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 Inventions of the 19th century 
| A lot of things that we take for granted today had their origins in the years 1800-1900. How many can you recognise? (All information from James Dyson's "History of Great Inventions") |
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Difficult
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10Q |
1674 plays |
Oct 12 02 |
fringe
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| 32 |
Early Astronomers One
| I will ask you a question on an accomplishment in Astronomy (pre 20th Century), and you determine who did it. |
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Tough
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10Q |
537 plays |
Aug 18 01 |
almach
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| 33 |
Aristotle, Scientist and Philosopher
| Here are a variety of questions about Aristotle...they range from easy to difficult. See if you can excel! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
315 plays |
Jan 22 01 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 34 |
In the Realm of Nobel Laureates
| This is a quiz about Nobel Laureates. It will also provide you with some bits of information about them. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
168 plays |
Jun 17 07 |
TANU
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| 35 |
Rosalind Franklin
| This pioneering scientist made crucial discoveries in DNA research. See how much you know about her life and work. (Note: some terms have been changed from the U.K. spelling to the American.) Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thanks. |
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Tough
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10Q |
117 plays |
Nov 01 07 |
neon000
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| 36 |
A-B-C Of Everyday Inventions
| They've changed the way we live - Life would be very different without them - But who pioneered these inventions? [A to J] |
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Tough
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10Q |
840 plays |
Dec 08 03 |
musicmonkeyman
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| 37 |
The Builders of Science
| This quiz is based on the book by Bill Bryson "A Short History of Nearly Everything" and is definitely for the more discerning Funtrivia players! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
294 plays |
Dec 16 06 |
miccy
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| 38 |
Fascinating Facts about Scientists
| In this quiz I have presented 5 random questions on or about various famous scientists of the past. See how far in depth your knowledge of these greats delves! |
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Very Difficult
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5Q |
504 plays |
Aug 14 00 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 39 |
The Inventing Quiz
| How much do you know about the inventions that shaped our world as it is today? |
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Tough
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10Q |
414 plays |
Jul 03 07 |
MTizzone
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| 40 |
Mothers of Invention
| Women have had good ideas throughout history, but have not always been able to take the credit for them. Here are a few who have. |
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Difficult
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5Q |
426 plays |
Jul 23 02 |
fringe
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| 41 |
Chemists Through the Ages
| See how much you know about chemists from the 18th century to today by playing this quiz. |
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Average
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10Q |
438 plays |
Nov 23 02 |
GWU_Boy
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| 42 |
Down the Ladder: Scientists and Inventors
| Name the super-genius scientist or inventor of past or present based on the clues. The first letter of each of the first 9 answers will form an acrostic answering question 10. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
372 plays |
Oct 30 02 |
mickeygreeneyes
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| 43 |
Early Scientists of Alexandria
| Following the the creation of the Egyptian city Alexandria by Alexander the Great himself and the ascension of Ptolemy as Pharoah, the city of Alexandria became the scientific center of the ancient world. Here are some of the key figures... |
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Difficult
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10Q |
297 plays |
Jun 18 02 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 44 |
Inventors and Inventions
| Inventors and inventions. |
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Difficult
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15Q |
1140 plays |
Aug 18 00 |
sportcon
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| 45 |
Who?
| The title describes this quiz perfectly. Just tell me who and you'll do fine. |
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Tough
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20Q |
1083 plays |
Aug 14 01 |
GeniusBoy
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| 46 |
Biographies of Mathematicians
| This quiz is on short biographies of mathematicians. |
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Average
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10Q |
369 plays |
Apr 10 02 |
napierslogs
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| 47 |
Famous Scientists
| This quiz is over a few famous scientists. I tried to keep out some of the very obvious ones that every quiz has, like Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton. |
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Average
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10Q |
1551 plays |
Nov 23 00 |
mcfan321
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| 48 |
Wacky Inventions - Real Patents
| I hope you enjoy this one on odd patents as much as I enjoyed researching it. Got a few chuckles out of it! |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
414 plays |
Jul 21 05 |
stephedm
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| 49 |
Who Invented It?
| Following is a 10-question quiz on the inventors of some well-known objects. |
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Average
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10Q |
3339 plays |
Dec 28 00 |
ravenskye
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| 50 |
Behind the Units - Mechanics
| Some scientific units - like the meter - aren't named after anybody in particular. Others, though, are named to honor hard work and brilliant contributions. I'll describe the scientist and work in mechanics, and you name the unit (not the abbreviation). |
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Average
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10Q |
381 plays |
Nov 12 01 |
CellarDoor
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| 51 |
Early Astronomers Two
| This quiz is a little more difficult than the first. The astronomers may be from any century. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
258 plays |
Sep 01 02 |
almach
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| 52 |
Pioneers in Medicine
| These are just a few of the pioneers of medicine and surgery. These pioneers developed hormones, anesthetics, antiseptics and antibiotics and more. I hope the biographies are interesting and informative. |
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Very Difficult
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15Q |
1626 plays |
Jun 29 00 |
YOMD39
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| 53 |
Biographies of Chemists
| This is a quiz uses the short biographies of mostly chemists and some physicists. |
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Average
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10Q |
471 plays |
Apr 11 02 |
napierslogs
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| 54 |
I'll Bet You Did Not Know ...
| Here are some amazing and true facts about inventions and the inventors who created them that I bet you did not know. Think you do? Give it a try. |
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Difficult
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15Q |
456 plays |
Aug 22 02 |
willysteal
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| 55 |
Name That Scientist
| This quiz is designed to get more challenging as it goes on. Each individual is a scientist, although the hints given may relate to other aspects of his or her life. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
1944 plays |
Jun 06 00 |
tenor1az
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| 56 |
Chemists Through the Ages II
| This is another quiz about chemists from history, yet this one contains some chemists who are a little bit more out of the limelight than the first quiz's chemists. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
210 plays |
Nov 24 02 |
GWU_Boy
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| 57 |
Later Alexandrian Scientists
| Alexandria remained the center for scientific and philosophic inquiry for hundreds of years in the ancient world of the Mediterranean. This quiz highlights some of the key figures of the Alexandria, the intellectual mecca of the ancient Egypt. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
177 plays |
Jun 18 02 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 58 |
The Peripatetics
| Following the great Aristotle were a number of scholars and scientists referred to as the 'Peripatetics'. Here are some questions on the greatest among them. Have fun! |
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Very Difficult
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5Q |
582 plays |
Jan 22 01 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 59 |
Roman Scientists
| Rome was not known for its scientific or artistic innovations and what few figures did participate in scientific endeavors perhaps were not the most qualified? Here are a few examples of some of the prominent Roman figures who dabbled in science...enjoy |
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Difficult
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10Q |
225 plays |
Jun 19 02 |
thejazzkickazz
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| 60 |
Inventors and their Inventions
| I'll give you the name of the inventor, you select his invention. Most of the inventions are widely known, and used. |
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Tough
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15Q |
1461 plays |
May 06 00 |
bigred62
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