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Everything was Invented in China!
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Have you ever noticed that all ancient inventions were first developed in China, or so it seems? In this quiz we will attempt to discern which items truly were invented there in an authoritative sense....please enjoy and learn!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 01 02
7968 plays
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Roman Science and Invention
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Roman science did not provide the modern world with many innovations, but here are a few examples of what the Romans were able to accomplish during the republican and imperial periods. Have fun!
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Average
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 19 02
6897 plays
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Look What I Found - Accidental Discoveries
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Did Crick and Watson discover the double helix structure of DNA by chance? No, they didn't. Were Tesla's electricity and magnetism findings pure luck? No, they weren't. But these 10 people did! Let's hear the stories of their serendipitous discoveries.
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Average
10 Q
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Matthew_07
Jul 16 09
561 plays
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A Brief History of Particle Physics, Part I
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Particle physicists have had an exciting century! In 1890 the field did not exist; in 2005 we are studying a "zoo" of elementary particles. Test your knowledge of how particle physics developed, up to the introduction of the quark model!
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Tough
15 Q
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CellarDoor
Oct 15 05
1923 plays
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Haber not Einstein - "Nature's" Choice
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Is Fritz Haber's method for producing ammonia the most important scientific development of the 20th century? Knowledge of a little history and chemistry will insure that you score well as you consider the case made by the prestigious journal "Nature".
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Aug 07 05
1254 plays
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Insect Physicians - Creepy Crawly Medicine
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A small insight into the bedside manner of the Bug Doctors. Take an intriguing look at the part insects have played in the world of medicine.
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Average
10 Q
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Nannanut
Dec 07 04
1902 plays
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Light - Particle vs Wave
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Here it is! The post match analysis of the showdown to decide once and for all whether light is a particle or a wave. Who will be the victor? Play this quiz and be prepared to be taken through the 350 year face-off!
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Tough
10 Q
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doublemm
Aug 25 09
225 plays
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Open Wide - A Painless History of Early Dentistry
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Sit back and relax. Join me as a fascinating history of early dentistry unfolds. A chair-gripping voyage of interesting experiments, practices and techniques. This won't hurt a bit!
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Tough
10 Q
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Nannanut
Dec 02 04
996 plays
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A Brief History of Particle Physics, Part II
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As the 1960s began, much more remained for particle physicists to investigate. Here we examine a thrilling four decades of discovery, from the quark model of particle physics to a shocking upset in 1998 ...
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Difficult
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Oct 20 05
804 plays
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Obsolete Science Terms
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Many an idea of some of the greatest individuals of science has crashed upon the rocks of progress. Take these ten examples below, terms and ideas that once captured the imagination of scientists...all now part of history!
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 05 03
5619 plays
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Oh, That Hertz!
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Watt’s that you say? You’re after a quiz on how SI units (Systeme International d'Unites) got their names? Look no further - this quiz will delve into the history behind the naming of these common units.
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Average
10 Q
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NatalieW
Nov 05 03
4305 plays
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Humor Me!
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Let's look back on the medical theories of humorism, which guided physicians from the Classical era through the mid 1800's.
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Tough
10 Q
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kscleaves
Jul 29 09
387 plays
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Cell Phones
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Cellular phones have become an integral part of modern life. Please take this quiz on the history and technology of mobile phones. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Jul 23 09
408 plays
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The Rise of Brain Science in Ancient Times
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Through the story of the birth of brain sciences, familiarize yourself with the brilliance of the ancients and learn a bit about our brain.
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Impossible
10 Q
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zanazana
Jun 12 07
1146 plays
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History of Astronomy - Part 1
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Greetings fans of the night sky. Within this quiz we shall observe the very foundations of the astronomical science from the beginning of history to approximately 500 B.C. I wish you luck!
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jul 09 03
2265 plays
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History of Astronomy - Part 3
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Another in a series of quizzes that track the history of the science of astronomy from ancient times to the present. This quiz will continue to focus on the development of astronomy among the ancient Greeks and their temporal counterparts. Good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 27 04
630 plays
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History of Astronomy - Part 2
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Continuing from part one, this quiz will explore the history of astronomy as it developed into a genuine science during ancient times. I wish you luck.
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 26 04
846 plays
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The Quiz of Nothing
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The concept of Nothing seems commonplace today, but it was not always so. Many cultures struggled with the idea or ignored it entirely. Its eventual acceptance into everyday thought has allowed us to explore the Universe further.
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Difficult
10 Q
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H0lyAerith
Aug 26 09
333 plays
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The History of Chemistry 1: Composition
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For chemistry & history fans, or pure chemists, here is the first quiz in a series on the history of chemistry. How well do you know your chemistry past?
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Difficult
10 Q
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scottycan
Jun 16 04
1251 plays
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Modern Science History
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A quiz of mixed science history, mainly from the middle ages to the present.
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Tough
10 Q
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Tristan.
Jun 24 00
5454 plays
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The History of Computing
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My career followed the growth of the data processing industry. At the time I attended college there were no majors in data processing. I gained most of my training on my own or on the job.
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Difficult
10 Q
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denmarks
Jun 22 06
972 plays
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