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Famous New Yorkers  
| Many people contributed the greatness of New York and the world. In this quiz, you will be asked to identify some of the more famous Gothamites. |
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Tough
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10Q |
765 plays |
Jan 23 07 |
rocco6557
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Famous South Carolinians  
| This is a quiz on just a few of South Carolinas famous people. I hope you enjoy! |
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Tough
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10Q |
345 plays |
Jul 05 07 |
AmonAmarth
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Americans Amok in Australia!  
| They came over here, some of them ingratiated themselves with the locals, but some ticked us off big time! What were they doing here and who were these Yanks anyway? And yes, some of the author content is very tongue in cheek! |
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Tough
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10Q |
339 plays |
Sep 29 07 |
FussBudget
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Notable and Famous Italian Immigrants  
| Italian immigrants have made many invaluable and varied contributions to American life and culture. This quiz is in honor of my maternal grandparents Nicholas and Mary Scarpa. Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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25Q |
405 plays |
Oct 11 03 |
jouen58
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| 5 |
Things Famous People Say  
| Famous people are often responsible for some great quotations, but my favourites are the ones with a comic slant or those with a sting in the tail. Can you guess who said the following (mainly USA)? |
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Average
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10Q |
1161 plays |
Nov 06 07 |
BettyBlue
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William Walker: Grey-Eyed Man of Destiny  
| William Walker's life was more exciting than Survivor, and more contradictory than a Bill Clinton affidavit. In his time, EVERYONE knew who he was. Test your knowledge of one of America's most infamous, and sadly, obscure, characters. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
372 plays |
Jul 15 03 |
trammgr
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Famous People Born in Kentucky  
| I'll tell you a little bit about myself including where I was born, and you guess who I am. |
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Average
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25Q |
771 plays |
Feb 13 07 |
zil_ennov
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Benjamin Franklin: The Original American Idol  
| Scientist, philosopher, diplomat, man of letters, man about town. All describe America's first homegrown celebrity. Come test your knowledge of a true American original. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
1503 plays |
Mar 20 05 |
trammgr
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Famous Boilermakers ...  
| ..and I don't mean a shot of whiskey with a beer chaser. Can you name these famous Purdue University alumni and staff members? Go Boilers! |
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Average
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10Q |
252 plays |
Jan 16 07 |
djsgal
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Famous Texans Speak  
| Howdy, I am a Famous Texan and I will introduce myself, then you tell me who I am. All of us are early Texans in this first quiz. Enjoy! It's all multiple choice! |
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Tough
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15Q |
324 plays |
Mar 15 08 |
rwminix
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Born in Massachusetts 
| This should be fairly easy. You probably already know these people, but may not have known they were all born in Massachusetts. |
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Average
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10Q |
609 plays |
Mar 23 07 |
Deeca2
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U.S. Historical Figures and Their Accomplishments 
| This quiz tests you on your 10th grade U.S. history skills. It asks questions over people like Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, etc. |
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Average
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10Q |
1461 plays |
May 21 07 |
patriots21
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| 13 |
Famous People From Maine 
| See how well you know some of the better known residents of the great state of Maine! |
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Tough
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10Q |
378 plays |
Mar 30 07 |
Youadoodledoo
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| 14 |
Great American Speeches 
| See if you recognize these quotes from ten very well known American speeches of the 20th century. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
477 plays |
Jul 08 06 |
pugslyandpolly
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Famous Ohioans - Part I 
| You don't need to be from Ohio to know these famous Ohioans. They are well known throughout the world. How well do you know them? |
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Average
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25Q |
1023 plays |
Mar 24 03 |
dmbfanatic
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Great American Women 
| Women are amazing! There is so much we have done over the centuries and little of it is given much credit. I have attempted to put together a quiz on Great American Women. I have tried to stay away from the common leaders. |
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Average
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15Q |
2916 plays |
Sep 16 02 |
promise2try
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American Women in History 
| Women have played an important role in history. These are some facts about them. |
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Tough
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10Q |
2655 plays |
May 27 01 |
finlady
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| 18 |
Buried In Arlington National Cemetery 
| Seated in the shadows of the nation's capital, Arlington National Cemetery is a revered and historic resting place. This quiz is devoted to some of the famous (and not-so-famous) people buried there. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
762 plays |
Aug 07 03 |
cag1970
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| 19 |
Speaking Her Mind 
| The following speech excerpts are from American women who have used their oratorical skills to promote important causes. Their speeches represent some of the finest examples of public address in U.S. history. |
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Difficult
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15Q |
225 plays |
Sep 18 06 |
pugslyandpolly
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Famous Ohioans - Part II 
| This is the second and final installment in this trivia series. Again, you don't need to be from Ohio to know these famous Ohioans. Good luck! |
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Average
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20Q |
561 plays |
Apr 08 03 |
dmbfanatic
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Who are These People? 
| Some of these people are well-known, and some not. Some were famous once, but with time their fame has declined. See if you know who they are. |
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Tough
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10Q |
621 plays |
May 12 06 |
jubal
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Exceptionally Silly Americans 
| A recent fabricated geopolitical study suggests that the United States possesses approximately 66.4% of the world's untapped resources of idiocy. What has been mined here in the past? |
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Average
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10Q |
1467 plays |
Nov 10 02 |
coolupway
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Important People in American History: 3 
| This is Part 3 of my Important People in American History series. The basic pattern is a timeline through American History. Just a hint for you when you take it. |
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Average
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10Q |
1557 plays |
Dec 17 05 |
Disney101
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Important People in American History: 4 
| The end has come. This is the 4th and final quiz of this series. Hope you enjoyed the series of these quizzes. |
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Average
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10Q |
810 plays |
Jan 25 06 |
Disney101
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Welsh Americans 
| Wales is small country with an area of just 20,780 sq km/8,021 sq miles, but it has a big heart and has made a disproportionate contribution to the history of the USA. Try my quiz and see if you agree. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
228 plays |
Aug 07 04 |
bracklaman
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| 26 |
Famous Deaths 
| What do you know about the deaths of some famous figures in American history? |
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Tough
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10Q |
3495 plays |
Oct 25 00 |
robert362
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| 27 |
Famous Missourians 
| Here are a few famous Missourians - either natives or those that called Missouri their home. |
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Average
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10Q |
429 plays |
Mar 20 02 |
milesawilson
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| 28 |
Famous Faces of Buffalo, NY 
| The famous faces that came out of Buffalo, NY! Some that you may know and some that may even surprise you. |
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Average
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10Q |
432 plays |
Nov 24 06 |
Orrange5
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| 29 |
Notable and Famous Irish Immigrants 
| The Irish have fought misfortune and bigotry to make their way in American society. This quiz on their achievements is in honor of my paternal grandmother, Helen Caruso (nee Campbell). Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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25Q |
312 plays |
Mar 15 04 |
jouen58
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| 30 |
Historical Twosomes 
| This quiz deals with Historical figures who are linked in some way. |
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Average
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10Q |
4137 plays |
Dec 25 00 |
robert362
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