631.

  Vietnamese Words    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Vietnamese is a beautiful and fascinating language, and is spoken by nearly a million Americans. Can you decipher these questions regarding the Vietnamese language...give it a try! (Note: no diacritical marks included)

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 12 02

Category: Vietnamese

Average
thejazzkickazz
884 plays

632.

  Accessible Swahili    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Surprisingly, no one has attempted a single quiz on any African languages at Funtrivia, so I thought I'd try my hand at a Swahili quiz (although I'm not an expert). These questions should be accessible to all and interesting to boot!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 24 04

Category: African Languages

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1214 plays

633.

  Renaissance Masters III    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yet another in my recent series of Renaissance tours. Please join me as we examine the lives and works of the greatest masters of the 14th and 15th centuries!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 20 03

Category: Renaissance Art

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
1026 plays

634.

  The Most Important 'M' People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Much like with the letter 'L' it was shockingly difficult to decide on only 10 historical figures for this quiz; there are so many greats whose names begin with 'M'. Let me know if you agree with these...and have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 20 15

Category: People by Surname

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1528 plays

635.

  A General Brainbuster    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Gathered here for my furry friends are some impossibly difficult questions. Enjoy.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 30 18

Category: Mixed 10 Q. Impossible

Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz
4920 plays

636.

  Borrowed English Words from Chinese    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Not a lot of words in English have come via the Chinese language, but there are a few. In fact...at least 10, as we shall see below...enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 26 02

Category: Borrowed Words and Phrases

Tough
thejazzkickazz
2287 plays

637.

  'Grand' Geography Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each of these geographic place names includes the word 'Grand' (or its variations 'Gran' and 'Grande'). I wish you luck on this adventure!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 06 04

Category: Place Names

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
3303 plays

638.

  An American in Paris    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An enduring classic of American cinema, 1951's 'An American in Paris' featured Gene Kelly at his best, dancing and singing to the delight of film audiences everywhere. Let's recall some of the basics from this movie!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 13 14

Category: Al - Az Movies

Average
thejazzkickazz
790 plays

639.

  Famous Photographers of History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In the past 100 years we have had quite a number of fantastic photographic artists to admire. I will describe 10 of them below and you try to decipher which artist I'm referring to...good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 18 25

Category: Art World Figures

Average
thejazzkickazz
Jan 18 25
1409 plays

640.

  Ancient Hittite History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The mysterious Hittites...who were they...where did they come from...where did they go? Perhaps this quiz will shed some light on these questions...and leave you curious for more...enjoy!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 08 08

Category: Hittites

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
1685 plays

641.

  Greek Arts and Literature    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sample some questions from ancient Greece that cover literature, art and the like. Good luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 02 04

Category: Varied Liberal Arts

Tough
thejazzkickazz
2366 plays

642.

  Raleigh and Roanoke: 16th Century English America    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz will be concerned with the earliest stage of proto-American history as it pertains to the initial English attempts at colonization. Please indulge with me as we explore this period of great endeavor into the unknown!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 11 10

Category: Roanoke Island

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
2568 plays

643.

  Do You Know 'Jack'?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

'Jack' appears in just about every other Hollywood movie. Yes 'Jack', as in the most common name for male characters in film. This quiz samples some of the more interesting characters named Jack. Good luck, Jack!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 10 17

Category: Something in Common

Average
thejazzkickazz
1124 plays

644.

  Five Cool Questions!    

Multiple Choice

 5 Qns

This is a mixed quickie which I'm sure you'll enjoy. Come and give it a try, you won't be sorry!

Tough, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 22 16

Category: Mixed 5 Q. Tough

Tough
thejazzkickazz
6635 plays

645.

  Literary Signs and Symbols 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you are curious about all of those little squiggly marks above the numbers on your keyboard...this may be the quiz for you. The 2nd in a series of 3, it will tackle some of the most oft-used symbols in writing...have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 25 17

Category: Grammatical and Lexical Items

Average
thejazzkickazz
1623 plays

646.

  More 'M'agical Art Terms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are so many useful 'M' art terms that I felt compelled to do a second quiz on the topic. Please enjoy, once again, some art terms that begin with 'M'!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 10 02

Category: Art Terms

Average
thejazzkickazz
796 plays

647.

  Treasures of the British Library II    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A trip to the British Library is such a pleasure for any lover of world literature, religion, music and culture. This will be my second virtual return trip to the library as I recall ten more of its wonderful treasures!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 03 20

Category: Libraries

Tough
thejazzkickazz
Mar 03 20
679 plays

648.

  Dodge City    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In the era of screwball comedies and swashbuckling epics, the 1939 film 'Dodge City' stands firmly in its place. This big budget Hollywood western has it all, great cast, beautiful scenery and a love story to boot. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 01 13

Category: Dn - Dq Movies

Average
thejazzkickazz
323 plays

649.

  Chinese History: Fall of the Ming    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Chinese Ming Dynasty, which rose in 1368, began its decline in the late 1590s and finally met its end in 1644. These questions relate to this decline ... How did one of the great Chinese dynasties meet its end?

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 17 05

Category: Imperial China

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1006 plays

650.

  Mixed NBA Basketball #6    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Haven't had enough NBA trivia? Good, because I have just started. Here is the sixth installment of what will likely be a long chain of quizzes covering interesting facts about the NBA...enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 07 08

Category: NBA Challenge

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1661 plays

651.

  The Most Important 'O' People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yes indeed, there are a few famous people in history whose names begin with 'O', and in fact several with some influence. Here are my top ten selections, see what you think!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05

Category: People by Surname

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1389 plays

652.

  Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman) in Film    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman, has led a troubled personal life, but his films and television work has entertained millions. What do you know of his film work?

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 02 04

Category: R - People Themed

Average
thejazzkickazz
863 plays

653.

  Survey of Vietnamese History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a pretty difficult quiz about Vietnamese history. The questions are somewhat random, but an attempt to cover the general history of the last 2000 years has been made...enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 17 05

Category: Vietnam

Tough
thejazzkickazz
974 plays

654.

  Tens    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you entered this quiz looking for Bo Derek, I'm afraid I can't help you. What I can offer you is a list of ten questions on relevant groupings of ten throughout history. I invite you to indulge in these less-than-perfect tens...enjoy!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 15 19

Category: 10

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
May 15 19
3136 plays

655.

  Nines    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The number nine is very significant in many cultures, and borderline mystical in some. Below are some significant sets of nine in history, myth, literature and science. Here's hoping you score at least nine out of ten!

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 23 23

Category: 9

Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz
Sep 23 23
2333 plays

656.

  Maori People of New Zealand    

Multiple Choice

 5 Qns

Here are a few tidbits on Maori culture and history, have fun...

Tough, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 07 08

Category: Mixed New Zealand

Tough
thejazzkickazz
2795 plays

657.

  Do You Have the Time?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The dates of famous events are sketched indelibly in many a memory, but what about the exact times? See if you can guess at what time these very significant 20th century events occurred. Good luck!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 09 12

Category: Pick The Date

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
2707 plays

658.

  Are You a Genius? VI    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Just when you thought you had already proved yourself, another installment of 'Are You a Genius' comes along! Well, there's no choice for you but to once again conquer this quiz and prove your awesome IQ!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 20 05

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Difficult A

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
1942 plays

659.

  Golden Boy    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In 1939, a year that gave us 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz', many interesting films were produced. One such film is the boxing-themed 'Golden Boy', based on a play by Clifford Odets. Good luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 15 06

Category: Gn - Gz Movies

Tough
thejazzkickazz
276 plays

660.

  Mesmerizing Art Questions    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These 10 questions should be a challenge to any art lover. I have selected these questions at random, based on my varying knowledge of the world of art...I hope you find the questions educating and entertaining...good luck!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 08 18

Category: Art

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
1999 plays

661.

  My Favorite Monsters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of my favorite monsters are included in myths across the world. I will now let them out of my closet...sharing them with you!

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 19 18

Category: Beasts of Myth

Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz
5425 plays

662.

  Some Questions about Tofu    

Multiple Choice

 5 Qns

These questions should be simple for any tofu lover. Happy eating!

Average, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 25 02

Category: Food & Drink

Average
thejazzkickazz
3006 plays

663.

  Vietnamese Cuisine    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you enjoy Vietnamese food, perhaps this will tickle your fancy?

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 21 22

Category: Asian Food Mix

Average
thejazzkickazz
Jul 21 22
3091 plays

664.

  The Emperor Theodoric    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Theodoric, alongside Charlemagne and Clovis, was perhaps the greatest Germanic emperor of the Middle Ages. For an interesting view of his eventful biography, please partake in the ten questions below...

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 27 03

Category: Frankish Royals

Tough
thejazzkickazz
401 plays

665.

  The Song of Roland    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The 'Song of Roland' is the oldest surviving of the Chansons de Gestes (Songs of Deeds) that were written in medieval France. This quiz covers some of the basics regarding this great epic work...please enjoy.

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 04 15

Category: The Classics

Tough
thejazzkickazz
583 plays

666.

  Peculiar Roman Emperors    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Strange, off-the-wall, operating on a peculiar level that the peasants could not possibly have understood...the Roman emperors were busy behind the scenes. Can you identify the emperors by these brief descriptions?

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 04 05

Category: Roman Emperors

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1998 plays

667.

  The Most Important 'C' People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Of course this list is debatable, but the following ten figures are my nominees for the most important 'C' people in history. See if you can't identify them...

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05

Category: People by Surname

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
2022 plays

668.

  Modern Burmese History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

To compliment my quiz on pre-colonial Burma (aka Myanmar) I bring you this quiz whose questions relate only from the time of British colonialism to the present. These topics cover only the must-knows of modern Burmese history...please enjoy and learn.

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 17 05

Category: Burma

Average
thejazzkickazz
702 plays

669.

  The History of Sumer    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Covering one of the earliest civilizations in human history, this quiz covers the history of Sumeria in a nutshell. Have fun!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 01 17

Category: Mesopotamia

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
3626 plays

670.

  Sumo Terminology    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The following questions regard the terms and traditions of Sumo wrestling, a fantastic traditional sport of Japan. The quiz will be quite difficult for beginners, but very informative, I hope. Please enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 26 26

Category: Wrestling - Sumo

Tough
thejazzkickazz
Jan 26 26
747 plays

671.

  Modern Cambodian History    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Modern Cambodian history, tumultuous and tragic as it may be, provides some fascinating reading for the history buff. Here are some important facts and figures about modern Cambodia to accompany my early Cambodian history quiz...enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 17 05

Category: Cambodia

Average
thejazzkickazz
685 plays

672.

  The Most Important 'E' People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Once again another installment in this series that takes a look at the most important, the most influential people in human history...alphabetically speaking. Please give this quiz a try and see if you agree with my 'E' selections!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05

Category: People by Surname

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1207 plays

673.

  Yet More Random Musings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you are game for some interesting, and more importantly *different*, trivia, this quiz might just have the remedy for your desires...good luck and have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 20 05

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Difficult A

Tough
thejazzkickazz
1197 plays

674.

  Their First Films    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this quiz you will be asked to identify the initial film appearances of various actors/actresses/directors. Some of these will be rather challenging...I wish you luck!

Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 15 05

Category: People Themed Groups

Difficult
thejazzkickazz
1210 plays

675.

  It is Written!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this quiz I will ask questions regarding written or inscribed sayings, slogans or other famous words that can be prominently seen in films. See if you can't recall these written words amongst the other visual imagery...good luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 15 04

Category: Something in Common

Tough
thejazzkickazz
800 plays

676.

  Portrait Of An Artist: Sargent    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you love the art of John Singer Sargent, perhaps this quiz is for you.

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 21 05

Category: People Q-S

Average
thejazzkickazz
676 plays

677.

  Mixed NBA Basketball #1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Enjoy this mixture of NBA stuff.

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 07 08

Category: NBA Challenge

Tough
thejazzkickazz
2066 plays

678.

  'L'uxurious Asian Art Terms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yet another in my series of Asian art terms quizzes, this one deals with various words that you may encounter when reading a book on Asian art that begin with 'L'...have a look!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 07 02

Category: Art Terms

Average
thejazzkickazz
596 plays

679.

  'P'rovocative Art Terms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Yet another in my series of art terms quizzes, this one might prove interesting for art lovers everywhere. Please feel free to peruse this provocative quiz which will leave you peaceful and pensive!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 26 25

Category: Art Terms

Tough
thejazzkickazz
Aug 26 25
635 plays

680.

  'S'uperb Art Terms    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are so many art terms that begin with 'S' that it's difficult to choose just ten. However, I have made the extreme sacrifice and done just that. It is now your turn to sift through these terms...and more importantly, enjoy and learn!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 02 25

Category: Art Terms

Tough
thejazzkickazz
Jul 02 25
689 plays