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Life & Times of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
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Charles V was a significant Holy Roman Emperor who oversaw some of the most important and interesting events in the 16th century. This quiz examines these events and his life.
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10 Q
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oracleireland
Dec 20 11
147 plays
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Phoenix from the Ashes
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London was decimated by fire in 1666. How much do you know about its rebuilding?
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Tough
10 Q
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penne1234
Dec 20 11
186 plays
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American History by Decade: The 1770s
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How much do you know about what occurred in American history during the 1770s?
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Average
10 Q
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LIBGOV
Dec 19 11
1161 plays
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20th Century US History House Party
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You've been invited to a 20th century history party. Every room in the house is devoted to a different decade. Let's see what each room is like.
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Difficult
10 Q
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LIBGOV
Dec 18 11
450 plays
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The Land Down Under
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A brief introduction to the discovery and settlement of Australia through events that happened long ago and far away.
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Average
10 Q
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odo5435
Dec 18 11
423 plays
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American History by Decade: The 1760s
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Tensions were starting to rise between the colonies and Great Britain during the 1760s. How much do you know about this decade?
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Average
10 Q
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LIBGOV
Dec 17 11
537 plays
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Groups in U.S. History with Funny Names
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There have been a number of groups of people in U.S. History with funny sounding names. See if you can identify them.
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Tough
10 Q
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LIBGOV
Dec 16 11
639 plays
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General Knowledge of China's History
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How much do you know of some of the important events in Chinese history that ought to be general knowledge? Test yourself here! Note: All pinyin is in modern day pinyin used in China, not the Wade-Giles.
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Average
10 Q
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Mariamir
Dec 15 11
297 plays
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Turkey Since 1923
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This quiz is about the history of the Republic of Turkey.
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Average
10 Q
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envercetin
Dec 15 11
165 plays
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American History by Decade: The 1750s
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See what you know about what happened in U.S. History during the 1750s.
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Average
10 Q
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LIBGOV
Dec 15 11
321 plays
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Can't We Just Get Along? Wars in History
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At any given point in time, there are dozens of conflicts being fought out all over the world. Some are declared wars; many are civil wars. This quiz looks at conflicts recent and historic. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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rwpm
Dec 10 11
621 plays
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Kingston, Jamaica Potpourri
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Life in Kingston, Jamaica, is more multi-dimensional than people realize. This quiz covers aspects of Kingston's past that have influenced the "Kingston experience" of today. Have fun learning more about this exciting city! (British spelling is used.)
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Tough
10 Q
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mynah5459song
Dec 09 11
108 plays
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"Jaws": The True Story
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You've read the book! You've seen the movie! Now it's time to discover how much you know about the real-life shark attacks that were the inspiration for JAWS!
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Tough
10 Q
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ElusiveDream
Dec 07 11
348 plays
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I Heard it in My History Class
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This quiz about general Roman History is structured as if you are actually in a classroom in a lesson, probably in Latin or Classics. Hope you enjoy and please rate!
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Average
10 Q
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daenerysmn
Dec 06 11
510 plays
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D B Cooper, Where Are You?
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November 24, 2011 marked the fortieth anniversary of the unsolved plane hijacking by Mr D B Cooper. How much do you remember of his exploits?
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Average
10 Q
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tadpoles_uk
Dec 02 11
594 plays
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Make Do and Mend
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"Make Do and Mend" was used as one of the slogans by the British during World War II. Here are a few questions on some of the other propaganda slogans used during that time. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Nov 30 11
438 plays
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Life Through The Eyes of a Roman Slave
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Hello to all you free boys and girls. My name is Cassia and I live in Rome. I'm a slave and my master and mistress have permitted me to write this quiz about slavery in ancient Rome.
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Average
10 Q
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ElusiveDream
Nov 29 11
294 plays
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The 13 Colonies
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A short quiz on the 13 colonies.
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Tough
10 Q
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clende5
Nov 27 11
726 plays
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It Happened in November
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This quiz is about some significant events that happened in November,
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Average
10 Q
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Calpurnia09
Nov 27 11
720 plays
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Greatest Roman Generals: Scipio Africanus
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This is the first in a Roman generals series. Test your knowledge of the Roman who saved Rome from the mighty Hannibal Barca.
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Tough
10 Q
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ernestsng
Nov 26 11
240 plays
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Murphy's Laws of Combat
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Capt. Ed Murphy, a noted military historian (not really just go with it), is the man behind Murphy's Laws of Combat. This quiz is his final exam that all West Point graduates must pass. Do you have what it takes to be a member of the Long Gray Line?
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Average
10 Q
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tazman6619
Nov 24 11
804 plays
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Snippets of English History
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All the 'snippets' in this quiz are asssociated with a king or queen of England.
See if you can make the right connections.
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Average
10 Q
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Jomarion
Nov 24 11
582 plays
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Famous Roman Battles III
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Greetings! When we last stopped, Rome had just entered a civil war. See how much you know about this traumatic period that was destined to end the Republic.
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Difficult
10 Q
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ernestsng
Nov 24 11
198 plays
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The Red Cross Societies
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The Red Cross societies have been providing valuable services for generations. Here are a few questions about them. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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mlcmlc
Nov 22 11
168 plays
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The Servants' Quarters
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From the 17th century onward the houses of the rich in the British Isles had separate living arrangements for the servants. Life there was very different from that enjoyed by their employers.
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Average
10 Q
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Christinap
Nov 21 11
402 plays
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Korean History: Antiquity to 1875
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Korea has a long history and deserves some quizzes that are more representative. Here is the first of two.
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Average
10 Q
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Guiguzi
Nov 18 11
129 plays
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The Ghost Army: America's Fighting Artists
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During WW2, artists were recruited into a unique unit called the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops. They saved thousands by creating fake armies, and soon the fighting artists became known as the Ghost Army.
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Tough
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Lorvanwa
Nov 16 11
147 plays
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Situla - Not Just Another Bucket
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I was on FunTrivia when a bucket started talking to me. Actually, it told me it was a situla, and invited me to learn about its friends and relations. You're welcome to join me!
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10 Q
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looney_tunes
Nov 15 11
204 plays
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A Slice of November Pi
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November is Quiz Month on FunTrivia and Pi in the Sky is serving up a selection of questions for your enjoyment.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Calpurnia09
Nov 14 11
354 plays
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Nicosia-Leukosia
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A brief historical journey through the capital of Cyprus.
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Tough
10 Q
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gme24
Nov 13 11
156 plays
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