Historical Geography Trivia and Quizzes

 You'll Never Play Trivia in This Town Again! 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, glendathecat, Dec 16 09 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.

 The Graham Island Affair 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Aug 01 05 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.

 Walk These Ancient Streets 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 14 14 This quiz deals with ten very old cities of mankind, most of which are still occupied today. Some will be known to you, others somewhat harder. So come, walk these ancient streets with me on a journey back through the mists of time.

 Once They Were Dutch 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Apr 10 19 Thanks to the strength of their shipping industry, in the 17th century the Dutch managed to acquire a number of overseas territories. In fact, quite a few modern countries - either wholly or partially - were once part of the Dutch colonial empire.

 British Tribes the Romans Found 10 questions
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Jul 28 18 When the Romans under Claudius invaded in 43 A.D., they found several rival tribes occupying various areas of Southern England. Do you know where they were? If I name the tribal areas, can you place a modern city or town within that area?

 Oh No! This Ruins Everything! 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jul 21 11 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.

 Capital Places 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Feb 09 05 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.

 Kyle. Ruins. Everything! 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 19 13 Congratulations! You've won a trip to visit ten different unique, historical ruins from around the world! Unfortunately you're stuck traveling with Kyle and, as we all know, he has a tendency to ruin just about everything. Sigh...

 Not a Penny Less 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, May 13 12 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!

 There's a Place 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Feb 13 15 ...whose name has changed with the end of colonial rule. How many of these African nations do you recognise?

 Forgotten Countries #1 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, illiniman14, Jul 03 09 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.

 Historic and Ancient Ruins VIII 10 questions
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Feb 09 11 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...

 Ancient Cities...Modern Countries 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, lompocjoe, Oct 22 07 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?

 Abyssinia in All The Old Familiar Places 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Dec 09 13 My quiz is all about countries that no longer exist. It was inspired by a very old stamp album I was given.

 Yes! It Has Shrunk 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, rustic_les, Apr 14 12 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.

 Following the Blood in the Mediterranean 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Nov 23 14 'The Blood of Olympus' by Rick Riordan follows Greek and Roman demi-gods on their quest around the Med. Can you work out which modern-day places they visited?

 Must See Egypt 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Sep 03 13 Travel with me to Egypt and visit the great archaeological sites and ancient ruins.

 Cities in Dust 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 21 16 This quiz, inspired by a Siouxsie and the Banshees song about Pompeii, is dedicated to some great cities of the past that are no more.

 Historic and Ancient Ruins VII 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Oct 21 10 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.

 The Past Is a Foreign Country 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, littlepup, Feb 03 15 The U.S. has had many changes over the years. These geography-themed questions relate to its past.

 Sketching Clues 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Dec 03 14 I am looking through a pile of archaeological papers on which there are apparently connected words and sketches. Can you help identify the modern-day settings for these sites?

 But Where Did It Happen? (1) 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, e_lu85, Aug 09 06 This quiz investigates some major turning points and events throughout time, simply say where they occurred!

 Napoleon's Geography Lesson 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 05 12 Bonjour! I am the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Come with me and see my world!

 What's the Deal, My Globe Has West Germany On It? 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Apr 16 14 In 1989, I purchased a globe with colored stones to differentiate the countries. What once was a great deal is now a reminder of how much the geopolitical landscape has changed. Come explore with me alterations to the map that occurred since 1989.

 Roman Place Names 20 questions
Tough, 20 Qns, Gnomjas, Aug 03 01 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?

 Historic and Ancient Ruins II 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Feb 11 10 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...

 Historic and Ancient Ruins III 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Mar 15 10 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...

 The City Formerly Known As... 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Feb 01 18 Rome may have been "the city" by definition, but that did not stop the Romans from founding a host of other cities all over the Empire. How many modern city names can you match to the original Latin ones?

 A Territorial Quiz 15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, biohazard930, Jun 28 05 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. ;)