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Raised in the 1660s
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Meet Faith, a young girl growing up in London in the 1660s. Peek into her journal, and try to deduce what she's writing about.
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10 Q
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leith90
Oct 05 09
6792 plays
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The Tudors Re-Write History - Season II
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Season Two of the lavish series Dr. David Starkey called "the randomized arrogance of ignorance." No need to watch. I give you a t.v. plot snippet - you say fact, fiction or something in between.
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Very Difficult
20 Q
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ignotus
Feb 25 09
2439 plays
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Soldiers in Plays Like to Shakespeares
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Modern newspaper editors like short, snappy headlines laced with puns. Just suppose they'd been around during the Tudor period. Here are 'headlines' from ten different decades of the sixteenth century. Which is which?
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Tough
10 Q
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glendathecat
Aug 29 09
969 plays
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Anglo-Saxon History for Dummies
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So you think Anglo-Saxon history is little more than battles, bloodshed, and bullies? Well, so what?
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Average
10 Q
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Pagiedamon
Jan 26 09
3753 plays
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Scots Who Invented The Modern World
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Author and historian Arthur Herman believes this to be the case. Let's review his proposition and identify the Scots who were instrumental in him coming to this conclusion.
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Tough
10 Q
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maddogrick16
Mar 18 10
963 plays
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England in 1000 A.D.
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Do you know what Anglo-Saxon England was like in the year 1000 A.D.?
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Tough
10 Q
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pagiedamon
May 23 08
2028 plays
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The Tudors Re-Write History - Season One
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Season One of this lavish and entertaining series featured a plethora of bogus events, scenery and whatnot -- and a few nuggets of historical fact. How many mistakes did you spot?
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Difficult
25 Q
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ignotus
May 22 08
2382 plays
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Regency England: History and Culture
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Are you well versed in England's Regency Period? Get a "10" on this quiz and earn your Regency scholarship award!
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Apr 30 05
4176 plays
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The Victorian Underworld
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The Victorian era was a confident, dynamic time - but there was a shadowy side away from the bright lights and technical innovations.
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Average
10 Q
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Flapjack44
Dec 04 06
4692 plays
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The UK According to Whitaker: 1900
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I've recently bought a facsimile reprint of Whitaker's Almanac (a British reference book) for 1900. From it I've culled the following ten questions about the UK at the end of the nineteenth century.
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Average
10 Q
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TabbyTom
Nov 04 07
2169 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
1107 plays
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A Millennium of British History
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Yes, that's a lot of history, so I've simplified it by writing only one question per century. The quiz starts in the 11th century and ends in the twentieth. Good luck.
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Jul 12 10
1512 plays
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1960s Britain
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It was a momentous decade, which saw the mini skirt and The Beatles. That's not all that happened, though, so what else can you remember?
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Dec 06 12
615 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
1176 plays
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Of Judges and Regicides
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My guest, William Goffe, was one of 59 signatories of the death warrant for Charles I. He will quiz you regarding the actions of Charles I that led to this extreme expediency.
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Jan 23 05
1833 plays
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Wales Through the Ages
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This quiz takes a brief look at the history of Wales from Roman times through to the present day.
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Tough
15 Q
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StuHern
Jun 07 05
1221 plays
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Some Scottish History Facts
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Due to the great lack of Scottish quizzes on the site, I thought I would do another one, I hope it's not too hard, have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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LindaG
Aug 14 00
4143 plays
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A Brief History of Wales
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The concept of the Welsh nation has been around for a long time, so there is plenty of Welsh history. Here's a real whistle stop tour of some of it!
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Average
10 Q
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huw27
Jun 17 08
975 plays
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Chronology of English History: 1
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The history of England is made up of many stories and legends that sometimes are believed to be just fables, but much of English history is true. Part one of three starts with the turning of the first millenia.
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Average
10 Q
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doomed
Sep 29 07
4740 plays
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Georgians on My Mind
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The Georgian era spanned five Kings and saw many changes. How much do you know about their reigns?
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Average
10 Q
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Christinap
Dec 25 12
240 plays
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The Travails of the Union Jack
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Journey through British history with the hapless Jack as he tests your knowledge of the controversies that plagued the noble Union Jack. (Militant mavens of political correctness may want to skip this one.)
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Sep 27 05
1890 plays
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Odd Man Out Tudor Style!
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You have to find out what doesn't belong in each group of Tudor people and things.
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Tough
20 Q
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princess_1990
Apr 25 07
3594 plays
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The Great Stink
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The Great Stink of 1858 led to a major civil engineering project, the construction of London's sewer network. A Victorian milestone in public health and engineering, I hope you enjoy this unpleasant and smelly, yet interesting topic
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Average
10 Q
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keanet
Jun 01 08
1098 plays
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Medieval Castles of Wales
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Wales is a small country, with a high proportion of castles. What do you know about the Great Castles of Wales?
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Tough
10 Q
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Elanor
Apr 29 02
1380 plays
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2000 Years of British History: 2
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This second part will cover some of the significant events during the period from the beginning of the 18th century to the end of the 20th century.
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Tough
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
May 30 10
543 plays
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Britain in the 1950s
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This quiz is about Britain and the British people during the 1950s.
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Tough
15 Q
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Big-al1st
Mar 20 07
2976 plays
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The British Crown Jewels
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Kept safe in the Tower of London, What do you know about these priceless gems?
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Difficult
10 Q
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smpdit
Feb 02 09
759 plays
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The Peasants Are Revolting!
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This quiz is all about the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 that forced England to reconsider the practicalities of its feudal system. Best of luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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KatieK54
Feb 04 11
315 plays
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Britain in the 1960s
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Continuing with the 1960s theme, see if you can remember some of the events that affected Great Britain during this period.
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Difficult
15 Q
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Big-al1st
Jul 01 07
3342 plays
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Whose Reign Was It?
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This quiz refers to events in the reigns of different English monarchs.
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Average
15 Q
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hj1
Oct 06 07
4170 plays
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