most culturally diverse lands offers a variety of fascinating tourist experiences for those who are hardy (and daring) enough for the experience. The rest of you can enjoy exploring them in this quiz. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 08 12
Category:
Mixed Papua New Guinea
Sultan is a title used over many years by rulers in Islamic states, sometimes equated to a caliph, but with claims to political rather than spiritual dominion, and sometimes more effectively governors than kings. Here are some sultans of interest. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 04 15
Category:
Royalty & Monarchs
Let's sing along with a traditional American spiritual often used to teach about some of the major bones that comprise the human skeleton. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 19 24
Category:
Skeletal System
One of my favorite memories of growing up in New England was the fabulous fall foliage. The brilliant colors often associated with trees in autumn are no less beautiful when you know why they appear. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 28 23
Category:
Botany
Last year my favorite Christmas gift was a lovely set of figurines for a Nativity scene, which we set up during Advent this year. The set raised some interesting questions about this tradition. (All quotations are from the KJV.) Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 03 19
Category:
The Christmas Story
Come test how much you remember about this now classic film, and perhaps learn something about how different it would have been if the actors had actually followed the script! Based on the 1999 DVD release and the final shooting script.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 09 21
Category:
Ghostbusters
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Welcome to the smallest nation in the Americas, a place that values Country Above Self, according to their national motto. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Aug 10 24
Category:
St Kitts & Nevis
Or, to be more formal, they're at the post office. If you want to illustrate a quiz on folk and fairy tales, what better source of images than postage stamps! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 09 25
Category:
Fables and Fairy Tales
These ten Nobel Prizes in Physics were awarded for contributions to our understanding of the world around us, from atoms to the cosmos. Can you place them in chronological order, given a brief extract from their award citation?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 20 23
Category:
Physics
All of these wordplay clues have to do with time. The word time or the word for a unit of time will appear in each answer. Images may help, and the type of wordplay will be indicated for each question. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jan 14 23
Category:
Something in Common
1939 was an amazing year for movies - some say the greatest ever. This quiz looks at 15 of the classic movies released in that year and their stars.
Easier, 15 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 19 23
Category:
1930s Movies
Ain't it the life! Here are descriptions of a day in the life of people in some different jobs - how many can you identify?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Sep 10 20
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category:
Occupations for Kids
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These letters and numbers stand for one or more words, as indicated, that are the title of a song. Remember that there is no punctuation of any kind in the answers.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 06 25
Category:
Wordwise
If pretzels make you thirsty, you might like to try some of these less salty snacks from around the world. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Nov 23 14
Category:
Mixed Food and Drink
Sometimes there just isn't enough room on solid land, and you have to improvise. Can you locate each of these regions or structures that was built on borrowed land?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 24 22
Category:
Geography - Miscellany
Match each word starting with the word 'pen' to its definition.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Apr 18 22
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Category:
Starting With ...
When the scientific name for an animal uses the same word for both the genus and the species, it is called a tautonym. This quiz explores some animals with taxonomic names that are tautonyms. Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Feb 13 13
Category:
Taxonomy and Scientific Names
Red lights can be a signal to stop in order to avoid danger, but they can be much more! Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 16 25
Category:
Colours Photo Quizzes
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Name the rock
Can you match each of the pictured rocks with its name? Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
May 31 23
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8,9
Category:
Geology for Kids
The guests at my rock and roll party each brought either a rock or a roll, and shared an interesting fact about it with the group. Come play the game with us. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jul 10 17
Category:
Guess the Object
Among the living, you will find that body parts are organised into systems, groups that work together for some purpose. Match each organ to a human body system of which it is a part.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Mar 11 17
Category:
Mixed Human Body Trivia
Snacks
Next time you're settling in for a night in front of the television, why not consider one of these snacks instead of the traditional popcorn? Match each one to the information provided about it. Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Dec 07 22
Category:
Mixed Food and Drink
Crooked men, along with other crooked items associated with this nursery rhyme, have appeared in many media over the years. Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes,
Jun 29 21
Category:
Entertainment by Themes