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Famous New Yorkers
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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
10 Q
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rocco6557
Jan 23 07
1242 plays
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Americans Amok in Australia!
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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
10 Q
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FussBudget
Sep 29 07
510 plays
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Famous People Born in Kentucky
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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
25 Q
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zil_ennov
Feb 13 07
1173 plays
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Famous Texans Speak
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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
15 Q
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rwminix
Mar 15 08
612 plays
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Things Famous People Say
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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
10 Q
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BettyBlue
Nov 06 07
2250 plays
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Benjamin Franklin: The Original American Idol
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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
10 Q
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trammgr
Mar 20 05
1806 plays
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Born in Massachusetts
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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
10 Q
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Deeca2
Mar 23 07
942 plays
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On the Fringe: Some American Radical Independents
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Here appear the names of some North American social bordercrossers--on the outside because of their politics, style, manners, statements. Let's see if you can recognize the names of this persistent "fringe" of "unaccceptables"?
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Average
25 Q
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windswept
Jul 20 08
540 plays
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Talented Men of Northeast United States
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From the brief description, identify the man from the Northeastern United States, either born there or closely associated with that state.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 01 09
516 plays
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Famous South Carolinians
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This is a quiz on just a few of South Carolinas famous people. I hope you enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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AmonAmarth
Jul 05 07
564 plays
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Notable and Famous Italian Immigrants
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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
25 Q
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jouen58
Oct 11 03
585 plays
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Famous People From Maine
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See how well you know some of the better known residents of the great state of Maine!
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Tough
10 Q
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Youadoodledoo
Mar 30 07
465 plays
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U.S. Historical Figures and Their Accomplishments
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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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Easy
10 Q
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patriots21
May 21 07
2349 plays
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Famous Boilermakers ...
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..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
10 Q
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djsgal
Jan 16 07
348 plays
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William Walker: Grey-Eyed Man of Destiny
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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
10 Q
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trammgr
Jul 15 03
432 plays
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Talented Men of Southern United States
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From the brief description, identify the individual from a southern state, either born there or closely associated.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 16 09
570 plays
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Great American Speeches
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See if you recognize these quotes from ten very well known American speeches of the 20th century.
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Difficult
10 Q
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pugslyandpolly
Jul 08 06
597 plays
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Famous and Infamous Nevadans
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There are many famous people who were either born or lived in Nevada. Here are ten that made their mark. So grab those dice, leave it to lady luck, and don't crap out on the answers!
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Average
10 Q
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ghosttowner
Jul 28 09
264 plays
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Michigan's Famous Folk
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This quiz is about famous folk from Michigan (some born here, some moved here), either in entertainment, sports or the military. Have fun, good luck, and questions/comments are always welcome!
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Average
10 Q
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woboogie
Jun 30 08
420 plays
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Famous American Firsts
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Some people are the first to do something by happenstance; others by design and hardwork. Each of these people is notable for having been the first American to do a specific thing; some on accident and some by force of will.
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Difficult
10 Q
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justinolson8
Feb 14 09
774 plays
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Hoosiers
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A Hoosier is someone from the State of Indiana. These nine Hoosiers have a common connection.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Apr 03 09
417 plays
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James Weldon Johnson: Forgotten Hero
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In the absence of any quizzes about this hometown hero I felt the need to (re)introduce you to him.
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Tough
10 Q
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heathmor
May 26 09
120 plays
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Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
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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
10 Q
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cag1970
Aug 07 03
930 plays
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Important People in American History: 3
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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
10 Q
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Disney101
Dec 17 05
2379 plays
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Great American Women
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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
15 Q
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promise2try
Sep 16 02
3390 plays
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Talented Men of Various States
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These men were either born in a US state or are closely identified with that state. Select the answer based on the brief description.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 08 09
525 plays
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Famous Ohioans - Part I
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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
25 Q
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dmbfanatic
Mar 24 03
1365 plays
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Important People in American History: 4
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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
10 Q
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Disney101
Jan 25 06
1098 plays
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Exceptionally Silly Americans
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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
10 Q
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coolupway
Nov 10 02
1797 plays
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Notable and Famous Irish Immigrants
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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
25 Q
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jouen58
Mar 15 04
399 plays
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