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Whatever happened to Burma and Abyssinia? Where did Persia go? And where the heck is Siam? Territorial names and boundaries are forever changing. These quizzes offer geography with a dash of history!
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1 The Graham Island Affair
What do you suppose would happen if an Island erupted from the sea in the midst of a major Mediterranean shipping lane in 1831? Well, one did; and I'm betting you'll have little trouble guessing how 19th century Europeans responded.
Average
10 Q
uglybird
Aug 01 05
3147 plays
2 You'll Never Play Trivia in This Town Again!
aka "I'm Sure I Parked that Town Somewhere Round Here" or "It's not You - It's Me". This quiz is all about places that have been and gone and are no longer. It comes to you courtesy of an Author Challenge by Amanda77586.
Average
10 Q
glendathecat
Dec 16 09
2712 plays
3 See You On The Other Side
Which side of Turkey was the best place for ancient settlement - the European side or the Asian side?
Average
10 Q
ponycargirl
Today!
72 plays
4 Historic and Ancient Ruins VIII
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Very Difficult
10 Q
knightmyst
Feb 09 11
1386 plays
5 Oh No! This Ruins Everything!
I decided to become a mapmaker, and it was the worst decision of my life. Every few years some country decides to mess everything up and bam, oh no, it ruins everything. Here are a few contemporary examples of how the world map has changed.
Average
10 Q
adams627
Jul 21 11
1344 plays
6 Not a Penny Less
What might have seemed like a large sum at the time, seems a pittance now! This quiz investigates some famous, and infamous, major land purchases. Some are well known, others a little more obscure. I hope you enjoy it!
Average
10 Q
MikeMaster99
May 13 12
480 plays
7 Capital Places
With the geographical information supplied (including latitude and longitude), supplemented with a bit of history, you should be able to locate many if not all of these capital cities.
Average
10 Q
uglybird
Feb 09 05
17301 plays
8 Yes! It Has Shrunk
Various nations used to be far larger in the past than they are now. Can you guess which nation has indeed, shrunk? I will not be including colonial empires or overseas territories.
Average
10 Q
rustic_les
Apr 14 12
879 plays
9 Historic and Ancient Ruins VII
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Although they may now be destroyed, their legacies still live on.
Difficult
10 Q
knightmyst
Oct 21 10
906 plays
10 Ancient Cities...Modern Countries
Many cities mentioned in the Bible or in ancient writings are little more than piles of rubble, their glory days long past. Do you know in which modern countries these cities are located?
Tough
10 Q
lompocjoe
Oct 22 07
5490 plays
11 Forgotten Countries #1
Throughout history, many countries have existed that fell on their own, were taken over by others, or evolved into the countries we know today. This quiz celebrates those forgotten countries.
Tough
10 Q
illiniman14
Jul 03 09
2328 plays
12 Forgotten Countries #2
Throughout history, many countries have existed that fell on their own, were taken over by others, or evolved into the countries we know today. This quiz celebrates those forgotten countries.
Very Difficult
10 Q
illiniman14
Mar 24 10
1038 plays
13 Roman Place Names
Under emperor Trajanus, the Roman Empire stretched from Britain to the Caucasus and from Morocco to Egypt. Do you know the modern names of the cities and places in this empire?
Tough
20 Q
Gnomjas
Aug 03 01
5385 plays
14 Historic and Ancient Ruins IV
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough
10 Q
knightmyst
Apr 01 10
474 plays
15 Historic and Ancient Ruins II
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough
10 Q
knightmyst
Feb 11 10
744 plays
16 But Where Did It Happen? (1)
This quiz investigates some major turning points and events throughout time, simply say where they occurred!
Average
10 Q
e_lu85
Aug 09 06
8790 plays
17 A Territorial Quiz
This quiz is extremely territorial! Be careful not to get in its way! Unless...you can answer its questions correctly. Give it a try! It won't bite...too hard. ;)
Tough
15 Q
biohazard930
Jun 28 05
3180 plays
18 Historic and Ancient Ruins VI
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Difficult
10 Q
knightmyst
May 04 10
585 plays
19 Historic and Ancient Ruins III
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough
10 Q
knightmyst
Mar 15 10
468 plays
20 Origin of Names
I made it a little harder than it would be by eliminating multiple choice. Much of this has to do with language roots, so if you are not a linguist, this might be difficult. I still recomend you try.
Average
10 Q
metzoham
Feb 26 00
7191 plays
21 The Silk Road: 7000 Miles of History
The title of this quiz is similar to that of a wonderful children's book by John S. Major, but the Silk Road was not for kids! How much do you know about the geography and history of trade between China and the West?
Difficult
10 Q
LilahDeDah
Aug 22 04
1902 plays
22 Historic and Ancient Ruins V
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Difficult
10 Q
knightmyst
Apr 09 10
492 plays
23 Where Was That?
Old maps may show countries by strange names, names that are now only a memory. Twenty-five of those names are shown here, and all we ask of you is to put them back on the map. So, where were these places, and what are they called now?
Difficult
25 Q
engels
Jun 24 12
747 plays
24 Historic and Ancient Ruins I
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough
10 Q
knightmyst
Feb 01 10
882 plays
25 Geographical History of Israel's Cities
This quiz covers the Geography, History, and Historical Geography (or is it Geographical History?) of some of the major cities of Israel.
Difficult
10 Q
Headrock
Mar 12 09
633 plays
26 Cities and Sites of Ancient Egypt
Egypt is one of the most amazing places to visit historical sites. Join me as I explore a few of them.
Tough
10 Q
theskink
Aug 14 10
378 plays
27 But Where Did It Happen? ( 2 )
You should know where they happened ... but do you?
Average
10 Q
e_lu85
Aug 23 06
5040 plays
28 Napoleon's Geography Lesson
Bonjour! I am the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Come with me and see my world!
Average
10 Q
ponycargirl
Dec 05 12
405 plays
29 Historical Geography
Times change and so do the names of cities and countries. Here are the names of some former place names around the world. What are they called now?
Average
10 Q
newfangle
Oct 04 04
10422 plays
30 Madeira: It's More Than Just a Piece of Cake
The lovely tropical island of Madeira boasts an equable temperature throughout the year. It is a favourite holiday destination for many. This quiz explores the island, culture and history.
Average
10 Q
bracklaman
Jan 12 09
402 plays
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