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The Goths
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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.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bloomsby
May 12 04
3885 plays
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The Third Punic War
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At the opening of the 3rd century BC Carthage was the greatest power in the Western Mediterranean. By 149 BC two brutal wars with Rome had crippled her, and the Romans were ready to move in for the kill.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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bobalmighty
Sep 17 09
1236 plays
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The First European Civilization
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Fifteen hundred years before the Classical Age in Greece, the Minoans built fine palaces, developed writing, and created an intricate plumbing system. Test your knowledge regarding the first European civilization.
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Jul 02 08
1953 plays
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The Assyrian Empire
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Arguably the greatest period of ancient Assyria lasted from 745 until 612 B.C., during which it 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
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 16 02
2574 plays
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Lost Ancient Cities
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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!
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Average
10 Q
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durendal
Aug 22 05
11442 plays
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Operatic Ancient History - Non-Roman
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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!
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Average
15 Q
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JanIQ
Aug 05 06
1206 plays
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Ancient Geography
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Twenty multiple choice questions on ancient locations and peoples.
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Tough
20 Q
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ironikinit
Jul 02 03
7434 plays
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World History
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World History strictly B.C.
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Tough
25 Q
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Sprink1234
Aug 20 00
22587 plays
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Ancient Historical Facts
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Just a few questions about the ancient world. Enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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nerthus
Apr 12 01
11466 plays
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Phoenicia: Merchants of the Mediterranean
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This quiz is about the Phoenicians, an ancient people on the coast of the Mediterranean who were great merchants and seafarers. Hope you enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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Arwen1284
Mar 06 09
759 plays
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The Joy of Archaeology
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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!
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Average
15 Q
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pu2-ke-qi-ri
Aug 09 05
4701 plays
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The World at One
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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...
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 11 02
4467 plays
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B. C. - They Lived Before Christ
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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?
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Average
10 Q
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doomed
Oct 21 04
5280 plays
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World History Made Simple: 2900 - 800 B.C.
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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rblayer
Feb 21 04
6210 plays
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Ancient Civilizations
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Oct 29 01
7737 plays
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The Gallic Wars
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A short, easy quiz on Caesar's Gallic Wars
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Average
10 Q
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nathraq
Apr 13 09
1302 plays
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Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 2
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Descendents of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. How much do you know about the Persians?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 10 08
795 plays
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The First Century: Christians, Romans, and Jews
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This is quiz is on first century events as they concerned Christians, Romans, and Jews.
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Difficult
25 Q
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medvedok
May 18 08
1596 plays
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Traitors and Villains of the Ancient World
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Some of the less honourable members of the ancient world are included in this quiz. Use the clues provided to identify them. Good Luck!
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Average
10 Q
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Gimpess
Jan 19 05
4164 plays
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Ancient Hittite History
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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!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 20 02
1323 plays
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The World in 500...AD!
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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!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 04 02
3501 plays
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Noble Steeds I: Ancient and Medieval
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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.
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Difficult
10 Q
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xaosdog
Apr 26 02
1779 plays
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Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 1
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Descendants of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. What do you know about the Hittites?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 03 08
576 plays
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Mediterranean World of Antiquity
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Welcome to the Mediterranian World of Antiquity.
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Average
10 Q
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the_villain
Sep 14 07
2259 plays
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Those Awesome Phoenicians!
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The Phoenicians made one of the most important contributions to civilization today. What do you know about the Phoenicians and their alphabet?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Nov 17 08
903 plays
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Adventures in Archaeology
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It isn't Indiana Jones, but it's interesting nevertheless.
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 06 04
3888 plays
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AD 1: Dawn of a New Era
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This is a look at some of the events historians say happened in year AD 1. The events themselves were found using historymole.com.
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Average
10 Q
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Ilona_Ritter
May 10 12
435 plays
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Ancient Civilizations
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A little bit of ancient history.
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Average
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 26 01
9498 plays
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World History Made Simple - 5500 - 3000 B.C.
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Sure it happened a long, long time ago. But the effects of these ten historical events are felt to this date. But ten dates from a two thousand five hundred year period should'nt be asking too much. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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rblayer
Feb 16 04
4098 plays
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The World in 1000...B.C.
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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!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
May 30 02
4104 plays
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