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1 Queer History and Culture 2.0 coolicon
Another quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. ("Queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
 Tough 10 qns
624 plays
 Sep 15 08
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2 Queer History and Culture 1.0 coolicon
A quiz on people and events that have challenged Western concepts of gender. (Please note that "queer" in this context is not an insult; it is an omnibus term for those outside the dominant gender and sexuality paradigm.)
 Tough 10 qns
576 plays
 Sep 14 08
stuthehistoryguy gold
3 Notable Gay History over the Centuries coolicon
This quiz covers centuries of gay and lesbian history. In cases involving persons identified here as homosexuals, either the persons were openly gay, or there was significant credible evidence of their sexual orientation.
 Average 10 qns
2784 plays
 Jan 13 03
woofi
4 20th Century Gay History : Part III coolicon
The third in a series of modern gay history. See how much you know!
Average 10 qns
2304 plays
 Jan 08 03
woofi
5 20th Century Gay History: Part I coolicon
The history of gays and lesbians has been very much a part of daily life in recent history. Here are some highlights, or in some cases, lowlights, of recent gay and lesbian history.
 Average 10 qns
2304 plays
 Jan 02 03
woofi
6 Gay Life Through Notable Quotables coolicon
Often, remarkable people add sparkle to the times in which we live through their wit. Others often remind us of the work that is left to be done. Join me in exploring some notable quotes about the gay community by familiar personalities!
 Average 10 qns
2124 plays
 Jan 17 03
woofi
7 20th Century Gay History: Part II coolicon
The second in a series of modern gay history. See how much you know!
 Average 10 qns
1971 plays
 Jan 03 03
woofi
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Some sample questions from this category:

* The Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar at the time, was raided by the police on Friday, June 27th, 1969. Instead of passively enduring another raid, the patrons started a riot that marked the beginning of a more public fight for gay rights. The Stonewall Inn was in which city?
* Dr. Tom Waddell, a member of the 1968 Olympic team, started the Gay Games, which is an international sporting event held every four years. Originally, it was to be called The Gay Olympics, but the name was changed for which reason?
* In April 2000, Governor Howard Dean of this New England state signed a law into effect that extended the rights of same-sex couples to enter into a civil union. This groundbreaking legislation occurred in which state?
* The now-familiar Rainbow Flag was first designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 in San Francisco. The flag now has how many stripes?
* In 1978, San Francisco City Supervisor Dan White murdered openly gay Supervisor Harvey Milk. At the same time, he also assassinated the mayor of San Francisco. Who was that mayor?


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