For over fifty years, the cast members of "Saturday Night Live" have produced some very memorable characters.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 20 25
Category:
'Saturday Night Live' - Actors
The Civil War in the United States was a conflict which was fought in some way in nearly every state in the country at the time. Follow the numbers around the map and match the Civil War battle with the state in which it was fought.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 04 24
Category:
Civil War Battles
It would be correct to say that when it came to battles, Napoleon had a winning record. Many sources say he fought at least eighty battles; let's have a look at his win-loss record by reviewing his losses.
Average, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 29 23
Category:
Napoleonic Wars
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The Queen's family was a great source of pride and joy for her. Just check out the look on her face in family pictures; she adored all of them! At the time of her death on September 8, 2022, she had eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Average, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 11 23
Category:
Elizabeth II
This quiz will continue where the first quiz left off; the words in Luke 2:5-7 will be examined and explained. The King James Version of the Bible has been used as the source for the quiz.
Very Easy, 19 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 07 23
Category:
The Christmas Story
My sons were little boys when the first NES came out, and Santa was always quite generous at Christmas with games. Have a look at the games listed and see if you can find ONLY the ones that were made to use with the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Tough, 15 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 04 23
Category:
NES Mixture
Do you keep promises? Are you able to keep all of them? Elizabeth II made quite an ambitious promise before she became Queen. Let's sort out what she did to keep her promise by decade.
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 25 23
Category:
Elizabeth II
Okay! So your Lit class has just finished a study of the "Oresteia", but you still have to take the exam! This quiz should help you review some of the major facts found in each play of the trilogy!
Average, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 21 23
Category:
Aeschylus
No - not Euclid's "Elements", Dmitri Mendeleev's! In 1869 he proposed a way of organizing the pure substances that are found on earth. The periodic table was born!
Easier, 16 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 28 23
Category:
Periodic Table
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"Go Tell It on the Mountain" is a Christmas song that was published by John Wesley Work, Jr. in 1909. Let's have a look at some of the song's lyrics that reference events that occurred during the first Christmas.
Very Easy, 16 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 14 23
Category:
Christmas Songs for Kids
The information for this quiz was mostly taken from "The Elite Redline Guide", 2nd Edition, by Jack Clark and Sid Belzberg.
Average, 16 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 30 23
Category:
Toys by Decade
Do you enjoy snow? Or sun? Laid back vacations or busy ones? Whatever the case, I have some suggestions for you! Let's travel around the world to see if we can find some of the most popular holiday destinations.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 16 23
Category:
Mixed Sites by Theme
Let's Brooch the Subject!
..a brooch! Experts agree that styles in brooches are chronological indicators as they changed with different historical periods, so if you're up to stuff with your history, sorting the brooches by era should be a breeze! Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 14 23
Category:
Jewelry
Sometimes after listening to the morning news reports I like to switch the channel and watch reruns of "The Andy Griffith Show". It takes me back to another time, and helps me forget some of the problems we all face for a while.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 30 23
Category:
Andy Griffith Show: Characters
Ringo Starr's Beatles Songs
Ringo Starr was an innovative drummer, who was singing in a band before he met the Beatles. Both John and Paul said that he was a big star in Liverpool and they were huge fans. Why, then, didn't he have a chance to do more singing with the Beatles? Average, 11 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 17 23
Category:
Beatles Something in Common
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Ten years after its release, the film "Frozen" (2013) continues to be a perennial favorite. Its story has a lot of appeal to both young and old - my young granddaughter can watch it every day and not grow tired of it!
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 30 23
Category:
Frozen
Animals come in all different colors, which typically helps them to survive in their habitat by making them blend in with their surroundings, warning predators to stay away, or attracting mates. These, as the title indicates, share a color.
Easier, 16 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 02 23
Category:
Animal Colors
They Will Stay - Those Stormin' Normans!
The king couldn't defeat the Normans, so he allowed them to stay in exchange for their allegiance, protection, conversion, and overall good behavior. Let's see what you know about the House of Normandy! Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 20 23
Category:
House of Normandy
Call Josey Wales!
Josey Wales was a simple western Missouri farmer and family man before political circumstances, beyond his control, changed his life forever. He became someone who knew just what to do when times got rough. Difficult, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 26 23
Category:
O
The Sumerians were the first ziggurat builders in ancient Mesopotamia, but many people who ruled the land after their demise continued the tradition. Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jan 24 24
Category:
Mesopotamia
I learned a lot of interesting facts while on my trip of a lifetime to Italy. Come along on a tour of the country with me, and let's see what you know! Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jan 30 24
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category:
Mixed Italy
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On July 1, 2020, "Rolling Stone" published a list of "The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time". The list was not published based on the artists' skill or genre, but on their overall impact and contribution to the creation of music.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Feb 10 24
Category:
Bass Guitarists
The Eternal Treaty
In the ancient world, fighting over the right to land, power, or resources was a way of life to many. Come along with me and to learn about what was transpiring between two warring nations in the 13th-century BC Middle East. Very Easy, 15 Qns, ponycargirl,
Feb 29 24
Category:
Treaties
Because in the past Native American tribes governed themselves, they are normally called Nations. These people were nomadic and did not recognize state boundaries once they were established, but it is still possible to locate them on a modern map. Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Mar 11 24
Category:
Native Americans
Which Sea Is It?
There are four seas in the world that are named after colors. This quiz will focus on the Red, White, and Yellow Seas. See if you can place the information given under its correct sea. Average, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Mar 04 24
Category:
Our World for Kids
The basic colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet - are commonly known as hues in color theory. Hues are the pure colors on the color wheel that have not had any other color added. Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Mar 15 24
Category:
Colors
Much has been written about Crazy Horse since his death in 1877. He was described by the people who knew him as a brave warrior and generous leader, who desperately wanted to preserve his way of life. Easier, 16 Qns, ponycargirl,
Mar 27 24
Category:
Native Americans
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Aptly nicknamed, many of the events of the 1940s were either directly or indirectly related to World War II.
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Apr 03 24
Category:
1940s History
The Long, Legendary Line of Pope Leos
The selection of the name Pope Leo XIV by Robert Prevost in May 2025 raises a certain question. Why did he choose that name? Let's have a look at some of the Pope Leos who came before him and see what they achieved. Easier, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jun 10 25
Category:
Popes
In 1301 the English King Edward I became the first to use the title "Prince of Wales" to designate his heir apparent. He was close to the completion of his conquest of Wales, and thought it might help to maintain control of the area.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
May 05 24
Category:
U.K. Royals
Only nine miles apart as the crow flies, and similar in form, substance, and intent, there are some differences between the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials. Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Aug 19 24
Category:
Monuments & Memorials
Back in the day, European and American women tended to grow their hair as long as they could, styling it in the preferred fashion. The length of one's hair was a symbol of status and wealth, and few women cut their hair. Easier, 17 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jun 03 24
Category:
Hairstyles
Hey Diddle Diddle!
Many children learn this simple nursery rhyme, but what does it mean? Let's have a line-by-line look and see what we can deduce! Very Easy, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jun 03 24
Category:
Nursery Rhymes
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Insects are animals that have a hard exoskeleton made of chitin and a body made of three parts - a head, thorax, and abdomen. Some have two pairs of wings and others have none! All have joined legs - three pairs of them - and two antennae! Very Easy, 11 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jun 09 24
Category:
Invertebrates for Kids
Many animals are said to act in strange ways before natural disasters. Is the oarfish one of them? While much information about this odd fellow remains to be discovered, there are still some facts to uncover. Let's see! Very Easy, 15 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jul 04 24
Category:
Fish
A Brief History of the Western Roman Empire
Empires come and go, with some lasting a lot longer than others. This quiz will examine ten major events that took place in the history of the Western Roman Empire. Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jul 08 24
Category:
Roman History
Raptors are predatory birds with sharp talons, hooked beaks, and keen eyesight. Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 05 24
Category:
Raptors
The Osirian Myth
The origins of what is known as the Osiris Myth go back to the very beginning of time in ancient Egypt. Its story shaped the lives of the people for centuries after, and is still being studied today. Average, 12 Qns, ponycargirl,
Aug 05 24
Category:
Egyptian Myth
A Study of Vexillology
Many U.S. state flags aren't especially creative, as they feature either the state seal or even the state's name. Look for the hints on the flags shown here to determine which flag goes with each state. Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Aug 04 24
Category:
Flags of the USA
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The word extinction is derived from the Latin "extinctionem", which means annihilation. Originally it was used to describe fires that had been extinguished, but by the late 1700s it was used to describe the loss of a species. Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Oct 03 24
Category:
Endangered Species
"The Hobbit"
"There and Back Again" was the original subtitle for J.R.R. Tolkien's book, "The Hobbit" (1937). The story traces the adventures of a group that is determined to regain its ancient home and treasure. When was the last time you read the "The Hobbit"? Tough, 20 Qns, ponycargirl,
Oct 02 24
Category:
The Hobbit
Visiting World Heritage Sites
My grandson and I spend a lot of time looking at pictures from around the world and dreaming about sites that we want to visit together. See if you can sort these UNESCO World Heritage sites according to their locations in Europe. Very Easy, 15 Qns, ponycargirl,
Oct 09 24
Category:
Mixed Sites in Europe
You may think the Goonies are a kids' gang, but the truth is that there is such a division in the town of Astoria, Oregon, that either a person lives in Hillside, the richer side, or the Goon Docks, the working class side of town.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 06 24
Category:
Goonies, The .
Or Did He?
Xerxes is quite an enigma. The Persians he ruled favored an oral history, which means that the people who disliked him - the Babylonians and Greeks - were left to write about his exploits in an unflattering way. Did he get a bum rap? Let's see! Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Dec 15 24
Category:
Royalty & Monarchs
Millions!
How many times have you played a Nintendo Switch game? See if you can identify these games that have sold or shipped at least a million copies. Don't think you know much about Switch games? Follow the clues! They will help you on your quest! Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 02 24
Category:
Switch Mixture
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Originally children of reigning monarchs were said to have been born into the purple, a reference to a color that was so valuable only the very wealthy could afford to wear it. Over time, the concept was expanded to include all children of royal birth. Average, 20 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 12 24
Category:
Purple
Delizia al Limone
I had decided that my usual menu choices would be authentic pizza and gelato during my Italian vacation. It didn't take long, however, to change my mind and expand my meal to include two desserts. Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 06 24
Category:
Desserts
Real Places With Imagined Locations
The Dutton family story has been pieced together in three shows - "1883", "1923", and "Yellowstone". Let's see what their saga looks like on a map. Most locations are correctly shown; some places are geographically inaccurate according to the storyline. Tough, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Jan 20 25
Category:
Yellowstone
Rip and Kayce are two favorite characters on Taylor Sheridan's hit series, "Yellowstone". See if you can sort the information about them into the correct categories. It covers information revealed about the pair from seasons 1-5A (2018-2023).
Average, 15 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 14 24
Category:
Yellowstone
"The Hobbit"
A group of twelve dwarves, a wizard, and a hobbit join together for the adventure of a lifetime. Before they can reach the treasure, they meet many different types of creatures. The journey is long and dangerous. Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
Nov 08 24
Category:
The Hobbit