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He, Too, Was A Jew !
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Here are some well known Jewish men who have contributed greatly to the world. Choose the name that fits the description. Have fun!
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alexis722
Nov 02 12
438 plays
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They Died in October 2012 (North American)
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These questions are about people who passed away in October 2012.
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Robert907
Nov 01 12
441 plays
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The Tsars (Czars) of Russia
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Before Russia passed to Communism, it had several Tsars (Czars) ruling the country. This quiz is about these Tsars. Enjoy!
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Hiyori
Oct 29 12
312 plays
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John Keats
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John Keats (1795-1821) is one of the greatest English Romantic poets. His poetic career was a brief one of only five years and a half. He wrote only 54 poems. His six great odes are considered gems of English poetry.
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Tough
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indranil49
Oct 29 12
141 plays
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Spies and Spying
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Spies have been around since Alexander the Great. Here's some cloak and dagger trivia you might enjoy!
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Tough
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Pick61
Oct 22 12
348 plays
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Did I Really Say That?
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There have been many famous people in history who have shown to be observers of human nature. Here are quotes from some of them, can you name them?
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DoveHouse
Oct 21 12
732 plays
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The Extracting Profession of the Dentist
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The profession of the dentist has changed through time. While making a visit to the dentist may not be your favorite past-time, what do you actually know about this profession and its past?
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dcpddc478
Oct 18 12
423 plays
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Skydiving the Speed of Sound
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October 14th, 2012, witnessed a truly remarkable feat of daredevilism. Felix Baumgartner, an extreme sports skydiver, took to the outer limits of the atmosphere in order to break the world record for the highest ever accelerated free-fall. Did you see it
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coachpauly
Oct 15 12
249 plays
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More Assassins!
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With power and fame comes the danger of assassination. Here are a few more dramatic instances.
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Rehaberpro
Oct 14 12
555 plays
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Philosophers à la Monty Python
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From the film "The Meaning of Life", to the "Philosophers' Football Match" sketch and the "Bruces' Philosophers Song" sung by the Bruces at the University of Woolloomooloo, Monty Python's view of the world of philosophy was unique, to say the least.
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reedy
Oct 14 12
300 plays
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Famous and Important "Kings"
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This is a quiz about important and famous people with the surname of King.
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workisboring
Oct 12 12
795 plays
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He's Ted, Jim
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Medical Log. Stardate 3407.7. Dr. McCoy here. Captain Kirk has requested that I report on my recent patients. All I can say is, "He's Ted, Jim." Beam down with me, and see if you can identify my 'Teds'.
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beergirllaura
Oct 09 12
399 plays
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Sir Robert Carey - Adventurer and Courtier
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Sir Robert Carey (1560-1639) wrote a vivid first-hand account of the Spanish Armada, policing the violent Scottish border, the death of Elizabeth I, and life at the Stuart Court.
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Radain
Oct 08 12
129 plays
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Which of the Four Died First?
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I give you four very famous people, one of whom died at least a decade before the other three. Identify the one who died earliest. With each question, we move further back in time...
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Very Difficult
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EnglishJedi
Oct 08 12
696 plays
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Super Women
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They say it's a man's world, but there have been many women who made history in their own right. From saints to scientists, and from politicians to poets, see for yourself how much you know about these super-women.
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Gil_Galad
Oct 08 12
882 plays
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Spanish Royalty, 15th-17th centuries
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This quiz covers each generation of Spanish monarchs from the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469 to Charles II, the last of the Habsburgs.
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lorance79
Oct 05 12
174 plays
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In Memoriam - 2011
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A tribute to some of the most famous people who died during 2011. Can you identify them from the clues?
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Tough
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EnglishJedi
Oct 04 12
765 plays
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Calendar Boys
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I was born August 31st, as were all of the following Calendar Boys.
This is my first quiz, so please be gentle and hopefully have fun too.
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zippolover
Oct 03 12
396 plays
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They Died in September 2012 (North American)
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These questions are about people who died in September 2012.
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Robert907
Oct 01 12
477 plays
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Herbs and Roses
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Herb and Rose are two very uncommon names. Can you identify these famous persons who are known by them?
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coachpauly
Oct 01 12
348 plays
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Assassins!
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With power comes the danger of assassination. Here are a few dramatic instances.
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Rehaberpro
Sep 30 12
516 plays
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Windy City Celebrities
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Chicago, founded in 1833, has produced many celebrities from all walks of life. How many of them do you know?
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aurorerio
Sep 24 12
393 plays
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Famous Women Named Martha
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These famous (and infamous) women were all named Martha, but what were they famous for?
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logcrawler
Sep 19 12
468 plays
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Buried in Baltimore
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"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living." Marcus Tullius Cicero
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DR.NO
Sep 17 12
285 plays
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The Road More Traveled
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There are roads to be explored, experienced, taken and traveled - but they all have one thing in common - a journey. So, let's see where these roads take us!
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beergirllaura
Sep 15 12
474 plays
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First Name Ryan (North American)
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As a companion to my "Last Name Ryan", these questions are about people with the first name Ryan.
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Robert907
Sep 15 12
255 plays
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Published Junkies
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Drugs and booze have fueled some fantastic writers. This quiz is dedicated to their lives and works.
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coldmachine45
Sep 13 12
291 plays
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She Was A Jew?
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This challenge is by exceller.
Being a Jew can mean being born into a Jewish family or choosing Judaism as a faith.
Please choose the person in each question who was or is a Jewish woman. Have fun!
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alexis722
Sep 11 12
813 plays
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Not So Fun For a Second Son
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In modern times, the order of our birth doesn't have much at all to do with what we achieve in life. It wasn't always so. How much do you about the second sons of royalty?
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Obscenic
Sep 10 12
255 plays
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Deaf World
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Can you imagine living in a world without sound? A world where somebody has turned the volume down? These are just a small number of people who have lived their lives to the full, despite being completely or partially deaf.
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Plodd
Sep 08 12
462 plays
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