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AD 1: Dawn of a New Era
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This is a look at some of the events historians say happened in year AD 1. The events themselves were found using historymole.com.
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10 Q
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Ilona_Ritter
May 10 12
492 plays
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A History of Hysteria
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My - humble - attempt to answer questions you didn't know you had about hysteria.
Warning: clinical terms appear in the quiz, not to make you uncomfortable, but to accurately describe perceptions and treatments of hysteria in the past.
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Difficult
10 Q
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amidabutsu
May 09 12
375 plays
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Searching Without Success
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Some missing persons are famous before they go missing. Others become famous by virtue of their disappearance. Here are a few from both categories.
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10 Q
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wilbill
May 09 12
819 plays
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Don't Forget the Pyrrhics!
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This is really a double quiz about the two very different meanings of the word pyrrhic, both having an ancient history.
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Average
10 Q
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Katval
May 06 12
312 plays
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European History Quiz I
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A series of multiple-choice questions on European History. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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History1066
May 05 12
867 plays
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El Cid Campeador, Glorious Knight of Spain
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El Cid Campeador, Spain's national hero par excellence, the legendary knight who played a pivotal role in the recapturing of Spain from the Moors. Learn more about the epic hero of "La Reconquista"!
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10 Q
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Debarrio
May 05 12
150 plays
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Manifesto Destiny
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What a wonderful privilege you've given me, Professor! We've been allowed to peek at some of the greatest documents in human history. As we very carefully turn the pages, I'm full of questions about what I'm reading....
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Average
10 Q
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MikeMaster99
May 04 12
1908 plays
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My Date With Disaster
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Let's go back in time to some historical dates that, quite frankly, we should probably avoid.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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merylfederman
May 03 12
1428 plays
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A Short History of France (AD1500-2000)
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French poet Joachim du Bellay said this: "France, mother of arts, of warfare, and of laws." Agree or not, one cannot deny that France has shaped the course of European history. Take this fifteen-question quiz and discover how. Amusez-vous!
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Easy
15 Q
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snediger
May 02 12
516 plays
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Rock Me Pamadeus
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Pam has spent the past few years performing Mozart's Violin Concerto #12 in several different countries. Unfortunately, not only the audience quakes - the earth does as well!
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Average
10 Q
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beergirllaura
May 01 12
225 plays
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The Rockers' Take on History
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Think you know history? Then you haven't hung out with the Rock The Clock team! Come on in and browse through our new self-published book which takes a little different look at history.
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Tough
10 Q
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CmdrK
Apr 27 12
507 plays
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Jolly 'Ol Mali
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This quiz is about the history and random facts about the country of Mali.
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Average
10 Q
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ThurstAsh
Apr 27 12
192 plays
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War of 1812 [Part 2]
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Son of War of 1812 - I penned a quiz on the War of 1812 but I think it was too hard for most folks. Now I think I can make it a bit easier. OK, here goes.
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Average
15 Q
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einsteinII
Apr 24 12
267 plays
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World War II in Alaska
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General knowledge quiz of the little known
World War II campaign in the Aleutians.
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Difficult
10 Q
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webnut
Apr 23 12
177 plays
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Cameroon: A Historical Landscape
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A quiz on the people, events, and movements that have shaped this land.
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Average
10 Q
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stuthehistoryguy
Apr 21 12
225 plays
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The Black Brunswickers
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Formed in 1809, this volunteer force from the tiny German state of Brunswick fought in three seperate campaigns ending with their contribution to the Battle of Waterloo. How much do you know about them?
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Tough
10 Q
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spaceowl
Apr 20 12
102 plays
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Extra Long Dogfight
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Few people know about the major role American Air Force pilots played in various battles. And even fewer know about the rivalry between two renowned American Fighter Groups: the 4th and the 56th. Well, play and learn!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mariamir
Apr 19 12
267 plays
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Indian Miscellany
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A somewhat generic quiz on India and its history.
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Average
10 Q
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wiseguy27
Apr 17 12
330 plays
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War of 1812 [Part 1]
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The War of 1812 was called by the Americans, the Second War of Independence. In reality it was the genesis of the country now called Canada.
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Tough
10 Q
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einsteinII
Apr 17 12
249 plays
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Founding Fathers: Quiz 1
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Answer the following questions to determine how much you know about the Founding Fathers.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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keithbroaders
Apr 16 12
957 plays
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Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous 2
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This is a sequel to the first quiz on this subject.
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Tough
10 Q
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McAngus
Apr 14 12
633 plays
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The Hangman's Noose
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I accepted an author's challenge to write this quiz. There are two general questions about hanging and the method used. For the rest you need to know something about criminals who met their end with the use of the hangman's noose.
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Average
10 Q
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Jomarion
Apr 14 12
405 plays
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Roman Legion vs. Macedonian Phalanx
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The clash of the two most powerful armies of the ancient world to this day has historians on the edge of their seats. How well do you know why one triumphed over the other?
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Tough
10 Q
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Pyrrus
Apr 13 12
342 plays
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The American Revolution
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American History is fascinating. Here is a quiz for those who love to learn and expand their knowledge and expertise. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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quickquizfun
Apr 11 12
1512 plays
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Equatorial Adventures
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History is filled with many wonderful, exciting tales from across the globe. This quiz will take you on a journey to explore events that happened in places along the Equator. Good luck and enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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tiffanyram
Apr 09 12
651 plays
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World War II
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How much do you know about World War II? Try yourself here
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Average
10 Q
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Jack1501
Apr 09 12
1134 plays
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Alive in the Andes
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Do you remember the movie 'Alive'? It was about a plane that crashed in the Andes; the survivors who had to resort to cannibalism in order to live. This quiz is about the real facts and figures concerning this crash.
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Average
10 Q
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AlonsoKing
Apr 09 12
180 plays
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Scandals That Rocked the Nation
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Everyone loves a scandal, or at least reading about it in the newspaper or watching it on the news. See how many of these scandals you can identify.
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Average
10 Q
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nmerr
Apr 05 12
2091 plays
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Mining and Ghost Towns of California
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This quiz is about old mining towns of California (some abandoned, but others still inhabited, if just barely). It includes well-known towns as well as some more obscure ones. How well do you know California's mining history? Find out!
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Tough
10 Q
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caribdevist
Apr 01 12
201 plays
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Where the Sun Don't Shine
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Here is a quiz on some of the strangest or most destructive blizzards in recorded history. Some of these may surprise you. And you can be sure that when there is a blizzard going on there is no sunshine.
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Tough
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Mar 30 12
267 plays
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