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The Old Guard
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The Imperial guard inspired fear on the battlefield. They marched across Europe undefeated for the majority of their time in service. This quiz only explores a small part of their history.
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Tough
10 Q
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Fred0518
Mar 14 08
390 plays
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20th Century Ireland by Decade
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There are ten questions in this quiz, one for each decade of Irish 20th century history. Enjoy, my friends.
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Average
10 Q
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papasmurf13
Mar 21 09
474 plays
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Tenth Graders' Reformation Europe: 1
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This is the Reformation Europe unit test I give to my 10th graders. Can you keep up with them?
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Tough
20 Q
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brittany1119
Mar 25 09
432 plays
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The Golden Year - 1987
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For my wife on our 20th anniversary (boy, do I feel old now)...
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 08 07
2553 plays
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Notable Gay History over the Centuries
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This quiz covers centuries of gay and lesbian history. In cases involving persons identified here as homosexuals, either the persons were openly gay, or there was significant credible evidence of their sexual orientation.
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10 Q
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woofi
Jan 13 03
2862 plays
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Operatic History in the Twentieth Century
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Here’s my final instalment on classical music named after historical events or people. The operatic background was provided by Phaëton’s Great Opera Book and by www.operone.de
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Tough
15 Q
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JanIQ
Oct 21 07
993 plays
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British Abroad (1845-1865)
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In my opinion, the most interesting period in British 19th century foreign policy was the twenty-year period between 1845 and 1865. This quiz will attempt to look at European and also some American issues through the eyes of Britain. I hope you enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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jonnowales
Jun 06 08
687 plays
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Queer History and Culture 2.0
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Another quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. ("Queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
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Tough
10 Q
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stuthehistoryguy
Sep 15 08
669 plays
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The Holocaust
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The Holocaust of the Jews has come to be seen as one of the key events of World War II and of the twentieth century more generally. Try these questions.
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Difficult
15 Q
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bloomsby
Jun 15 09
858 plays
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Saturn V
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It was the most powerful rocket ridden by man to date and the Saturn V's legacy involved propelling men to the moon and putting America's first space station in orbit. See how much you know about this wonderous machine.
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Tough
10 Q
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cag1970
May 09 09
189 plays
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Heroes of the French Resistance
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The more I learn about their exploits, the more impressed I am by the French Resistance fighters and their courage. This quiz is meant to pass along the stories of the heroic men and women of the French Resistance.
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Average
10 Q
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robbieh
Jun 28 07
537 plays
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Military Nick-Names
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Nick-names can be terms of affection or witty insights describing character. See if you can identify these military commanders from the Second World War by their nick-names.
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 14 07
4059 plays
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History of Shoes
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Footwear ranges from practical to fashionable to a fetish. How much do you know about the history of shoes?
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Difficult
10 Q
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pusdoc
Sep 04 07
762 plays
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Advanced Placement U.S. History
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When some of us went to high school everyone took the same level of courses. Now high schools have Advanced Placement courses which can give students college credit if they do well. Here is your first Advanced Placement quiz!
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10 Q
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Jack212
Dec 18 06
9360 plays
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Quiz Like it's 1999
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People were saying goodbye to the 20th Century (a year early) and preparing for the 21st. What do you know about 1999, besides the Prince song?
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10 Q
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Oddball
Jul 31 07
4632 plays
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A Mixed Bag
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From pre-biblical times to the 20th Century, and from Asia through Europe to the Americas...
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Difficult
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Jul 07 08
2481 plays
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Reinhard Heydrich: Holocaust Horror
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This is the final of five quizzes based on prominent Nazis who are still, and forever will be regarded, as murderous tyrants of the highest order. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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jonnowales
Jan 12 08
780 plays
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The Spitfire
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This is my second quiz, and is a player request. The quiz is on the immortal Spitfire.
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Difficult
15 Q
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barisax14
Nov 03 07
1068 plays
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The Death Sentence in 20th Century Britain
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For much of the 20th century execution by hanging was an accepted part of British criminal justice. This quiz tests your knowledge of capital punishment in 20th century Britain and of some questionable executions which hastened its abolition.
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Tough
10 Q
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baldricksmum
Dec 04 04
1089 plays
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The Witches of Pendle
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A quiz about the Pendle witches of Lancashire, England.
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Tough
10 Q
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simon_templar
Jun 20 07
504 plays
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1066 and All That
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1066 is often considered the most famous year in English history. In 1066 England suffered the Norman Conquest and a new era began.
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10 Q
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pagiedamon
Apr 29 08
1119 plays
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Canada, My Home and Native Land - 2
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Canada is usually perceived as a peaceful country, but that hasn't always been the case. Let's see how much you know about its less than peaceful past.
The following descriptions are extremely brief synopses.
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Tough
10 Q
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kaldav
Feb 09 08
1755 plays
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The Battle of the Somme
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This quiz deals with the Battle of the Somme in some detail, although anybody with a broader knowledge of the First World War should be able to approach it with some confidence.
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Difficult
25 Q
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Richie15
Jul 07 07
1437 plays
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Vikings in England!
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Did you know that England was conquered by foreigners twice in a span of 53 years? Yes, just a few decades before the Norman Conquest, England fell into the hands of the Vikings.
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Difficult
10 Q
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pagiedamon
Jun 22 08
615 plays
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The Struggle for Black Civil Rights: 2
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These quizzes look at the events and leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in Black America.
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10 Q
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doublemm
Apr 29 09
549 plays
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May 29th: One Day in History
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This quiz looks at a selection of historical events which took place on my birthday - May 29th.
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Average
10 Q
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helen295
May 04 09
453 plays
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World War 2 Mixture 3
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This is my third quiz on World War 2. Anything about World War 2 could be on this quiz.
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Tough
10 Q
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kabeesh
Aug 29 08
2247 plays
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2007 Anniversaries
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Many famous events are celebrating (if that is the right word) landmark anniversaries in 2007. Can you tell which anniversary each event is marking?
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
Nov 08 07
1806 plays
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The Battle of Beersheba
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Please join me as I put the spotlight on the background, the course and the aftermath of a classic and crucial yet little-known battle of the Great War - the battle of Beersheba.
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Average
10 Q
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gentlegiant17
Jan 31 09
276 plays
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Outbreak!: The Origins of World War I
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World War One changed the face of Europe, but this war did not just "occur." The various financial, strategic, and political alliances between all parties involved came together in a war that was thought "eventual." What do you know about these causes?
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Difficult
10 Q
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GWU_Boy
Oct 06 09
603 plays
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