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A sampling of facts from around the world to challenge your general knowledge of world events is presented here.
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31 History Around the World 4
Some history from Asia to Europe to the Americas ... it's basically good old general knowledge, whatever grand title you give it.
Very Difficult
10 Q
EnglishJedi
Sep 10 08
2226 plays
32 World History III
Welcome to World History 1000-1500 AD. Hope you enjoy it.
Tough
25 Q
Sprink1234
Sep 13 00
17136 plays
33 Captivating World History
This is a general world history question scramble. I tried to fairly cover the histories of various areas around the globe. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Apr 10 00
8646 plays
34 History Around the World 2
Historical questions from as far afield as Africa, Europe and the Americas -- ideal for the true all-rounder.
Very Difficult
10 Q
EnglishJedi
Aug 09 08
1776 plays
35 History Around the World 3
Some history, some geography, but essentially just good old general knowledge ...
Very Difficult
10 Q
EnglishJedi
Aug 22 08
2769 plays
36 The Founding of Cities
Cities are the keystone in the foundation of human culture and society, yet the origins of many cities are unknown to most. See how much you know.
Average
10 Q
john86
Sep 16 08
3276 plays
37 World History IV
Welcome to 16th century World History. Hope you enjoy it!
Tough
25 Q
Sprink1234
Jan 03 01
11967 plays
38 World History VI
Welcome to 18th century World History. Hope you enjoy it.
Tough
25 Q
Sprink1234
Mar 19 01
8400 plays
39 The Spanish-American War
What was America's role in the Spanish-American War?
Tough
10 Q
Rey-Dawg
Feb 21 08
1209 plays
40 Name That Dynasty!
Some of the most powerful and interesting dynasties in the world are included below. Your job is to identify the dynasties based on the information provided...good luck!
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Aug 12 00
3606 plays
41 Tough World History
This quiz will begin from the earliest known records to date, and continue to the time of the early Greeks. Enjoy!
Very Difficult
25 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 12 01
3408 plays
42 Times Like These
How much do you know about famous historical periods? Take this quiz and find out!
Average
10 Q
dcpddc478
Apr 14 10
978 plays
43 The 60s Across the Centuries
Something about the decade of the 60s brought out the desire for change- like the urge to rearrange the living room every half century or so.
Difficult
10 Q
sidnobls
Nov 06 07
1074 plays
44 World History Made Simple - 753 BC - 3 AD
If you think Star Trek's Klingons and Romulans were from war-like planets, a peek at our own ancient history might surprise you. My first two quizzes covered 5000 years in twenty questions. Here are ten more dates that bring us to the Common Era.
Average
10 Q
rblayer
Mar 13 04
5232 plays
45 Small Events That Changed the World
If a butterfly flaps its wings in Asia can it cause a hurricane in Brazil? Some small events that started that way and unexpectedly changed the world.
Average
10 Q
corrupt1
Jul 15 09
1281 plays
46 Myth, Legend, Fact
Some history is based on myths, legends or truths and sometimes the myths overshadows the real truth. See if you can distinguish between the various claims.
Difficult
10 Q
rdpollard
Dec 07 07
2601 plays
47 Operatic History - the Fifteenth Century
Here's another instalment in my series about operas and musical theatre plays named after historical events and people. As always, the operatic background was provided by "The Great Opera Book" and www.operone.de.
Tough
10 Q
JanIQ
Feb 04 07
444 plays
48 History of the World: IV
This History of the World quiz is dedicated to the Roman Empire.
Average
10 Q
0c0c0c
Dec 03 06
3054 plays
49 8th Grade History
Stuff I learned in my eighth grade history class.
Average
10 Q
historybuff268
Aug 11 07
4797 plays
50 This Land is MY Land
This quiz is all about countries across the world that fought for their independence ... and won! This quiz is in response to an author challenge by kyleisalive.
Average
10 Q
funktrumpet
Jul 27 11
762 plays
51 General World History
I've tried to be fair with the distribution of questions in this world history quiz. Please enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Apr 11 00
11832 plays
52 The 90s Across the Centuries
The final decade before the turn of the century nudged the world to explore its own spirituality in a variety of ways. How much do you know about people's attempts to know just where they stood in the grand scheme of things?
Very Difficult
10 Q
sidnobls
Apr 29 08
1356 plays
53 General History
These questions about history start out simple, get harder, and end up quite difficult. I hope you enjoy this quiz learn a few things.
Average
15 Q
buguru
Mar 28 02
11157 plays
54 Historic Kaleidoscope
In June 1815 Copenhagen went to Brussels. Do you know what for? If not, you better take this quiz. - It's about a whole batch of funny, strange, surprising and exciting historical facts.
Difficult
10 Q
flem-ish
May 17 01
3762 plays
55 "Revolution"ary
A look at some of the biggest revolutions and uprisings ever.
Tough
10 Q
George95
May 01 11
522 plays
56 Historical Terms (11th to 20th centuries)
This quiz should test your knowledge of some well known historical terms. Some of the terms are old and some quite modern. No 'fill in the blank' questions. All questions are multiple choice. Good luck.
Difficult
10 Q
trojan11
Aug 10 07
2139 plays
57 World History Mixture
This quiz includes questions about various regions and periods. It reminds me of the test I had to pass to confirm my college graduation- there was no structure and you just had to pray they asked about things you knew!
Average
10 Q
KBCoffelt
Jul 23 07
5007 plays
58 Basic World History
How well do you know world history? Play this quiz to find out.
Average
10 Q
Ahmadian95
Jun 15 07
7218 plays
59 History of the World: VI
I hope everyone enjoys this quiz about the Dark Ages!
Difficult
10 Q
0c0c0c
Dec 19 06
2454 plays
60 World History: The Ultimate Test!
There is nothing more satisfying than knowing who our ancestors were and how they lived. This is exactly what World History tries to accomplish. Like World History? Any good at it? Try this quiz!
Tough
10 Q
udbhav
Aug 07 08
1563 plays
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* Why did Queen Elizabeth I imprison Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London?


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