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Historic Rockbridge County, Virginia
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A mini history lesson in a quiz format with fascinating facts you probably won't ever find in text books. Rockbridge County is my home and I'm proud of it! First in a series!
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10 Q
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MtnGuy1954
Today!
54 plays
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In the Fair Month of July
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July is a month that has had its share of historic and not-so historic events. See how many you recognize.
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Easy
10 Q
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CmdrK
May 20 13
276 plays
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It's A Date!
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Throughout history, there have been many famous love stories. Do you know when these couples may have had their first date? Good luck! General knowledge of major events in history may help.
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 20 13
324 plays
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The History of Australian Exploration
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Australia is a vast country, and many people have been exploring it over the last few centuries. See you much you know about these intrepid souls and their expeditions.
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Tough
10 Q
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ozzz2002
May 20 13
72 plays
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Civil Warriors
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The men, moments and materiel of the most fascinating period in American history.
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Tough
10 Q
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paul4760
May 18 13
192 plays
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American Girls Rule (Boomers Drool)
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What do you remember about being a girl in the 1960s in the United States?
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Tough
10 Q
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chicagojanet
May 18 13
255 plays
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One Sweet Deal
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There have been many land deals in American history, but the purchase of Alaska stands out as one of the sweetest. What do you know about this event?
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Easy
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 16 13
387 plays
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Famous Dates October November December
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A mixture of dates in the last three months of the year. Test your knowledge and have fun!
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Average
10 Q
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Creedy
May 14 13
480 plays
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World History
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Distinguish the key events of World History for the average Middle School Social Studies.
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Average
10 Q
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mini70
May 14 13
570 plays
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Hammurabi and His Code
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Most school children at one time or another hear about the Hammurabi Code of Laws. However, the phrase they learn, "eye for an eye", really oversimplifies this historic document. What do you know about Hammurabi and his Code?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 13 13
234 plays
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D-Day
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A quick quiz on the subject of D-Day.
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Average
10 Q
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edibleshrapnel
May 10 13
453 plays
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Eventful December
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Ten facts about people born in December, things invented in December or events that happened in December.
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Average
10 Q
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Christinap
May 09 13
345 plays
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The History of June
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Here are ten historic events that happened in the month of June. Let's see what you know!
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
May 06 13
402 plays
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History Around the World 11
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From pre-biblical times to the 20th Century, with stops around the world in Asia, in America and throughout Europe. Essentially, though, there is just plenty of good old general knowledge...
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Difficult
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
May 05 13
354 plays
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World War II Operation Code Names
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Most of us know about Operation Overlord (the invasion of Normandy, in case you don't), but that was only one of many operations during the Second World War. Here are a few more.
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Average
10 Q
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reedy
May 01 13
351 plays
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Be That as It May
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How much do you know about the historical events which have happened in the merry month of May?
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Difficult
10 Q
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nyirene330
May 01 13
183 plays
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The War of 1812-1814/15: A Bicentennial Quiz
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Inspired by Alan Taylor's "The Civil War of 1812," this quiz will delve into a few aspects of the war that are not so well covered in earlier quizzes on this subject.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Guiguzi
Apr 30 13
138 plays
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Don't Fence Me In!
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Identify the great empires from the clues given.
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Apr 30 13
474 plays
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May I be the First?
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The Chicago World's Fair opened on May 1st, 1893, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions was established on May 1st, 1925, and the dwarf planet Pluto's name was officially announced on May 1st, 1930. Let's see what else has happened on the 1st of May.
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Average
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Apr 28 13
321 plays
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Already Gone
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There have been many kidnappings throughout history involving celebrities of all types. Often, it was not until friends or family went looking for them did they find that the victims were already gone.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Apr 24 13
465 plays
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They Shall Not Pass
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This quiz covers some of the famous 'last stands' over the centuries, when the defenders stood firm and said 'they shall not pass'.
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Apr 24 13
435 plays
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American Kids' Games And Toys in the 1960's
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Did you play any of these as a kid?
What about your older siblings?
Were you born after the 1960's?
Then maybe you played some of them later...
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Average
10 Q
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logcrawler
Apr 24 13
744 plays
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Black Days
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Ever had a bad day? These people had it worse. Take a trip through history's darkest days.
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Tough
10 Q
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Caeiro
Apr 23 13
294 plays
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History of the United States of America Part 2
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This quiz covers U.S. History from the 1820's to the 1880's.
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Easy
10 Q
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Computer100
Apr 20 13
609 plays
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August 16: My FunTrivia Birthday!
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On August 16, 2011, I registered in FunTrivia, not knowing the great adventure I was entering to. Check out which other events in history happened in my FunTrivia Birthday. Enjoy!
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10 Q
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Lpez
Apr 20 13
234 plays
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China's Sichuan Province
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Although best known around the world for its spicy cuisine, Sichuan (aka Szechwan) also has a long and fascinating history. Mere familiarity with Kung Pao chicken will not help much on this quiz.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Guiguzi
Apr 19 13
54 plays
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Gettysburg: Second Day
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Some questions about the second day of Gettysburg. Test your knowledge and enjoy!
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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civilwarnerd
Apr 18 13
150 plays
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A Bastard of a Place
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The Kokoda Track campaign was one of Australia's bloodiest - and proudest - moments of WWII, where undermanned and under equipped militia units held off a Japanese advance long enough for reinforcements to arrive.
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Difficult
20 Q
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Crackshot1994
Apr 17 13
120 plays
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March 24th
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March 24th is my horse's birthday. Let's see what else has happened on this day. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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zebra101
Apr 17 13
198 plays
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Hitler's "Elite" - the SS
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Adolf Hitler found some very willing and twisted souls to help him in his efforts to control Germany, Europe and indeed, the world. These individuals were NOT a part of the regular army, but were a special group apart - an élite.
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Tough
10 Q
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logcrawler
Apr 16 13
228 plays
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