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The "Write" Stuff
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Writing emerged-- for the first time ever-- in fourth millennium BCE in Southern Babylonia. What forces catalyzed the invention of writing? How was this first writing system invented and used? Take this quiz to find out!
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Tough
10 Q
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pu2-ke-qi-ri
Jun 27 08
897 plays
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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
2550 plays
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Alexander's Journey
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Travel on this journey with Alexander the Great, to visit the many places he saw during his incredible life.
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Tough
15 Q
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ponycargirl
Dec 04 08
1260 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
870 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
177 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
876 plays
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Masada
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Today Masada is one of the most popular destinations of tourists visiting Israel. What happened there in the first century that has made it a modern symbol of Jewish survival?
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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
May 29 09
402 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., 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
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 16 02
1707 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
16917 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
6672 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
3531 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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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Nov 17 08
615 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
513 plays
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The History of Sumer
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Covering one of the earliest civilizations in human history, this quiz covers the history of Sumeria in a nutshell. Have fun!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 25 01
2799 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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Tough
10 Q
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nathraq
Apr 13 09
468 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
1275 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
798 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
8571 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
300 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
6039 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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 04 02
2964 plays
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Army of the Early Roman Empire
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This quiz deals with the basic make up of the Roman legion in the early days of empire. Although similar to the Army of the Republic, the Imperial legions underwent some significant changes in the early years of imperial rule.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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trojan11
Sep 13 08
606 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
3207 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
4872 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
3660 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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Tough
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Oct 03 08
393 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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10 Q
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rblayer
Feb 21 04
3711 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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 20 02
1086 plays
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The Dacians
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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zamolxe
Sep 13 05
510 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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Tough
10 Q
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Gimpess
Jan 19 05
3060 plays
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