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The Graham Island Affair
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Aug 01 05
3081 plays
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You'll Never Play Trivia in This Town Again!
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Dec 16 09
2493 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins VIII
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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...
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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knightmyst
Feb 09 11
1311 plays
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Oh No! This Ruins Everything!
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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adams627
Jul 21 11
1236 plays
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Not a Penny Less
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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!
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Average
10 Q
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MikeMaster99
May 13 12
429 plays
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Capital Places
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Feb 09 05
17052 plays
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Yes! It Has Shrunk
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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rustic_les
Apr 14 12
807 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins VII
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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.
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Difficult
10 Q
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knightmyst
Oct 21 10
867 plays
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Ancient Cities...Modern Countries
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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?
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Tough
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Oct 22 07
5409 plays
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Forgotten Countries #1
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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illiniman14
Jul 03 09
2244 plays
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Roman Place Names
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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?
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Tough
20 Q
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Gnomjas
Aug 03 01
5334 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins IV
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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...
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Tough
10 Q
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knightmyst
Apr 01 10
453 plays
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Forgotten Countries #2
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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.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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illiniman14
Mar 24 10
996 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins II
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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...
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Tough
10 Q
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knightmyst
Feb 11 10
717 plays
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But Where Did It Happen? (1)
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This quiz investigates some major turning points and events throughout time, simply say where they occurred!
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Average
10 Q
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e_lu85
Aug 09 06
8637 plays
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A Territorial Quiz
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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. ;)
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Tough
15 Q
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biohazard930
Jun 28 05
3147 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins VI
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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...
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Difficult
10 Q
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knightmyst
May 04 10
573 plays
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Where Was That?
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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?
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Difficult
25 Q
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engels
Jun 24 12
687 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins III
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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...
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Tough
10 Q
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knightmyst
Mar 15 10
453 plays
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Origin of Names
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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metzoham
Feb 26 00
7122 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins V
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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...
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Difficult
10 Q
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knightmyst
Apr 09 10
486 plays
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The Silk Road: 7000 Miles of History
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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?
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Difficult
10 Q
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LilahDeDah
Aug 22 04
1890 plays
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New Country Quiz
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During the past couple of decades, a lot of new countries have been formed. I for one have had a hard time keeping up with them- how about you?
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Average
10 Q
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bullymom
Feb 23 02
9669 plays
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Napoleon's Geography Lesson
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Bonjour! I am the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Come with me and see my world!
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 05 12
366 plays
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Historic and Ancient Ruins I
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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...
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Tough
10 Q
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knightmyst
Feb 01 10
864 plays
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Geographical History of Israel's Cities
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This quiz covers the Geography, History, and Historical Geography (or is it Geographical History?) of some of the major cities of Israel.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Headrock
Mar 12 09
627 plays
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Cities and Sites of Ancient Egypt
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Egypt is one of the most amazing places to visit historical sites. Join me as I explore a few of them.
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Tough
10 Q
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theskink
Aug 14 10
363 plays
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But Where Did It Happen? ( 2 )
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You should know where they happened ... but do you?
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Average
10 Q
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e_lu85
Aug 23 06
4980 plays
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Madeira: It's More Than Just a Piece of Cake
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jan 12 09
387 plays
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Historical Geography
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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?
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Average
10 Q
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newfangle
Oct 04 04
10311 plays
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