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The Mexican Inquisition  
| Many people know of the Spanish Inquisition, how much do you know of the Inquisition in colonial Mexico? |
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Difficult
10 qns |
387 plays |
Feb 03 07 |
airflorida
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| 2 |
A Slice in Time: 1990s World History  
| See how much you know about the people, places and events of the last decade of the 20th century. |
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Average
10 qns |
1632 plays |
Dec 01 08 |
brewster76
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| 3 |
The "Write" Stuff  
| 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 qns |
738 plays |
Jun 27 08 |
pu2-ke-qi-ri
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| 4 |
You from Jersey?  
| What exit? Twenty questions about the real history of The Garden State -- and nothing about the Turnpike. Or the Parkway. Or Interstate 80. |
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Difficult
20 qns |
912 plays |
May 04 07 |
ignotus
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| 5 |
The Original Seven Mercury Astronauts  
| 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. |
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Tough
10 qns |
462 plays |
Dec 08 08 |
drushalli
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| 6 |
About the Bismarck  
| Quiz about the short life of the Battleship Bismarck. |
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Average
15 qns |
3030 plays |
Jun 19 02 |
bowsoljah
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| 7 |
World War II American Aircraft  
| Test your knowledge of US fighter and bomber aircraft deployed both in Europe and the Pacific during World War II. |
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Tough
20 qns |
3177 plays |
Nov 27 06 |
dmiles54
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| 8 |
Keeping Waco Wacky  
| 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? |
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Tough
15 qns |
459 plays |
Sep 04 07 |
sfasu1999
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| 9 |
A German Miscellany, 1810-1910  
| A mixture of questions on less well known aspects of the period. Relax and enjoy! |
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Tough
10 qns |
519 plays |
Mar 06 08 |
bloomsby
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| 10 |
The Death Sentence in 20th Century Britain  
| 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. |
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Tough
10 qns |
1026 plays |
Dec 04 04 |
baldricksmum
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| 11 |
The British Crown Jewels  
| Kept safe in the Tower of London, What do you know about these priceless gems? |
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Difficult
10 qns |
447 plays |
Feb 02 09 |
smpdit
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| 12 |
Regency England: History and Culture  
| 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 qns |
2556 plays |
Apr 30 05 |
uglybird
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| 13 |
The Dutch in the New World  
| 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. |
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Tough
15 qns |
369 plays |
Nov 11 08 |
Shaffyre
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| 14 |
Wild Irish Women  
| This is a quiz about women throughout Irish history, from prehistoric times right up to the twentieth century. Enjoy! |
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Difficult
10 qns |
1626 plays |
May 09 03 |
belleepoque
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| 15 |
King Canute  
| Quiz on the famous Viking, King Canute. |
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Tough
10 qns |
264 plays |
Apr 25 08 |
pagiedamon
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| 16 |
Alaskan History 2: Russian Alaska  
| With as interesting a history as any state in the union, Alaska began its road to statehood with its official "discovery" by the Russians. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
381 plays |
Feb 05 07 |
chikal98
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| 17 |
The Trail of Tears  
| This quiz is about 'The Cherokee Trail of Tears' and what caused it. Good luck! |
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Difficult
10 qns |
804 plays |
Jan 14 08 |
tankhenry
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| 18 |
Civil War: "Ride with the Wind"  
| The gallant Cavaliers and their thundering Chargers that carried them into legend and beyond. |
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Difficult
20 qns |
369 plays |
Feb 04 09 |
ricbatcheller
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| 19 |
Wannsee Protocol  
| 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. |
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Tough
10 qns |
756 plays |
Jul 06 07 |
LeroyFishead
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| 20 |
Good Times Rolling: Conestoga Wagons  
| 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. |
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Average
10 qns |
294 plays |
May 20 09 |
lompocjoe
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| 21 |
Pivotal Moments in Nazi History  
| This quiz takes a quick look at moments that shaped German, European and world history from 1923 through 1939. I hope you like it! |
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Average
10 qns |
603 plays |
Mar 14 09 |
jonnowales
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| 22 |
The Mighty Flying Fortress  
| This quiz is about one of the most famous bombers of World War II, the B-17 Flying Fortress. |
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Tough
15 qns |
1716 plays |
Oct 19 07 |
barisax14
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| 23 |
Civil War Mixture  
| A Civil War who, what, and when? |
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Very Difficult
15 qns |
894 plays |
Dec 21 08 |
ricbatcheller
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| 24 |
Overview of Jewish History  
| 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. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
474 plays |
Mar 07 09 |
Headrock
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| 25 |
Undies Through the Ages  
| 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. |
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Difficult
15 qns |
495 plays |
Jan 13 09 |
Cymruambyth
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| 26 |
A Slice in Time: 1940s History 2  
| This is the second of my quizzes on world events, people and places made famous from 1940-1949. Good Luck! |
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Tough
10 qns |
1053 plays |
Jul 29 08 |
brewster76
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| 27 |
Civil War - Who, What, Where?  
| Who was the first, what was the second, and I don't know the third. Do you? |
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Difficult
15 qns |
984 plays |
Dec 31 08 |
ricbatcheller
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| 28 |
Pogroms and Ghettos, 1096 Onwards  
| The persecution of Jews in Europe intensified sharply with the Crusades, and continued for a very long time. Test your knowledge, and discover more. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
306 plays |
Jun 25 08 |
bloomsby
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| 29 |
Anglo-Scottish battles  
| 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. |
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Very Difficult
10 qns |
201 plays |
Mar 13 09 |
tnrees
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| 30 |
The Moon: So Close, Yet So Far  
| This is a quiz honoring those who have journeyed to the Moon, but never had the chance to set foot on lunar soil. |
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Difficult
10 qns |
594 plays |
Nov 05 06 |
mcdubb
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