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1 trivia quiz  The Goths coolicon
The Goths played a key role in bringing an already weakened West Roman Empire to its knees, and in turn they also established kingdoms of their own in parts the Western Empire. Find out more about this mysterious people.
Difficult 10Q
1773 plays
May 12 04
bloomsby editor
2 trivia quiz  Operatic Ancient History ? Non-Roman coolicon
Here?s another instalment on my series of combining classical music and history. Most of the operatic background was provided, as always, by the ?Phaeton Great Opera Book?, but also by www.operone.de. Have fun!
Average 15Q
675 plays
Aug 05 06
JanIQ gold
3 trivia quiz  The Joy of Archaeology coolicon
In "The Joy of Cooking," you learn to cook fine cuisine by first learning how to, say, bone a squirrel. Archaeology is the same-- incredible finds require careful recordkeeping and digging in the dirt. This quiz brings you gold, mold, soil and spoil!
Average 15Q
2340 plays
Aug 09 05
pu2-ke-qi-ri
4 trivia quiz  The Assyrian Empire coolicon
Arguably the greatest period of ancient Assyria lasted from 745 until 612 B.C., a period in which the Assyrians attained the level of empire. Here's a brief sketch of that period of time, with the most important rulers and events highlighted...good luck
Very Difficult 10Q
1200 plays
Jul 16 02
thejazzkickazz gold
5 trivia quiz  World History coolicon
World History strictly B.C.
Tough 25Q
13560 plays
Aug 20 00
Sprink1234
6 trivia quiz  The History of Sumer cool
Covering one of the earliest civilizations in human history, this quiz covers the history of Sumeria in a nutshell. Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
2259 plays
Aug 25 01
thejazzkickazz gold
7 trivia quiz  Lost Ancient Cities coolicon
Can you name the ancient cities from these clues. From ancient Greece to the Incan Andes, stopping shortly to take a look through Europe and beyond!
Average 10Q
4371 plays
Aug 22 05
durendal
8 trivia quiz  Ancient Roman History II coolicon
My second quiz based on Ancient Roman History. Again, it's based on my university notes and course readings.
Difficult 10Q
426 plays
Mar 02 08
Quellehisiel
9 trivia quiz  Ancient Historical Facts icon
Just a few questions about the ancient world. Enjoy!
Difficult 10Q
7116 plays
Apr 12 01
nerthus
10 trivia quiz  Ancient History Miscellany icon
Ten questions on Ancient history! Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
1989 plays
Feb 21 07
sweet05
11 trivia quiz  The World at One icon
What was the world like at the year 1 AD on the western calendar? Obviously the birth of civilization did not occur at this date, many civilizations had already come and gone...but what was happening in the world of that time? Let's find out...
Very Difficult 10Q
2988 plays
Jun 11 02
thejazzkickazz gold
12 trivia quiz  Ancient Civilizations
I will give you a brief list of accomplishments or characteristics, of some rather obscure group of people and you shall ferret out the proper name.
Tough 10Q
5085 plays
Oct 29 01
thejazzkickazz gold
13 trivia quiz  Traitors and Villains of the Ancient World icon
Some of the less honourable members of the ancient world are included in this quiz. Use the clues provided to identify them. Good Luck!
Tough 10Q
2385 plays
Jan 19 05
Gimpess
14 trivia quiz  Ancient Geography icon
Twenty multiple choice questions on ancient locations and peoples.
Tough 20Q
3978 plays
Jul 02 03
ironikinit
15 trivia quiz  The Dacians icon
The Dacians are the earliest inhabitans of Romania, a land where history was made by "accidents". Let`s see what you know about this part of history, the true history of Romnians.
Tough 10Q
372 plays
Sep 13 05
zamolxe
16 trivia quiz  The World in 500...AD! icon
In order to celebrate the creation of my 500th quiz, queries about the world of 500 AD have been selected. Thank you for your kind patronage...on to 1000!
Very Difficult 10Q
2496 plays
Aug 04 02
thejazzkickazz gold
17 trivia quiz  B. C. - They Lived Before Christ icon
Much of importance happened in the era before Christ and many famous people lived then ... What can you remember of your history lessons that covered the B.C era in different parts of the world?
Average 10Q
2304 plays
Oct 21 04
doomed
18 trivia quiz  Adventures in Archaeology icon
It isn't Indiana Jones, but it's interesting nevertheless.
Average 10Q
2013 plays
Sep 06 04
robert362
19 trivia quiz  Mediterranean World of Antiquity icon
Welcome to the Mediterranian World of Antiquity.
Average 10Q
648 plays
Sep 14 07
the_villain
20 trivia quiz  Ancient Civilizations icon
A little bit of ancient history.
Average 10Q
5784 plays
Oct 26 01
robert362
21 trivia quiz  Dig This icon
A quiz for the armchair archaeologist (myself included) on some basic terms. This is easy, have fun and enjoy.
Average 10Q
435 plays
Jun 28 06
fiachra
22 trivia quiz  World History Made Simple: 2900 - 800 B.C. icon
My last quiz covered two and a half millenia in ten questions, so I don't think anyone should have been brain damaged. Here are ten more significant events over the next 2100 years. Enjoy.
Average 10Q
2700 plays
Feb 21 04
rblayer gold
23 trivia quiz  Punny Classics icon
All you pun-loving Greeks and Romans out there, I have created a quiz just for you! Just pick the answer that's the worst joke, and you should do just fine!
Average 10Q
897 plays
Feb 13 06
pu2-ke-qi-ri
24 trivia quiz  Noble Steeds I: Ancient and Medieval icon
Horses (well, I refer to one mule so let's make it 'equines') and riders ancient and medieval. Questions range from 'everyone ought to know it' to quite obscure... the bulk probably tend toward the latter end of the spectrum.
Difficult 10Q
1326 plays
Apr 26 02
xaosdog
25 trivia quiz  The World in 1000...B.C. icon
This quiz is a very general survey of what the world looked like politically in 1000 B.C. Keep in mind that some dates are approximations...1000 B.C. was a long time ago after all! Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
3171 plays
May 31 02
thejazzkickazz gold
26 trivia quiz  American Civilizations icon
Hi! This is a short quiz about the ancient cultures, history and mythologies of Central and South America. Some of the questions are easy, some probably not so easy. Good luck!
Difficult 10Q
972 plays
Jul 26 03
Zyxzewski
27 trivia quiz  Ancient Warfare icon
Throughout the ages combat techniques and equipment have changed. Test you knowledge of the equipment, skills and tactics employed by ancients armies.
Difficult 20Q
1134 plays
Aug 24 05
Mortifer
28 trivia quiz  The Barbarians of Europe icon
This quiz tests the knowledge of the barbarian tribes of early Europe, like the Visigoths and Ostrogoths, Huns, Vandals.
Average 10Q
1935 plays
Jun 03 03
CzarManx
29 trivia quiz  Ancient History icon
Hello - and welcome to my first quiz. I'll keep this short. Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
1389 plays
Jan 11 07
trajancaesar
30 trivia quiz  Ancient Hittite History icon
The mysterious Hittites...who were they...where did they come from...where did they go? Perhaps this quiz will shed some light on these questions...and leave you curious for more...enjoy!
Very Difficult 10Q
879 plays
Jun 20 02
thejazzkickazz gold
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Some sample questions from this category:

* The Peloponnesian War began in 431 B.C. and was fought between what two cities?
* The First Triumvirate was established in 60 B.C. by Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and this Roman general and consul. He was one of Caesar's many enemies and his son-in-law,he became a ruler of Rome. Who was he?
* Stonehenge is thought to have been built over a 1500 year period. Approximately when is Stonehenge thought to have been started?
* King Philip II of Macedonia was assassinated in 336 B.C. and was succeeded by his son. Who was he?
* Which of the following is NOT one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
* Ancient forms of written communication in Mesopotamia were called what?
* What leader is responsible for creating the Persian Empire of the 6th century B.C.?
* Who inhabited the Italian peninsula prior to the Romans?
* Rome and Carthage fought each other in the Punic Wars. How many Punic Wars were there?
* The expression 'an eye for an eye' has come to symbolize the principle behind what code of laws?
* Which is a Roman achievement in the 2nd century B.C. (200-101 B.C.)?
* The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for which Egyptian ruler?
* What nation was settled by the Amorites, a Semitic people from the Arabian peninsula, in 2100 B.C.?
* Which ruler was the last Egyptian Pharaoh to hold part of Palestine?
* Although the Japanese did not start writing their history until approx. 600 A.D., the first Japanese people came from the Korean peninsula in what century B.C.?
* In the Homer's The 'Odyssey', where is Odysseus trying to find his way home to?
* Which Herod was in power during the time Jesus of Nazareth was born and also ordered the massacre of the innocents?
* Which Pharaoh is believed to be the Pharaoh during the Hebrew's exodus from Egypt?
* Before Julius Caesar became Consul for the second time, he was the Governor and military leader of what province?
* Of the six vanished ancient Wonders of the World, which was the last to disappear?

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