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Tudor Name Game
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The people of Tudor-era England were an awfully unimaginative lot when it came to naming their children. See if you can sort out who's who in these questions!
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guitargoddess
May 20 09
558 plays
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Fragrant People
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There is a long tradition of naming flowers, especially roses, for famous people. Can you guess who has had a rose named for them from the clues?
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StarStruck60
Mar 30 09
957 plays
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The Life and Times of Richard III
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Forget everything you've ever heard about Richard III. This quiz is about the real Richard, not the monster conjured by Tudor propagandists. I dedicate this quiz to all Ricardians and to fellow FunTrivia member Mutchisman for reasons he knows about.
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Cymruambyth
Jan 31 07
696 plays
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100 Greatest Britons - Part 9
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This is the ninth of a series of quizzes based on the results of a public vote undertaken by the BBC in 2002. Working in reverse order, this quiz will cover numbers 20-11.
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Supersal1
Jan 09 09
1254 plays
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Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon
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Annie Jump Cannon was born on December 11, 1863 and died on April 13, 1941. She was a very famous astronomer who is unfortunately, not well known. Hopefully, this quiz will help to change that.
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almach
Feb 02 07
150 plays
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So You Want to be a Sheepherder
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Are you unafraid of wolves? Does the smell of wet wool seem pleasant? Is standing alone on a hill in the dark of night surrounded by animals your idea of a fun time? Take this quiz to see if you have what it takes to herd sheep.
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deputygary
Jun 27 07
1392 plays
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The Life and Works of Thomas Nashe
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Thomas Nashe is one of the most interesting, not to mention funny, of all Elizabethan writers. He was rash, egotistical, and nearly always broke and in some kind of trouble. A man after my own heart.
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daver852
Jan 04 08
153 plays
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Stephen King: Horror and So Much More
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Stephen King is a writer who has created elegantly-written works in the genres of horror and fantasy. I hope this quiz, my first, motivates you to pick up any of his books and enjoy!
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austinnene
Nov 12 07
1149 plays
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The Amazing Andy Warhol
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Andy Warhol was an American icon in the 1960's and beyond. How much do you really know about this revolutionary man?
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smartieamy
Jul 25 09
189 plays
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The Case of Betty Broderick
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Betty Broderick had it all. She was like Cinderella having a ball. She was sweet and gentle, loving and kind, that is until the day she lost her mind. What drove the perfect mother and wife to murder? To find out the answers, enter if you dare!
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DakotaNorth
Mar 03 03
1881 plays
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The Case Of The Brentwood Murders
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This quiz is about the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The trial was called the 'Trial of the Century.' But did O.J. Simpson really murder them? If not, who did? To find out the answers, enter if you dare.
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25 Q
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DakotaNorth
May 09 02
4224 plays
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Famous People Linked to Leicestershire
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Partly because of its central location, Leicestershire has figured large in the history of England. Over the centuries there have been many famous people that have a link with the county. How many can you recognise?
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romeomikegolf
Aug 12 07
477 plays
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A to Z of Philosophers - 'B'
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Second quiz in the series of the lives of philosophers - alphabetically of course. Next up the letter 'B' and Francis Bacon, Jeremy Bentham and Boethius. Enjoy!
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jonnowales
Feb 03 09
189 plays
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Do You Remember Martha?
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Since my name is Martha, I thought a quiz about famous "Marthas" might be fun. Please enjoy my first quiz.
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Blindlady-27
Aug 06 09
498 plays
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Scandalous (and other ) Poets and Their Poems
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This quiz provides you with some biographical data and a few lines of verse, and all you have to do is identify the poet. All poets are from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and are mainly of the Romantic movement.
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bracklaman
Dec 22 04
603 plays
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Brontes - the Angria and Gondal years
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Before their more famous novels were published, the Bronte sisters and their brother Branwell wrote hundreds of stories and poems about the imaginary kingdoms of Angria and Gondal. This quiz tests your knowledge of these creative years.
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Wordpie
May 17 07
195 plays
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Famous Fighters
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Some of the most notable figures in history knew how to handle themselves in a tussle! Can you identify these fine combatants who are better known for other things?
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stuthehistoryguy
Mar 13 09
1017 plays
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The Face Behind the Pen
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You know the name, the clues are just a bit more personal than usual! Who is the famous author--all multiple-choice so take a guess.
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fringe
Sep 26 02
4689 plays
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Owners of Famous People - A Cat's Eye View
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We cats have been responsible for many pivotal moments in history. Our "owners" have made landmark decisions, discovered incredible theories, written amazing works and fought incredible battles. Or have they?
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Nannanut
Nov 05 04
2049 plays
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La Malinche: Forgotten Mother
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Just how much do you know about Hernán Cortés' interpreter and lover? Take this quiz to find out!
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tiffanyram
Jun 23 06
207 plays
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The Lobotomist
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What do you know about Dr. Walter Freeman, "The Henry Ford of Lobotomy?" The information is taken from the PBS program "The Lobotomist."
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ponycargirl
Mar 25 09
219 plays
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To Marry A King
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The women who, for better or for worse, married Europe's reigning or future monarchs.
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VampireRed
Dec 11 07
720 plays
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Those We Lost in 2009 Pt II
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2009 saw the passing of many great people who made significant contributions to all facets of our lives. In part two, we look at those who left us from May to August.
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Snowman
Sep 18 09
783 plays
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January 5 Birthdays
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January 5 is National Bird Day, National Whipped Cream Day, and George Washington Carver Recognition Day in the US, but Carver was not born on this day. Do you know who was?
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illiniman14
Jul 20 09
315 plays
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Boleyn Mania
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A short quiz on the infamous Boleyn family.
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ditsygurl
Apr 20 08
1383 plays
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F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald
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Scott and Zelda were the couple who epitomized the Jazz Age. They were both creative writers who drew on their own experiences to write their fiction. Let's explore their short and tragic lives.
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Polaris101
Mar 15 05
366 plays
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South Africans - Who am I (Part 2)
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How much do you know about prominent South Africans?
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madison_17
Jan 26 08
297 plays
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History of Pirates
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This quiz is about the history of piracy and pirates at sea.
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reenarage
Aug 09 07
2409 plays
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The Murder of Innocence
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Shanda was an innocent 12 year old girl at the time of her death. What was the motive for her murder? Who or what could have taken the life of this little girl? To find out the answers, enter if you dare.
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DakotaNorth
Sep 23 02
2292 plays
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The Sam Sheppard Murder Case
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The Sam Sheppard case was one of the celebrated murder cases of its day. (It was supposedly the inspiration for the classic "Fugitive" TV series that starred David Janssen.)
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robert362
Jul 19 04
993 plays
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