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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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61 History of the World: V
This focuses primarily on other parts of the world.
Difficult
10 Q
0c0c0c
Dec 06 06
1221 plays
62 History of the World: X
The Industrial Revolution turned a farming world, into a manufacturing and technological haven. From 1840-1925, the world became smaller and smaller.
Tough
10 Q
0c0c0c
Feb 17 07
1170 plays
63 Historical Terms III
More teasers on Historical Terms, some old and some not quite so old, but all still relevant. I hope you enjoy them.
Difficult
10 Q
trojan11
Dec 14 07
978 plays
64 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
10122 plays
65 History of the Americas
How much do you know about the Americas? Questions on Canada, the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
Difficult
10 Q
weusedtosing21
Mar 20 09
492 plays
66 Quiztory The Eighth
'Historians are like deaf people who go on answering questions that no one has asked them.' (Tolstoy). Ten historical questions on Asia, Africa and South America ... By special request from a fellow history addict ... Good luck.
Tough
10 Q
Ikabud
Dec 04 01
2517 plays
67 How high would you score?
Ever heard of the Junior Certificate? It's an exam for 14/15 year olds half way through second level education. These questions come from one section. I have adapted them to multiple choice, students get no hints. Have fun and enjoy something different.
Average
25 Q
Fiachra
Sep 18 03
5562 plays
68 Enticing World History
Some general world history questions for you to enjoy.
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Apr 17 00
3438 plays
69 Survey of World History
This quiz is Funtrivia's first general survey of world history. I will endeavor, in this quiz, to ask some questions which fairly cover the numerous countries and cultures of the world...good luck!
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Mar 11 00
3813 plays
70 Circular History
Ever heard the phrase "six degrees of Kevin Bacon"? Here is a quiz that is a little like that. We start in a place in time and by question ten we should be back there again with a brief trip around some interesting historical highlights!
Tough
10 Q
JWJHope
Mar 16 05
1554 plays
71 Quiztory The Seventh
'History will say that the right honorable gentleman was wrong in this matter. I know it will, because I shall write the history.' Quote by Sir Winston Churchill. Ten more historical ponderables. Good luck.
Tough
10 Q
Ikabud
Nov 29 01
2148 plays
72 Interesting World History
Here's a quiz about some historical events in Europe (and elsewhere). I hope you enjoy them.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Nov 12 00
5085 plays
73 Modern History - Missing Links
Here's another 'missing links' quiz where you'll have to find the suitable choice, given a series of related names. The questions will cover up aspects up to the 19th century.
Tough
10 Q
Mr5
Apr 29 03
2796 plays
74 Philo-Semites in history
Though arguably the most despised and persecuted minority in human history, the Jews have also had brave defenders and committed friends, often in unusual places. See how many you know.
Difficult
10 Q
coolupway
Nov 25 02
1317 plays
75 History of the World: III
This part of History of the World focuses on the Iron Age.
Tough
10 Q
0c0c0c
Nov 24 06
1191 plays
76 Pharaohs, Tsars, Emperors, Kings and Queens II
A brief quiz on different rulers who have had an impact on our world one way or another.
Tough
10 Q
Jaffas85
Nov 09 01
3483 plays
77 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
8469 plays
78 General History
My history quiz with an emphasis on modern events.
Difficult
20 Q
bubblesfromoz
Dec 20 00
3363 plays
79 A History Salad
...with Ingredients from Mainly European and American History and spiced Up with Some Middle-East Extras. Multiple Choice is the rule (So: if you have no idea, you still can try your luck !).
Difficult
10 Q
flem-ish
Apr 28 01
4131 plays
80 History of the World: I
Are you a history buff? If so, this quiz is for you! If you aren't a history buff, try anyway. You might find out you know a more than you think.
Tough
10 Q
0c0c0c
Nov 12 06
2526 plays
81 History Throughout the Ages
This quiz contains questions about many different types of history, from Nostradamus to Harry Truman.
Tough
10 Q
dilemma
Aug 06 01
3399 plays
82 Travels Through History
Hello, you must be the new assistant I sent for. I'm Prof. Quark and this is my Time Machine. Now, I'm sending my apprentice back in time and he'll report back to us. Sadly I'm terrible with History so I'll need your help to figure out where he is.
Average
10 Q
easyrider312
Aug 20 04
2604 plays
83 The World's Story
From the invention of the wheel to the Cold War this test has an array of questions from history.
Average
10 Q
Piecrust
Jun 04 01
2730 plays
84 More History 101
Another batch of history questions. Hope you enjoy it.
Tough
25 Q
Livefan
May 30 00
4113 plays
85 Quiztory The First
Just a few historical teasers... good luck.
Difficult
10 Q
Ikabud
Nov 04 01
2283 plays
86 Fun History VIII
Ten questions about some well known historical figures and events.
Difficult
10 Q
trojan11
Jan 07 07
1185 plays
87 History of the World: VIII
The period 1490 C.E. to 1700 C.E. was the Age of Discovery. A new world across the ocean was found, some small countries built huge empires, and a group of colonies on the Atlantic were starting to grow ...
Tough
10 Q
0c0c0c
Jan 21 07
792 plays
88 Quiztory The Fifth
'History repeats itself. Historians repeat each other.' A quote by Philip Guedalla, a British writer... So repeating history and probably others, here are another ten questions. Good Luck.
Tough
10 Q
Ikabud
Nov 13 01
1086 plays
89 Quiztory The Second
More mixed historical teasers... Good Luck.
Tough
10 Q
Ikabud
Nov 05 01
1602 plays
90 General History
This is a very general quiz about everything from world leaders to the Constitution. Good luck and enjoy it!
Tough
20 Q
evelina0606
Mar 29 01
3966 plays
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Last Updated Nov 21 09 5:44 AM


Some sample questions from this category:

* The Romans used the phrase 'ne plus ultra' to refer to what geographical feature?
* The impeachment and trial of Warren Hastings lasted how long in the British Parliament?
* When crossing through the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, what direction are you going?
* How many countries border Turkey?
* Why did Queen Elizabeth I imprison Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London?


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