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Average Middle School U.S History
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If you were in middle school today you might be expected to know the answers to most of these questions. Let's see how much you remember.
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Easy
10 Q
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Jack212
Dec 14 06
11373 plays
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Ohio's Role in the Civil War
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Ohio's role in the Civil War.
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Tough
10 Q
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einier
Jan 01 09
396 plays
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A Fatal Fraud: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
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This infamous literary forgery served as the pretext for much of the anti-Semitic violence of the twentieth century, including the Holocaust. Sadly, it is still very much with us.
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Difficult
10 Q
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jouen58
Jun 18 04
783 plays
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Hell and High Water--the Flood of '97
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In April 1997, along the Minnesota-North Dakota state line, a flood of record proportions occurred. This quiz is about that natural disaster. The title is from a book about the flood from which much of this information comes.
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Tough
20 Q
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austinnene
Feb 10 08
204 plays
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Battle of the Little Big Horn
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This will test you knowledge of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, more popularly known as "Custer's Last Stand,". This battle was fought along the ridges, hills, and ravines above the Little Bighorn River on June 25th & 26th, 1876.
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Difficult
10 Q
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KingCanute
Dec 02 07
1965 plays
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A Slice in Time: 1990s World History
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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 Q
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brewster76
Dec 01 08
2217 plays
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Albert Speer: The Good Nazi
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Late in WWII the British war press labeled Albert Speer 'the most important man in Germany.' Others refer to him as 'the only good Nazi.' Play the quiz and decide for yourself.
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Tough
10 Q
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Bertho
Jul 21 04
1323 plays
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The A-Z of Project Apollo
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Here are some random questions about project Apollo from the development stage to the final landing. Most of them are fairly straightforward but some might require a little reflection.
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Tough
25 Q
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mstanaway
Sep 13 08
474 plays
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The Protestant Reformation Part 2 : Martin Luther
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My second installment of the Protestant Reformation focusing on Martin Luther's life. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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Elfarcher78
Mar 07 08
693 plays
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Jamaica: A Bit of History (1494-1962)
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My ninth quiz! This is a brief quiz on Jamaica, a country with a colourful and sometimes bloody history. Care to walk the plank?.
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Difficult
10 Q
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benniebenbenny
Feb 14 07
381 plays
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Rudolf Hoess - Unparalleled Evil
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This is quiz number 4 of 5 in the series of Nazis responsible for one of the worst atrocities in history. (Not to be confused with deputy leader of the Nazi party - Rudolf Hess).
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Tough
10 Q
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jonnowales
Aug 30 07
498 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
2568 plays
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Mummy's the Word!
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How much do you know about the ancient Egyptian art of mummification?
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Average
10 Q
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ponycargirl
Sep 16 08
1410 plays
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The War of Spanish Succession, 1701-1713/14
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The War of Spanish Succession decided who would succeed to the Spanish throne after the death of Carlos II in 1700. This was a conflict between France and the rest of Europe, who were desperate to prevent France from becoming a superpower.
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Tough
10 Q
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hannafran
Mar 22 08
303 plays
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Roxana: Wife of Alexander the Great
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Imagine being the wife of the world's greatest conqueror. Roxana of Bactria lived this unusual reality, as consort to Alexander the Great.
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Tough
10 Q
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pagiedamon
Jun 20 08
384 plays
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Prussia in the 18th Century
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This is my first quiz. This will cover the history of the now vanished state of Prussia in Europe. This first quiz covers the 18th Century.
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Tough
10 Q
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rwillia1
Feb 19 08
387 plays
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The Marble Man
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Some interesting trivia about one of the most significant characters in America's past. This quiz deals mostly with aspects of Robert E. Lee's life before the Civil War and only touches on his Confederate service. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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guitarman96
Jun 18 06
876 plays
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Soldiers like Others ... 3
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The German soldier endured the same hardships that his adversaries endured. He certainly was no superman. He was simply a soldier like other soldiers on the Western Front.
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 07 08
540 plays
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Alien Runways and Hallucinogenic Cacti
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The Nazca Lines of Peru are one of the world's greatest ancient mysteries. Several theories have risen as to why they were built. You may be surprised what archaeologists have come up with.
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Average
10 Q
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trident87
Oct 24 06
2682 plays
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The Cycles of China
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The Chinese have always thought of life in cycles, and in Chinese history it seems that this belief is true; with the rise and fall of dynasties there was always a rise and fall in culture. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on Imperial China!
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Average
15 Q
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dijonmustard
Apr 17 07
1002 plays
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Undies Through the Ages
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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 Q
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Cymruambyth
Jan 13 09
561 plays
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The Poilu: 1914-18
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The French soldier served with distinction on the Western Front despite enormous hardships. He was a soldier like other soldiers.
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
May 25 09
228 plays
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Life in Victorian England
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The Victorian Age of England is the period during Queen Victoria's long reign from 1837-1901. Famous as an era of strict morals and archaic customs, Victorian daily life continues to fascinate.
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Average
10 Q
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pagiedamon
Sep 19 08
1338 plays
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George B. McClellan
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George B. McClellan was a controversial military leader and politician during the U.S. Civil War period. Please take this quiz on McClellan's life.
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Tough
10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Apr 07 09
327 plays
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The Korean War
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Ten questions about the Korean War.
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Average
10 Q
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stengun
Feb 29 08
1218 plays
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Britain in WWII: The Battle of the Atlantic
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This is the third of five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a topic I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and allowed me to broaden my knowledge of the subject.
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Average
10 Q
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doublemm
Jan 15 09
888 plays
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Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering
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Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering was a man of contradictions. Physically brave but a moral coward, highly intelligent but a dissipated drug abuser, Goering bluffed his way to infamy.
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Tough
10 Q
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cryppie
Apr 01 07
816 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
612 plays
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The Tragedy of the Cult at Jonestown
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The events that took place at Jonestown helped shape society's definition of a cult- this is my tribute to those that died.
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Average
10 Q
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Leah457
Mar 21 07
1344 plays
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Stalin's Rise to Power
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Following the death of Lenin there was a vacant space for leader of the Bolshevik party. This quiz looks at the contenders for this title and the reasons why Joseph Stalin emerged as supreme autocratic ruler.
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Average
10 Q
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doublemm
Jul 10 09
291 plays
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