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Operation Barbarossa
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This quiz covers the German side of the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, especially the commanders.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Kenny00
Jul 10 12
216 plays
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Old Glory: I
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Named after the classic Warner Bros. animation, this series of quizzes explores America's history from the very beginnings to the contemporary era.
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Tough
25 Q
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Avalice
Jul 08 12
579 plays
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An Empire in the Sun: I
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No other continent has had control of so much of the world as Europe. This quiz explores the many powerful European colonial empires whose influence can still be found today in their former colonies.
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Average
10 Q
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Avalice
Jul 07 12
207 plays
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Track the Events of the 2000s
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At the turn of the century (and the millennium), the people of the world faced new issues and events which would forever shape out planet. See if you can track the events as they happened year by year in the 2000s decade. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Jul 07 12
4758 plays
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English Canals
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Ten questions concerning the history and use of artificial waterways in England.
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Average
10 Q
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Charlesw321
Jul 06 12
165 plays
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Tug of War
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Many places suffer during wartime, but those which suffer most are the ones which are in strategic locations. This quiz covers a wide range of wars, with the questions based on the places which really became a 'tug of war'.
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Jul 06 12
393 plays
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Antebellum Reforms, 1815-1860
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Between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, Americans launched a variety of plans to improve society--nay, even perfect it!
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Difficult
10 Q
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obiwan04
Jul 03 12
327 plays
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Outdated Herbal Remedies
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Let's go back a couple of millenia to explore the ways in which the Romans used various members of the Plant Kingdom for medicinal and other purposes. But please, do not consider the information contained herein as sound medical advice.
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Tough
10 Q
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Aussiedrongo
Jun 30 12
258 plays
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Run from Tyrants and Dictators!
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Remember that one man's tyrant can be another man's hero. Here's a look at just a few of my favourite tyrants!
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Average
10 Q
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playmate1111
Jun 29 12
642 plays
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Ancient Rome: How well do you know it?
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This quiz tests your knowledge of Roman history and civilisation, from the earliest years until the fall of the mighty empire.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Aarchemon
Jun 28 12
306 plays
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Famous Historical Dates
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This quiz includes a few famous dates, this is my first quiz so I hope you have fun and learn some new things - and don't forget to leave a comment!
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Tough
10 Q
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cheeselover22
Jun 27 12
654 plays
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American Historical Associations
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Remember that eighth or ninth grade American History class? Let's see if you recall who was associated with what.
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Tough
10 Q
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unterkircher
Jun 26 12
579 plays
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Bamse - The War Hero
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Bamse was a remarkable animal who fought with his armed forces during World War 2. For his efforts, bravery and fortitude he was awarded posthumous honours.
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Average
10 Q
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harryofarabia
Jun 26 12
111 plays
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Iowa Class - America's Last Battleships
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The Iowa Class battleships were the last of the great battleships in the U.S. Navy. Conceived as the ultimate naval weapon system, their actual use differed significantly from that original concept and morphed into a 21st century combat platform.
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Difficult
10 Q
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MicjealS
Jun 24 12
144 plays
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Mayday, Mayday! Famous events that occurred in May
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"Mayday" is the international call for help during times of distress. Sure, the month of May has seen its share of disasters or unfortunate events over the years, but some good things happened then as well. Let's take a look back.
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Tough
10 Q
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paulmallon
Jun 23 12
327 plays
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Wilhelm Screaming Through History
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'The Wilhelm Scream' is a standard sound effect used in more than 130 movies since the 1950s. History celebrates many Wilhelms, Williams and Guillaumes - and probably all of them screamed at some point, or caused someone else to. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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invinoveritas
Jun 23 12
426 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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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 19 12
261 plays
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November 22, 1963
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Most people who were alive on that day can tell you where they were and what they were doing when the news of JFK's assasination came out. This quiz is about that horrible tragedy.
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Average
10 Q
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Bob9491
Jun 19 12
696 plays
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Back in Time
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Although we live in the here and now, it's the past which shaped the world we live in today. Let's go back in time and look at ten of the events that eventually shaped today's world.
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Average
10 Q
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malik24
Jun 16 12
1011 plays
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Colonial Higher Education, 1636-1769
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Colleges were few, but they did exist in the British colonies. Let's see what they were up to!
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Difficult
10 Q
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obiwan04
Jun 14 12
243 plays
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The High Seas Fleet (1907-1918)
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Throughout World War I, the British Navy was denied superiority of the Atlantic by the German warships of the High Seas Fleet. This quiz deals with leaders, battles, and ships of the Fleet before it ceased to exist in 1918.
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Tough
10 Q
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MastahCheef117
Jun 14 12
144 plays
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Great Balls of Fire!
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While the ability to make fire was a great step forward in the history of humankind, there are times when fire is not our friend. Here are 10 fires from around the world and questions about their locations, causes, and aftermaths.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Jun 14 12
381 plays
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April 15th, an Eventful Date
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I'll admit, I am slightly partial to April 15th as it's the day I was born. I have found though that several important or slightly significant events have occurred on this day throughout time, so I put this quiz to you and hope you can spot all of them!
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Average
10 Q
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Doenutty
Jun 14 12
273 plays
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Chernobyl: Anatomy of a disaster
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In an almost ironic twist of fate, the greatest nuclear disaster of the 20th century was caused by a test designed to check and improve the reactor's safety. Do you remember what went wrong that fateful night?
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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WesleyCrusher
Jun 11 12
198 plays
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Traveling Through History with Walter Cronkite
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Walter Cronkite was a famous anchor who covered many historical events. Jump into my time machine and let's take a journey through these events. Have fun!
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Easy
10 Q
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triviaking162
Jun 10 12
1017 plays
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The Puritans Are Coming!
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Let's check out the Massachusetts Bay colony founders and see what made them tick.
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Tough
15 Q
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obiwan04
Jun 09 12
381 plays
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But One Life To Give
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This quiz will focus on famous deaths that came in times of war throughout the ages. Can you identify these men or the circumstances of their deaths from the clues given?
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Average
10 Q
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tazman6619
Jun 08 12
582 plays
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Swinging in the Breeze
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Did the punishment fit the crime? In each of these ten cases, the sentence for the 'crimes' committed was death by hanging. Do you know them all?
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Tough
10 Q
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reedy
Jun 06 12
375 plays
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The Europeans Are Coming!
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Let's see what we can "discover" in the period from Columbus to c. 1680.
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Tough
10 Q
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obiwan04
Jun 05 12
423 plays
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Remembering the 1920s (US)
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My friend often had trouble with short-term memory, but when I could get him talking about his youth, ah, the memories! Here's a quiz on some of the subjects that we might have talked about.
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Average
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Jun 05 12
672 plays
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