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This category is dedicated to those who think themselves to be Renaissance men or women. If one subject just won't do it for you, the quizzes here will likely suit your taste.

The quizzes in this category will test your knowledge on subjects as wide ranging as nuclear physics, British TV and medicinal herbs. Many quizzes will cover a wide variety of subjects, but there are still a few quizzes here on specific topics. Come on in and enjoy!
folder Alphabetics (192) folder By The Numbers (110)
folder Colors (65, 1 new) folder Common Bond (339, 3 new)
folder Gems and Birthstones (46, 1 new) folder Mixed (1857, 5 new)
folder Names (67, 1 new) folder Superstitions, Magic and Phobias (73)
folder The Unexplained (95) folder Thematic Fun (652, 7 new)
folder True or False (70) folder Urban Legends (13)
folder World Records (24) folder Quiz Creation Guidelines
folder Family Life (29, 1 new) folder Quizmaker Tune-Ups (55)
Editors: Exit10, LeoDaVinci, trident87, Nannanut, Pagiedamon Quiz Search:

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1 Eebs' Video Games Themed Common Bond
Time for a video games themed common bond quiz, but very little knowledge of video games is actually needed. Provide the solutions to the first nine general questions, and the answers will lead you to a very famous video game. Good luck!
Easy
10 Q
Eebs
Jul 11 08
1236 plays
2 The Joy Of Knowledge 7
Another fifteen general knowledge questions for trivia buffs. Good luck and have fun.
Tough
15 Q
Inquizition
Mar 29 07
4236 plays
3 Speed It Up
We have always been fascinated by speed, both real and imaginary. How many of the following questions that relate to speed can you answer? Good luck!
Difficult
10 Q
RAgamer51
Feb 26 07
840 plays
4 It's Not What You Think
For my 400th quiz something a little different from most of my other quizzes! You decide to go for a walk through town to visit the harbour and see some things that aren't quite as they seem.
Difficult
10 Q
minch
Aug 11 04
4440 plays
5 Creating Your First Quiz
Creating your first quiz can be an exciting challenge. These questions concern matters that should help to reduce frustration on submission. This quiz is intended to be useful, not hard.
Easy
10 Q
bloomsby
Dec 30 03
23535 plays
6 I've Got Your Number
From books to movies to television, we often know people and characters by their numbers rather than their names. How well do you know these numeric individuals?
Average
10 Q
CellarDoor
Aug 31 08
3246 plays
7 UK Guide Dogs Organisation
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association began in a very small way. This quiz will concentrate on the history of the organisation within the UK and not on the training of the dogs.
Very Difficult
10 Q
romeomikegolf
Apr 23 08
282 plays
8 Back to Square One
Four sides; ten questions. See if you can master different square-based questions and still keep your wits about you. Ironically, this quiz should be well-rounded. Good luck!
Average
10 Q
kyleisalive
Jul 15 09
468 plays
9 Dogs: Well, I Never Knew That!
I have always loved dogs and have fairly recently discovered a love for quizzing. Hmmm...let's see if I can successfully combine the two!
Tough
10 Q
jennybloggs
Oct 13 09
711 plays
10 Guild-y as Sin: Envy
In 1321, Dante climbed the terraces of Purgatory and saw a new deadly sin on each level. Now the Quiz Makers' Guild is making the same trip, and seeing things Dante never dreamed of. The second level is Envy. Coming soon: Wrath, with SilverMoonsong.
Tough
10 Q
CellarDoor
Aug 19 09
183 plays
11 Flagging Down
Sound the alarm and wave the red flag. Flag this quiz if you know what's good for you and solve all ten questions! Good luck!
Average
10 Q
kyleisalive
Jun 07 09
8895 plays
12 Fear Thy Red X
This quiz is about some weird and obscure phobias. Fear of the dark, spiders, and snakes have no place here. Keep your wits about you as we plunge into fear!
Average
10 Q
deconstructor5
Oct 01 09
207 plays
13 Estimated Download Time
Three words we hate to see. Test your know-PLEASE WAIT. DOWNLOADING-ledge, but evade those pesky wait times caused by a slow internet connection. I'll try and help you, but I don't know how much I can-CONNECTION LOST.
Tough
10 Q
kyleisalive
Jul 21 09
342 plays
14 Phone Calls from the Dead
A quiz on telecommunications with the terminally inconvenienced. This quiz should be accessible to believers and skeptics alike. Most questions based on the book "Phone Calls from the Dead" by Rogo and Bayless.
Difficult
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Nov 08 07
762 plays
15 Just 17, Do You Know What I Mean?
As my nick hints, I have a peculiar liking to the number 17. Hence, my 17th quiz is dedicated to this adorable number. Please join in my little party.
Tough
10 Q
gentlegiant17
Nov 26 07
750 plays
16 The Joy of Knowledge 8
Here are another fifteen general knowledge questions for the trivia buff. Good luck and have fun.
Difficult
15 Q
Inquizition
May 12 07
4665 plays
17 Peridotrivia
As a member of the Quiz Makers Guild, I opted to write the birthstone quiz for August. The modern birthstone for August is the peridot (although I prefer the older choice of birthstone, the sardonyx), so here's my gem of a quiz - or quiz of a gem.
Tough
10 Q
Cymruambyth
Aug 06 09
216 plays
18 Legendary New York City Bars and Restaurants
These restaurants and bars have become New York institutions, referenced in newspapers, books, and movies. Their names should be familiar to both New Yorkers and tourists.
Tough
10 Q
Amanda77586
Aug 31 07
1191 plays
19 Impossible General Knowledge
Here are fifteen REALLY difficult questions BUT to help you to understand why people can sometimes perform better than chance when they don't know the answer, I've left you some clues and given you some hints as to what they are.
Average
15 Q
greybrow
Jun 11 06
9339 plays
20 Smells Like Team Spirit - A Guild Tribute
In the Quiz Makers Guild we value team spirit highly, a quality epitomised by the much-missed socalmiguel. In his honour we present ten fragrant examples of what can be achieved when you all pull together (and what can happen when you don't!)
Difficult
10 Q
Snowman
May 13 09
576 plays
21 My Dog Ate This Quiz
Ten questions about wacky or just plain dumb excuses or alibis given by people to explain away their wrongdoings. However, remember sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. Thank you Terry for the challenge and the very interesting title. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
fontenilles
Aug 15 09
792 plays
22 Tearing Down the Walls
Challenged to do this quiz, I almost ran into a wall of confusion! But I sat back, took a breath and found several "walls" in our world. All of the questions are multiple choice.
Easy
10 Q
Blindlady-27
Sep 30 09
507 plays
23 This Quiz is Not About Video Games!
Okay, I'm trying to stray away from video game quizzes, so I thought a general quiz would be a nice change. Then again, this may be a bit easier if you happen to know a bit about some games. Good luck!
Average
10 Q
kyleisalive
May 15 07
5262 plays
24 Trick Questions? No Way!
Lots of entries here in Quizzyland are loaded with what one may call trick questions. Not this one! Be careful, though--a lifetime of vigilance could be your downfall.
Tough
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Sep 19 04
4032 plays
25 The Phoenix Takes Flight Across Funtrivia Part 3
In Parts 1 & 2, team "Phoenix Rising" invited you to tour FunTrivia on the wings of the mythical phoenix. Now, in Part 3, you and the legendary symbol of rebirth from destruction will make a return trip, visiting categories World through Literature.
Tough
10 Q
mike32768
Jun 01 08
276 plays
26 Guilding the Lily
Take one phrase "Guilding the Lily", toss the idea to a group of dedicated quizsmiths and wait for their responses. Join me now with the Quizmakers' Guild and discover the diversity of "Lily" related questions which resulted.
Average
10 Q
Nannanut
Dec 18 05
753 plays
27 Trees of Literature, Legend, and Song
Trees have inspired authors, poets, and composers from ancient times to the present day. These are some memorable literary, legendary, and musical uses of this timeless symbol. Enjoy!
Tough
25 Q
jouen58
Jul 10 03
4647 plays
28 A Curse Be Upon You
Some curses are ancient and some curses are new. Some curses are on objects, some on people, and a lot on sports teams. We’ll explore the famous, the infamous, and some lesser-known curses that have existed.
Tough
15 Q
arsenalvcc
Apr 29 06
2754 plays
29 What Do You Mean, the Cat is on Fire?
Wait, wait...so you're telling me that the cat is on fire? You're not? Well please- make yourself clear and let's just see if we can get to the bottom of things.
Average
10 Q
kyleisalive
Jul 10 09
831 plays
30 Arkansas Festivals
Arkansas is home to a lot of fun and...interesting...festivals. See how much you know about these events. Some are well-known, some are a little more obscure.
Difficult
10 Q
efvie
Jul 13 08
231 plays
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