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What Flag is That?
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See what you know about the flags of ten countries from around the world, with the added bonus of pictures of them.
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10 Q
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stedman
Feb 06 13
2934 plays
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Right next to...
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I am a time and space traveller and I will be travelling around the world seeking historical firsts. Want to guess where I will be right next to when I get there?
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Easy
10 Q
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einsteinII
Dec 06 12
990 plays
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U.S. Advertising Icons
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Remember those marketing icons that have appeared over the years on TV commercials, magazine ads, and even billboards? Here are ten of them for your quizzing pleasure.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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nmerr
Jul 20 12
1461 plays
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Which City is the University in?
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I will ask you in which city a particular college is located; I will also give you a few clues along the way.
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Easy
15 Q
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Elderlywand
Apr 19 12
1326 plays
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Guess the City from the Place of Interest
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I describe an interesting feature of a city and you have to work out which one it is.
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Average
10 Q
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Hippyjesus
Apr 03 12
1146 plays
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Fanatics Cheering Around the World
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Australian tennis fans have been nicknamed the Fanatics. Can you recognize some of the chants they use and hear as they travel around the world? (Note that diacritical marks have not been included.)
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Easy
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Mar 06 12
2580 plays
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Lee Harvey Oswald
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Lee Harvey Oswald, an enigma shrouded in mystery. How much do you know about this controversial character?
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Average
10 Q
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nickdrew55
Mar 05 12
939 plays
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Celtic Languages
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Celtic languages cover Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Gaelic (Scottish and Irish) and Breton. They are different from any other languages, but due to the diaspora of Celtic peoples, some words are recognisable to speakers of other tongues. Let's explore these.
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10 Q
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markswood
Feb 27 12
1938 plays
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Please! Thank You! Cheers!
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I've found in traveling that there are really only two important words to know and they are "Please" and "Thank You". I've added a third here that I've found useful, too. Come use them with me on our travels.
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Easy
10 Q
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habitsowner
Feb 22 12
3003 plays
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Le French Foreign Legion
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Je m'appelle Capitaine Plodette of Le French Foreign Legion. I know a leetle English which will help me explain to you the language barriers I face when I train new recruits from around the world. Help me to translate pleeze.
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Average
10 Q
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Plodd
Feb 21 12
2202 plays
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Castles of the World
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Here is a quiz on some of the castles of the world. Some of them may end up on your bucket list.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Feb 21 12
2409 plays
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World Heritage Sights
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There are many World Heritage Sites that we should probably visit in our lifetimes. Come "see" just a few of them.
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Average
10 Q
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Jakeroo
Feb 20 12
2892 plays
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Extinct Languages of the World
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Language can almost be considered a living thing. Languages are gradually born, can become endangered, and even become extinct. Here are a few questions on some of these languages which have died out and no longer have any native speakers.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Feb 20 12
2493 plays
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A World of Medical Emergencies
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Team NVNG have taken a trip around the world, but disaster has struck at regular intervals. Can you work out where these medical problems took place?
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Average
10 Q
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szabs
Feb 20 12
2991 plays
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Code-talking in Diné (Navajo)
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During WWII, Navajo Native Americans made up a code based on words in their language that resembled the military terms they were describing, such as "iron fish" for "submarine". Here we'll match the code word back to its original term.
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Average
10 Q
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PDAZ
Feb 20 12
2193 plays
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Say Cheese!
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Join the ladies from 4Pi as they travel around the world on the Amazing Race. Don't forget to 'smile' for their photos while you figure out where they are.
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Average
10 Q
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leith90
Feb 20 12
3081 plays
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A Racing View of Opera Houses Around the World
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Come and see some of the most emblematic Opera Houses located around the world.
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Average
10 Q
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szabs
Feb 20 12
2064 plays
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Dig It: Diary of an Archaeological Tourist
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Diary of a trip through some of the most interesting and exciting archaeological sites that the world has to offer.
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Average
10 Q
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Calpurnia09
Feb 19 12
2451 plays
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UNESCO in the United States
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has created a list of World Heritage Sites that have special cultural or physical significance. A handful are located in the United States. But where in the U.S.?
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Average
10 Q
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Spaudrey
Feb 19 12
2628 plays
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Racing Through World Languages
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This quiz will ask you to identify which language is being spoken as you travel the world in the "Amazing Race".
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Easy
10 Q
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tazman6619
Feb 19 12
3291 plays
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All These Things And More
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Inspired by the song "What Christmas Means To Me", this quiz features some of the wonders and traditions of the holiday season.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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HannahConner88
Dec 28 11
1398 plays
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Slogans we Can't Forget
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I'll give you an advertising slogan and you tell me what company uses that slogan.
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Average
20 Q
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tflow
Dec 10 11
1860 plays
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Automotive Acronyms
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The American auto industry has a number of acronyms that are commonly used. See if you can identify their meanings. These acronyms may not be the same where you live if you are not in the U.S.
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Easy
10 Q
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fredsixties
Oct 25 11
1230 plays
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Original Spin
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All of these advertising slogans are more than fifty years old, and both the slogans and the products they represent are familiar to many. But we should all keep in mind that this is advertising!
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Sep 17 11
921 plays
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Piznai Ukrainu! (Discover Ukraine!)
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The 2007 project 'Piznai Ukrainu!' (Discover Ukraine!) gave Ukrainians a chance to vote on the Seven Wonders of Ukraine, to which three additions were made by the government. Let's have a look at these sites of national significance.
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Easy
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Sep 11 11
1392 plays
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American Historic Landmarks
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A tour of some historic landmarks in the US. How many do you recognize?
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Easy
10 Q
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stardust587
Aug 23 11
1236 plays
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Dog Will Have His Day
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Dog may be man's best friend, but his mortal enemy, Cat, brags about being more revered. So Dog sets out on a journey to see how dogs are treated around the world. Can you pick the languages of the countries he visits based on their word for "dog"?
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Easy
10 Q
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PDAZ
Jul 07 11
1242 plays
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French Photo Opp Deux
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Here is a second photo opportunity quiz in French. Simply find the description in French for the photo shown. Bonne Chance!
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Average
10 Q
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Bruyere
May 30 11
1365 plays
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Ready To Start
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Are you ready to start driving around looking for intriguing Latin bumper stickers? Let's go! (Abeamus!)
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Easy
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Apr 21 11
4920 plays
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Man Made Structures, Part 2
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The pictures in this quiz represent man-made edifices or structures from around the world. Do you recognise them?
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Mar 23 11
3585 plays
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