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Belgium in the XXth and XXIst Century
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Here is the last instalment in my series on Belgian history. As always, most is inspired on the "Belgian Chronicle" - a book with annual listings and would-be newspaper articles on the most important events.
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Belgian
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Average
25 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 18 05
639 plays
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They Have Not Died in Vain
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Here are ten people who were killed because they tried to make the world a better place. What do you know about them?
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Death Becomes Them
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 10 12
681 plays
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The Tales of Hoffman
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This quiz has nothing to do with the opera by Jacques Offenbach, nor with the movie by Michael Powell and Emeric Presburger (based upon the opera). I'll simply ask ten questions about movies starring Dustin Hoffman. Have fun.
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Hoffman, Dustin
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 06 12
174 plays
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Friday the Thirteenth
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Al these events took place on a Friday the thirteenth. Take care: this is NOT an easy quiz. If you are superstitious, I advise you not to play on a Friday the thirteenth :-)
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20th & 21st Centuries
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Difficult
10 Q
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JanIQ
May 05 04
1638 plays
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Kid's Cats Quiz
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Here are ten questions about cats and big cats in books that can interest children. Have fun.
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Animals in Kids Books
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 18 09
534 plays
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Various Vacancies - Hearing Harps Humours Her
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My pet cats love harp music. So do I. Anneleen Lenaerts, I'd like you to come and record the following arias.
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Composers Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Mar 14 12
117 plays
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War and Remembrance
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This quiz is not based on Herman Wouk's eponymous historic novel, but examines war poetry throughout the ages.
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War Poetry
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 01 11
159 plays
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Pictures at an Exhibition - May I Kiss You
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Let's imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The seventh room in the exhibition is filled with artworks that represent a kiss. All these questions are based upon the book "Baci", with over 200 artworks.
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Art By Subject
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Mar 11 09
231 plays
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Pictures at an Exhibition - Music, Maestro
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Let's imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. The eleventh room in the exhibition is filled with artworks which are related in one way or another to (classical) music. Buildings are represented by models.
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Art By Subject
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 07 09
282 plays
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In the Heat of the Night
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Here are ten questions on movies, TV, books, art, music... all dealing with the theme of the night. What do you know about these nocturnal entertainment topics? Have fun.
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Entertainment by Themes
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 09 12
270 plays
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Gone to the Dogs
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Many buildings and constructions from Ancient Roman times have gone to the dogs. What do you know about the following Roman remnants?
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World Sites
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Tough
10 Q
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JanIQ
Feb 19 13
270 plays
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Shooting the Breeze
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The Four Winds crash an imaginary garden party in Medellin, Colombia, in January 2012 and meet some interesting Colombians. Whom do you know?
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People by Country
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jan 31 12
2442 plays
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Drinking Saints
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Many Belgian beers have been named after saints. Here are some of the most important saints that have given their name to one or more beers.
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Christian People / Saints
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Tough
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 25 04
579 plays
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Nel Ristorante
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Here are some questions of basic Italian. I'll give the name of something you could find in a bar or a restaurant and you'll have to translate (English to Italian or vice versa).
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Italian
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Dec 10 07
1428 plays
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A Tour Down Under
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You won't need a bike to complete this tour around Australia. As distances are significant, motorised transportation is advised. Have fun!
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Australia
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Easy
10 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 19 12
435 plays
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Pictures at an Exhibition - The Old Testament
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Let's imagine an exhibition of various artworks, grouped by subject. I'll pose you questions about the artworks, the artists or the subjects. The third room in the exhibition is filled with scenes from the Old Testament.
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Art By Subject
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Average
20 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 26 08
321 plays
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Waterloo
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June 18, 1815. Near the village of Waterloo some mighty armies confronted each other. What do you know about the Battle of Waterloo?
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Napoleonic Wars
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 19 12
261 plays
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Operatic Medieval History: I
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Based upon "Phaeton's Great Opera Book" and on www.operone.de, I've composed a quiz on events between 500 AD and 1200 AD that inspired classical composers. Enjoy your stay in those "dark ages".
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Medieval History
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Average
15 Q
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JanIQ
Oct 01 06
687 plays
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Panis Angelicus
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The song "Panis Angelicus" has inspired me for a quiz on food and drink in classical music. Enjoy your party.
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Composers Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Dec 07 09
240 plays
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Here You Are Being Served
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You're sitting at a stylish dinner engagement. Unfortunately Manuel, the waiter, can't tell a tuna sandwich from an apple pie. Are the dishes served in the right order? Bon appétit, anyway.
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International Cuisine
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 25 12
402 plays
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The Fifties Through the Ages
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For my fiftieth quiz, my team mates advised me to do something with years ending in fifty. Here are challenging questions on the years 50 AD, 150 AD and so on, up till 1950 AD. Have fun and try to remember all you learn in this quiz.
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Mixed Bag
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Tough
20 Q
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JanIQ
Feb 07 10
414 plays
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More Questions than Answers - Multiple Saints
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Several saints share their first name. Can you pick the right saint out of four options on the following questions?
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Christian People / Saints
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Tough
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 23 12
219 plays
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Calendar Saints - The Month of April
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Every day several Catholic Saints are venerated. These people led an exemplary life. Here are Saints celebrated in April. What do you know about them?
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
May 03 11
150 plays
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Calendar Saints - The Month of August
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Every day is the name day of several saints. What do you know on the following saints venerated in August?
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Aug 13 11
153 plays
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Animals I've Heard Of
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Another common bond quiz, this time with an animal theme. Haven't you guessed the theme from the title?
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10Q CB Average
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 08 10
1182 plays
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Elementary Geography
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In this quiz, you'll have to find ten place names that consist only of symbols for chemical elements. Have fun.
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Geography - Wordplay
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 10 12
798 plays
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Operatic Roman History
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Let's try and combine history and classical music, two of my pastimes. In this first instalment I deal with Roman history in operas.
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Roman History
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
May 28 06
783 plays
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Calendar Saints - The Month of October
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Every day several saints are venerated. What do you know about the following saints celebrated in October?
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Oct 01 11
135 plays
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Calendar Saints - The Month of July
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Every day is the name day of several saints. What do you know on the following saints venerated in July?
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Saints by the Calendar
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 04 11
138 plays
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Four - An Interesting Number
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It's amazing how many questions can be asked that lead to the number four. Here are ten questions from ten of the main categories of Fun Trivia, all starting with four. Have fun.
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0-10
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Tough
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 26 12
534 plays
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