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Fascinating facts and tantalizing tidbits of history from all over the world, highlighting individuals, nations, conflicts ... anything and everything you're looking for is here for your playing pleasure. Quizzes on Royal Families and Dynasties are located in the People category.

folder African (22) folder Ancient History (285)
folder Asian (149, 1 new) folder Pre-History (8)
folder Canadian (37) folder Famous Dates (200, 1 new)
folder European (453, 1 new) folder Nostalgia (149)
folder Latin America (44) folder Specialized History (228)
folder Oceania (43) folder War History (569, 3 new)
folder U.S. History (692, 2 new) folder 20th & 21st Centuries (161)
folder World History (148, 1 new) folder Mixed Bag (88)
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1 The Mexican Inquisition coolicon
Many people know of the Spanish Inquisition, how much do you know of the Inquisition in colonial Mexico?
 Difficult 10 qns
387 plays
 Feb 03 07
airflorida
2 A Slice in Time: 1990s World History coolicon
See how much you know about the people, places and events of the last decade of the 20th century.
 Average 10 qns
1632 plays
 Dec 01 08
brewster76 gold
3 The "Write" Stuff coolicon
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!
 Tough 10 qns
738 plays
 Jun 27 08
pu2-ke-qi-ri
4 You from Jersey? coolicon
What exit? Twenty questions about the real history of The Garden State -- and nothing about the Turnpike. Or the Parkway. Or Interstate 80.
 Difficult 20 qns
912 plays
 May 04 07
ignotus
5 The Original Seven Mercury Astronauts coolicon
In 1959, seven men were chosen from over 100 applicants to become America's first astronauts in the Mercury Project of the early 1960s. See if you can identify them from the facts provided.
 Tough 10 qns
462 plays
 Dec 08 08
drushalli
6 About the Bismarck coolicon
Quiz about the short life of the Battleship Bismarck.
 Average 15 qns
3030 plays
 Jun 19 02
bowsoljah
7 World War II American Aircraft coolicon
Test your knowledge of US fighter and bomber aircraft deployed both in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.
 Tough 20 qns
3177 plays
 Nov 27 06
dmiles54
8 Keeping Waco Wacky coolicon
For many years I lived in the city of Waco, Texas. Waco is not just known for the Branch Davidian disaster, but for a lot of other things as well. How well do you know Waco?
 Tough 15 qns
459 plays
 Sep 04 07
sfasu1999
9 A German Miscellany, 1810-1910 coolicon
A mixture of questions on less well known aspects of the period. Relax and enjoy!
 Tough 10 qns
519 plays
 Mar 06 08
bloomsby editor
10 The Death Sentence in 20th Century Britain coolicon
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.
 Tough 10 qns
1026 plays
 Dec 04 04
baldricksmum
11 The British Crown Jewels coolicon
Kept safe in the Tower of London, What do you know about these priceless gems?
 Difficult 10 qns
447 plays
 Feb 02 09
smpdit gold
12 Regency England: History and Culture coolicon
Are you well versed in England's Regency Period? Get a "10" on this quiz and earn your Regency scholarship award!
 Average 10 qns
2556 plays
 Apr 30 05
uglybird gold
13 The Dutch in the New World coolicon
In 1609 Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson River Valley for the Dutch East India Company. The Netherlands controlled the area until 1664 and in this time established New Netherland and laid the groundwork for towns that still exist today.
 Tough 15 qns
369 plays
 Nov 11 08
Shaffyre
14 Wild Irish Women coolicon
This is a quiz about women throughout Irish history, from prehistoric times right up to the twentieth century. Enjoy!
 Difficult 10 qns
1626 plays
 May 09 03
belleepoque
15 King Canute coolicon
Quiz on the famous Viking, King Canute.
 Tough 10 qns
264 plays
 Apr 25 08
pagiedamon editor
16 Alaskan History 2: Russian Alaska coolicon
With as interesting a history as any state in the union, Alaska began its road to statehood with its official "discovery" by the Russians.
 Difficult 10 qns
381 plays
 Feb 05 07
chikal98
17 The Trail of Tears coolicon
This quiz is about 'The Cherokee Trail of Tears' and what caused it. Good luck!
 Difficult 10 qns
804 plays
 Jan 14 08
tankhenry
18 Civil War: "Ride with the Wind" coolicon
The gallant Cavaliers and their thundering Chargers that carried them into legend and beyond.
 Difficult 20 qns
369 plays
 Feb 04 09
ricbatcheller
19 Wannsee Protocol coolicon
This was the blueprint for the "Final Solution" of the Nazis - their despicable plan to rid Europe (and eventually the world) of Jews. This quiz is taken directly from the minutes of the meeting.
 Tough 10 qns
756 plays
 Jul 06 07
LeroyFishead
20 Good Times Rolling: Conestoga Wagons coolicon
It could very well be called the 'wagon that won the West.' Conestoga wagons carried pioneers from the East to the wide-open West. Come along on a bouncy but enjoyable journey.
 Average 10 qns
294 plays
 May 20 09
lompocjoe
21 Pivotal Moments in Nazi History coolicon
This quiz takes a quick look at moments that shaped German, European and world history from 1923 through 1939. I hope you like it!
 Average 10 qns
603 plays
 Mar 14 09
jonnowales gold
22 The Mighty Flying Fortress coolicon
This quiz is about one of the most famous bombers of World War II, the B-17 Flying Fortress.
 Tough 15 qns
1716 plays
 Oct 19 07
barisax14
23 Civil War Mixture coolicon
A Civil War who, what, and when?
 Very Difficult 15 qns
894 plays
 Dec 21 08
ricbatcheller
24 Overview of Jewish History coolicon
This quiz covers Jewish history from Biblical times all the way up to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. The questions refer mostly to major events, the Diaspora, and Zionism. Good luck.
 Difficult 10 qns
474 plays
 Mar 07 09
Headrock
25 Undies Through the Ages coolicon
Let's take a peek into underwear drawers past and present. Nothing salacious, you understand! My sources for information are 'Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear' by Elaine Benson and John Esten, Wikipedia, and other web sites.
 Difficult 15 qns
495 plays
 Jan 13 09
Cymruambyth gold
26 A Slice in Time: 1940s History 2 coolicon
This is the second of my quizzes on world events, people and places made famous from 1940-1949. Good Luck!
 Tough 10 qns
1053 plays
 Jul 29 08
brewster76 gold
27 Civil War - Who, What, Where? coolicon
Who was the first, what was the second, and I don't know the third. Do you?
 Difficult 15 qns
984 plays
 Dec 31 08
ricbatcheller
28 Pogroms and Ghettos, 1096 Onwards coolicon
The persecution of Jews in Europe intensified sharply with the Crusades, and continued for a very long time. Test your knowledge, and discover more.
 Difficult 10 qns
306 plays
 Jun 25 08
bloomsby editor
29 Anglo-Scottish battles coolicon
This quiz is on battles where a significant number of English (or Anglo-Saxons) fought a significant number of Scots ? not necessarily battles between England and Scotland.
 Very Difficult 10 qns
201 plays
 Mar 13 09
tnrees
30 The Moon: So Close, Yet So Far coolicon
This is a quiz honoring those who have journeyed to the Moon, but never had the chance to set foot on lunar soil.
 Difficult 10 qns
594 plays
 Nov 05 06
mcdubb gold
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