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Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
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This quiz is about the history of Ancient Rome. It will include a variety of questions about this great military empire, the fascinating emperors, and plenty of other tidbits about Ancient Rome. Good luck!
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10 Q
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quiz4759754
Jan 04 13
366 plays
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The Dam Busters
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How much do you know about the Dam Busters raid of World War II?
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Tough
10 Q
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Plodd
Dec 31 12
258 plays
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Regency Thieves' Cant
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Courtesy of the Fun Trivia Time Machine, you're visiting the early 19th century and the murky underworld of thieves and miscreants. Your guide tries to translate, but does he help or confuse you even more?
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Tough
15 Q
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Waitakere
Dec 29 12
150 plays
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Britain, my Britain
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Unusual facts of British Life - past and present. Title change as misstified pointed out some questions covered Wales and Scotland
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Difficult
10 Q
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riodice
Dec 27 12
552 plays
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Did It Really Happen?
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Hoaxes continue to fool and fascinate many people. Even after completing this quiz, some of you might even say, "Yeah, but...." Here is a look at some popular hoaxes.
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Average
10 Q
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RollTidewinner
Dec 27 12
996 plays
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Mauryan Empire
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This is my first quiz, so I will take you through the Mauryan Empire.
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Average
10 Q
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aishwaryababu
Dec 25 12
165 plays
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Georgians on My Mind
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The Georgian era spanned five Kings and saw many changes. How much do you know about their reigns?
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Average
10 Q
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Christinap
Dec 25 12
273 plays
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I Pity the Fool!
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Mr. T has been around for a long time - perhaps even longer than one might imagine. And, he has had plenty of opportunities to bark out his catchphrase - "I pity the fool!" - and mean it. Shall we see what fools Mr. T has encountered?
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Average
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Dec 25 12
408 plays
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One Christmas Day
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Many things have happened on Christmas Day. How many of these historical events do you know?
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Dec 23 12
669 plays
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Fallujah: The Most Dangerous City in Iraq
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This was the most dangerous city in Iraq. Terrorists, extremists, and ex-Ba'athists were spoiling for a fight. Worse than that, there was a series of errors in leadership by the fledgling occupation.
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 23 12
108 plays
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Why Georgia?
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One of the most profound questions historians ask is "Why?" This quiz attempts to answer that question across various episodes of Georgian history. Have fun!
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Easy
10 Q
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stuthehistoryguy
Dec 21 12
792 plays
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Famous Horses and Their Riders
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Here is a quiz about famous horses and their riders.
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10 Q
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beterave
Dec 21 12
348 plays
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The 1950s as I Remember Them
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This quiz is representative of the 1950's I vividly remember. Mostly good, mostly fun, but some bad stuff, too!
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Easy
10 Q
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Pick61
Dec 20 12
888 plays
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Regency Slang
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If you who enjoy Regency novels, you'll know they had slang just as we do today. Were you to go out for the day in Regency England, you may hear a few phrases and sayings unfamiliar to modern ears. I hope you enjoy this little leap back in time.
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Average
10 Q
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Waitakere
Dec 19 12
270 plays
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Famous Tweets of History
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Who says Twitter is new and innovative? People have been tweeting about events since the dawn of time. Just look at some of these tweets from over the years and figure out when or where, in 140 characters or less, they were sent. Good luck!
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Easy
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Dec 18 12
1221 plays
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Tomorrow Never Dies
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All past doomsday predictions have one thing in common: they were all wrong. No matter how sure various 'authorities' are that the world will end, tomorrow just never dies.
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Average
10 Q
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illiniman14
Dec 16 12
510 plays
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More Confederate Lingo
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Here is Part Two to Confederate Lingo.
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 15 12
363 plays
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Desperate for Answers
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Here are ten questions involving ten people who mysteriously disappeared. Some went missing for completely unknown reasons, and the disappearance of others may not be as strange as once thought. But all have left friends and family desperate for answers.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Dec 13 12
1029 plays
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Confederate Lingo
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These Rebs had some strange ways of expressing themselves. Here are some of these unique expressions.
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 12 12
501 plays
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Confederate Trivia (Campaigning)
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During the Civil War, campaigns were waged from spring till fall. What was it like to be on the move? I hope this quiz answers some of these questions.
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 10 12
201 plays
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Confederate Trivia (Camp Life)
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So what was it like in a Confederate Army camp? I hope this quiz answers some of those questions.
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 09 12
276 plays
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1952 - Year of Change
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See how much you know about 1952, the year Queen Elizabeth II came to the British Throne. All of the questions relate to the year 1952.
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Tough
15 Q
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MosesMum
Dec 07 12
645 plays
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You Want to Join the US Marines?
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Listen Up! Do you think you have what it takes? Are you a lean, mean fighting machine? If you are,then welcome to Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. Urrah!
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10 Q
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beterave
Dec 06 12
489 plays
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1960s Britain
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It was a momentous decade, which saw the mini skirt and The Beatles. That's not all that happened, though, so what else can you remember?
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Dec 06 12
765 plays
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When I Was a Kid II (American)
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Here's a mixture of subjects and objects from when I was a little 'un.
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Easy
10 Q
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Pick61
Dec 05 12
573 plays
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A Short History of France (AD 500-1500)
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French poet Joachim du Bellay said this: "France, mother of arts, of warfare, and of laws." Enjoy this ten-question quiz about the founding and development of early France, a mainstay in the history of Europe.
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Easy
10 Q
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snediger
Dec 05 12
291 plays
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Roman Republic
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From the formation of Rome to the emperor Augustus.
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Average
10 Q
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thesaltydog
Dec 04 12
264 plays
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Germany at War 1939-1945
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This shouldn't cause war buffs any problems, but it may make you think.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Panzergroup1
Dec 03 12
453 plays
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The Founding of Rome: The True Story
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We all agree that myths and legends are entertaining. However, there is a reason why these stories are called myths. They are probably not true! When speaking of the founding of Rome it is very difficult to sift through the details and find the truth.
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 03 12
207 plays
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Foreign Wars of the United States
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Despite a reputation until World War II for isolationism the U.S. has a history of becoming involved in wars. What do you know of them?
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Easy
10 Q
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Mariamir
Nov 30 12
774 plays
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