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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 (19) folder Ancient History (234, 2 new)
folder Asian (133, 2 new) folder Pre-History (6)
folder Canadian (34) folder Famous Dates (159)
folder European (388, 2 new) folder Nostalgia (134)
folder Latin America (42) folder Specialized History (195, 1 new)
folder Oceania (37) folder War History (473, 4 new)
folder U.S. History (587, 2 new) folder 20th & 21st Centuries (138, 2 new)
folder World History (129, 1 new) folder Mixed Bag (75)
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61 trivia quiz  The Battle of Austerlitz coolicon
These questions deals with the Battle of Austerlitz fought in 1805, widely regarded as Napoleon's most brilliant tactical victory.
Difficult 10Q
252 plays
Nov 11 06
waremblem
62 trivia quiz  To Be and Not To Be: Hmong-American History coolicon
The Hmong have survived millennia of assault by some of history�s greatest powers. The open question is: can their unique way of life survive the modern world?
Average 10Q
126 plays
Dec 24 07
stuthehistoryguy gold
63 trivia quiz  The Victorian Underworld coolicon
The Victorian era was a confident, dynamic time - but there was a shadowy side away from the bright lights and technical innovations.
Average 10Q
1476 plays
Dec 04 06
Flapjack44 gold
64 trivia quiz  Claudius and His Empire coolicon
So many seemed to enjoy my first quiz on Claudius that I thougt we might revisit this enigmatic emperor and his reign.
Tough 10Q
219 plays
Mar 24 08
medvedok gold
65 trivia quiz  Could You Command? #1-D-Day coolicon
You are a Captain in the U.S. Army on June 6, 1944. Do you think you can lead your squad safely through D-Day and into Normandy?
Average 10Q
678 plays
Jul 21 07
Provider92
66 trivia quiz  Weapons of the Great War coolicon
There were many innovations in weaponry during World War 1 but some of the weapons used were restyled old favourites. You might know more about them all than you think! Good luck.
Average 10Q
1452 plays
Aug 13 07
BettyBlue gold
67 trivia quiz  The Nanjing Massacre coolicon
A quiz about Japanese atrocities following the fall of the Chinese Republic�s capital, also known as the Rape of Nanking. Though I have used discretion in writing these questions, this topic is not for the squeamish.
Average 10Q
300 plays
Dec 16 07
stuthehistoryguy gold
68 trivia quiz  WWII Armoured Fighting Vehicles : 3 coolicon
Back for a third and possibly last instalment. Topic: WWII American AFVs.
Average 10Q
930 plays
Jan 26 07
Gunter_Viezenz
69 trivia quiz  Flower Power Daze (American) coolicon
How much do you recall of the people, places and things of America's Love Generation...the Hippies?
Easy 10Q
1557 plays
Jun 29 07
harleyrose
70 trivia quiz  Bodyguards coolicon
Throughout history political leaders and the office they hold have been protected by bodyguards and special protection organisations. How much do you know about these units?
Tough 10Q
399 plays
Dec 18 06
mstanaway
71 trivia quiz  Prussia in the 19th Century coolicon
This is my second quiz on Prussia, and covers the 19th Century from the Napoleonic Era to about 1890.
Tough 15Q
204 plays
Feb 27 08
rwillia1 gold
72 trivia quiz  Send 'Em to New South Wales! coolicon
In the late 1700's, the British government decided to reduce the number of criminals in Britain by sending them "beyond the seas" to a remote colony (New South Wales). This quiz is based on Robert Hughes' fine book, "The Fatal Shore".
Tough 10Q
198 plays
Feb 22 08
severnriver gold
73 trivia quiz  USS Yorktown Sinking coolicon
The Yorktown was a ship that was sunk by Japanese torpedoes in World War II. Take this quiz and find out her history.
Average 10Q
405 plays
May 30 07
titanic97
74 trivia quiz  World History Made Simple - 16th Century coolicon
The 16th Century dawned with Da Vinci's masterpiece Mona Lisa in 1503 as the Age of Exploration and the Renaissance continued in full force.
Average 10Q
2367 plays
Jun 15 07
rblayer gold
75 trivia quiz  Hurricane History II coolicon
As requested, the following is another dose of Atlantic Hurricane history. Enjoy!
Very Difficult 10Q
222 plays
Nov 13 07
kuujjuarapik
76 trivia quiz  Eighth Grade U.S. History Test coolicon
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!
Easy 10Q
8751 plays
Dec 06 06
Jack212
77 trivia quiz  Notorious Historical American Firsts coolicon
Not all historical firsts in American history were stellar events. This quiz will explore some of history's notorious and infamous firsts.
Tough 10Q
1479 plays
Nov 29 06
airbossjohnson gold
78 trivia quiz  From New York Newspapers! coolicon
Being the center of news journalism in the United States, articles which appear first in New York's newspapers --past and present-- contain some interesting tidbits of information.
Difficult 10Q
753 plays
Feb 22 07
lompocjoe
79 trivia quiz  Heroes of the Civil War coolicon
In this quiz, there will be questions about the people who fought in the Civil War, the famous women that lived during the war, and a couple of villains, too.
Easy 10Q
840 plays
Jun 25 07
ladramakween
80 trivia quiz  March 21st coolicon
Often the day of the vernal equinox (first day of Spring) and an important date for many historic events and a special day for many people (for my daughter, who was born on this day).
Tough 10Q
387 plays
May 22 07
Oddball
81 trivia quiz  Ninth grade U.S. History: Part 2 coolicon
Here are some more questions that a typical ninth grade student might see in United States History class. Let's see how much you remember from those days!
Easy 10Q
6132 plays
Dec 22 06
Jack212
82 trivia quiz  1932 - Australia coolicon
1932 was difficult year for Australia. It relied heavily on borrowed funds to cope with the Depression. This quiz highlights significant events during that year.
Average 10Q
231 plays
Nov 24 07
skirwood gold
83 trivia quiz  USAAF Aircraft of the Pacific coolicon
A short quiz about some of the USAAF aircraft from the Pacific Theater in WWII.
Average 10Q
723 plays
Sep 02 07
cwelch
84 trivia quiz  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 15Q
264 plays
Sep 04 07
sfasu1999
85 trivia quiz  Seven Days' Battles/Peninsula Campaign coolicon
A quiz on the series of battles fought in the spring of 1862 on the Virginia Peninsula.
Average 10Q
432 plays
Jul 11 06
DarthNefarus
86 trivia quiz  The End of the Reich coolicon
A continuation of events in Hitler's Bunker, and a few more questions besides. Enjoy!
Difficult 10Q
504 plays
Feb 21 08
RangerOne gold
87 trivia quiz  Winfield Scott Hancock: Hancock the Superb coolicon
This quiz is about the superb Civil War major-general Winfield Scott Hancock and his life.
Average 10Q
219 plays
Dec 21 06
eowyngurl
88 trivia quiz  Military Nick-Names coolicon
Nick-names can be terms of affection or witty insights describing character. See if you can identify these military commanders from the Second World War by their nick-names.
Average 10Q
1317 plays
Nov 14 07
mstanaway
89 trivia quiz  Carrying the Fire coolicon
Questions regarding the Gemini and Apollo space programs from Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins� autobiographical book �Carrying the Fire�.
Difficult 25Q
189 plays
Jul 20 07
tinybubs
90 trivia quiz  Random Native American Quiz coolicon
This quiz covers a wide range of Native American facts, past and present.
Tough 10Q
1122 plays
Dec 14 06
TopSky
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