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If It's Not True It's a Good Story
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Some of the most famous stories in history have been partially or totally fabricated by storytellers. Here, Ralph the Llama tries his hoof at historical myth-busting, and attempts to identify how and why some of these stories came to be. Enjoy!
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doublemm
May 28 10
2415 plays
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What Happened in ...? (1990's edition)
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Here we are--the last decade of the 20th century. I hope you enjoy your short trip back through time!
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john_sunseri
Feb 01 10
4017 plays
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Track the Events of the 2000s
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At the turn of the century (and the millennium), the people of the world faced new issues and events which would forever shape out planet. See if you can track the events as they happened year by year in the 2000s decade. Good luck!
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kyleisalive
Jul 07 12
4113 plays
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What Happened in ...? (1940's edition)
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The turbulent decade of the 1940's, year by year. Good luck!
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john_sunseri
Jan 05 10
2250 plays
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Turning in their Graves
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These leaders would turn in their graves if they knew what caused their empires to fall. Let's travel through time and see what happens when we tell them.
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trident
Feb 27 06
17859 plays
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Ten Days That Shook the World
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John Reed's book with this title, published in 1919, was about the October (1917) Revolution in Russia, an event which figuratively shook the world. This quiz is about events that literally shook the world - earthquakes and their aftermaths.
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looney_tunes
Jun 12 10
6795 plays
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Richmond: A Walk Through History
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Richmond is full of history so let's see what there is to see. Most people should do well on this quiz, specific knowledge of Richmond is not necessary. Just answer these easy questions about places in or near the city. Enjoy your visit.
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Polaris101
Sep 29 04
3177 plays
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What Happened in ...? (1970's edition)
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Put on your polyester, slip some disco on the turntable and get ready for the 1970's!
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john_sunseri
Jan 26 10
4272 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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durendal
Aug 22 05
11496 plays
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San Marino: The Ancient Republic
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San Marino is a country that is small in size but large in history. The republic entered the 21st century as the oldest sovereign state in the world. Come inside and discover something of its long history.
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Snowman
Aug 03 10
2142 plays
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It Was the Best of Times ... The 1960s
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This 'Tale of Two Sixties' quiz recalls some of the historic highs and lows of the decade to show: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'.
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looney_tunes
Feb 01 10
4344 plays
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Badges and Other Symbols of the Holocaust
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This quiz asks you to assume to role of a recent deportee to a concentration camp and interpret your surroundings based on your knowledge of Holocaust symbolism.
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stuthehistoryguy
Nov 01 04
6468 plays
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American Tragedies
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America has had its share of human tragedies over the years. This quiz is about some of those famous tragic events. See how many you remember. Good luck!
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RAgamer51
Jul 03 07
13755 plays
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The American Revolution
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Have you ever wondered how America broke away from England? Find out in this Quiz.
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peach12
Aug 10 09
3135 plays
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Civil War Tourism
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For history buffs, nothing could be better than a historically theme-based vacation. I took a Civil-War themed vacation once, and it was great! This quiz tests your knowledge of Civil War sites that now are also good tourist destinations!
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ben3
Oct 15 07
6768 plays
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Advanced Placement U.S. History
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When some of us went to high school everyone took the same level of courses. Now high schools have Advanced Placement courses which can give students college credit if they do well. Here is your first Advanced Placement quiz!
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Jack212
Dec 18 06
14460 plays
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Medieval Celebrities
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After the fun I had with my Tudor celebrities I decided that that stars of the Medieval time were just as sensational and shouldn't be forgotten! This time I've included a couple of stars from the continent also.
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hj1
Apr 22 08
4698 plays
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Remembering the 60s - 1969 Americana
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Our 'magical mystery tour' of the turbulent 1960s draws to an end with several hundred thousand young people gathered in the New York countryside, and man's footprints on the moon.
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rblayer
Feb 11 05
6702 plays
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Ten Different Minutes in History
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I will give you the specific minute and date of a major world event - and you tell me the event.
*Note all times appear in the the time zone in which they occurred.
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anaxahra
Oct 15 09
4392 plays
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What Happened in ... ?
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I'll go through the decade from 1900 to 1909 with things that happened in each year--you name the event!
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john_sunseri
Dec 15 09
2451 plays
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If Only They Disobeyed Orders
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Generally, you want the military to obey orders. But sometimes the orders are dumb, suicidal, or horrific, and then you want more than blind obedience. This quiz, the result of an author challenge by Buddy1, asks about that particular situation.
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Correspondguy
Dec 31 09
2436 plays
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Key Battles of World War II
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The bloodiest war in history certainly had its pivotal battles that would have a huge impact on its outcome. Most of the battles are fairly well known so it shouldn't be too hard.
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Avalice
May 01 11
2703 plays
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World War 2 in General
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General World War II knowledge that shouldn't be too difficult for most.
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bertho
Jun 19 00
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Eighth Grade U.S. History Test
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These are topics that a typical eighth grader might be expected to study today. Let's see how much you remember from your school days!
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Jack212
Dec 06 06
25125 plays
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Man's Inhumanity to Man
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Join me on a tour of some the outrageous acts that man has committed against his fellow man (please note that this is not a 'top ten' list). Sadly these examples are merely a drop in the bucket. It's enough to make you want to resign from the human race.
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skunkee
Sep 07 06
17088 plays
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Remembering the 60s - 1967 Americana
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Anti-war protesters marched on the Pentagon as the number of U.S. troops in Vietnam rose to more than half a million. Muhammad Ali was stripped of his heavyweight championship for refusing to be drafted into the army.
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rblayer
Jan 26 05
6459 plays
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What Happened in ...? (1960's edition)
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We're back to our decade-by-decade history test, this time in the psychedelic Sixties. Good luck!
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john_sunseri
Jan 25 10
2829 plays
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Poems and Songs of the US Civil War
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The US Civil War was one of the darkest eras in that nation's history. The songs and poems that came out of that time not only shed light on the war but on the feelings and fears that many felt. I hope you enjoy and learn from this little quiz.
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Bigwoo
Jun 09 08
2865 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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trident
Oct 24 06
4347 plays
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American Boomers in the Early 60s
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It was the early 60s. Women wore pillbox hats. Men longed for bigger houses and bigger cars. And then there was Camelot ...
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uglybird
Jul 28 08
4836 plays
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