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...
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.
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?
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...
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
One of the seminal works of English literature, the Pickwick Papers is certain to keep you aroused, from the opening of chapter one to the final page. Enjoy these questions on the first quarter of the book!
In this quiz, 'o'nly art terms beginning with the letter 'O' are featured. They are not 'o'bvious, and at some times are 'o'bscure...but you'll enjoy it anyhow...good luck!
Yet another in this fascinating series of quizzes that explore the world of art and its exciting vocabulary. The first five terms in this quiz will start with 'J', and the second five...'K'. Enjoy!
I have selected here some fascinating facts about some of the great scientists, some well-known and some not so well-known, from both the ancient and medieval world. Please feel free to peruse this quiz and learn...
This ancient epic poem was written approximately 3300 years ago, but the resounding tone of the poem may resonate with people of the modern era. You may never have heard of it...but give it a try anyway!
This quiz will cover Vietnamese history from its earliest stages until the end of Chinese occupation in what we would term in the West, the 'Middle Ages'. Enjoy!
One of the major universities in the western United States, the University of Utah has been in existence for over 150 years. Please feel free to learn a bit about my old alma mater...enjoy!
Haven't had enough to wet your basketball trivia appetite yet? Neither have I. Let's continue with more hoops fun. See if you can't decipher these challenging NBA-related queries!
Okay...so I didn't get a ton of comments from the first of these, but the few who did have convinced me to continue unabated! Please have fun with these 'B' art terms!
A colossal figure in the art world of the early 20th century, French artist Henri Matisse helped shape the direction of the avant-garde movement for decades to come. You can learn more about this extraordinary gentleman here...enjoy!
I'm back again with another installment of this interminable series of trivia mixtures. I predict that you simply cannot resist the temptation to discover...if you are a genius! Enjoy!
China's greatest film director Zhang Yimou first entered the directorial arena with the film 'Red Sorghum' in 1987. In many people's opinion (including myself) this film remains his masterpiece. Please enjoy these questions about the film...
Well, of course there's only one way to find out...take this quiz! Actually, this quiz won't help you to determine anything, but it may very well help you on your way to becoming a more knowledgeable person.
Who were the most important people whose names begin with the letter 'L' in history? This is a very difficult question, of course, but I attempt to answer it with my selection below. See if you agree.
There are only 5 questions, but they are tough! If you can get any one of them you will have proven successful...get all 5 and you are a trivia champion...good luck!
This quiz will serve as a meter to determine the level of your genius. Well, maybe not really...but if you do well you're sure to feel like a very bright individual! Have fun and learn!
This quiz will concentrate on the characters and actors who appear in the film 'Smoke Signals', the first film whose writer, director and co-producer were all Native Americans.
Some people escape death, some don't. Here are 10 people who were prematurely believed to have passed on, but in fact lived to read about their own deaths!
Abstract art helps wrench our imagination from the literal, material world into another realm or dimension...or else it's simply a collection of odd shapes...it depends on your perspective...
Just when I thought it couldn't be done, I have managed to dig up five more art terms that begin with 'Q'. Proper credit where credit is due will be given in the additional info area of the last question...good luck!