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1 trivia quiz  Everything was Invented in China! coolicon
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!
 Difficult 10Q
6915 plays
 Jun 01 02
thejazzkickazz gold
2 trivia quiz  Roman Science and Invention icon
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!
 Average 5Q
5670 plays
 Jun 19 02
thejazzkickazz gold
3 trivia quiz  A Brief History of Particle Physics, Part I coolicon
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!
 Tough 15Q
1257 plays
 Oct 15 05
CellarDoor editor
4 trivia quiz  A Brief History of Particle Physics, Part II coolicon
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 ...
 Difficult 10Q
492 plays
 Oct 20 05
CellarDoor editor
5 trivia quiz  Insect Physicians - Creepy Crawly Medicine coolicon
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.
 Tough 10Q
981 plays
 Dec 07 04
Nannanut editor
6 trivia quiz  Open Wide - A Painless History of Early Dentistry coolicon
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!
 Tough 10Q
714 plays
 Dec 02 04
Nannanut editor
7 trivia quiz  Haber not Einstein - "Nature's" Choice coolicon
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".
 Average 10Q
669 plays
 Aug 07 05
uglybird editor
8 trivia quiz  Obsolete Science Terms coolicon
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!
 Tough 10Q
4368 plays
 Aug 05 03
thejazzkickazz gold
9 trivia quiz  Oh, That Hertz! coolicon
Watt?s that you say? You?re after a quiz on how SI (Systeme Internationale) units got their names? Look no further - this quiz will delve into the history behind the naming of these common units.
 Average 10Q
3240 plays
 Nov 05 03
NatalieW editor
10 trivia quiz  The Rise of Brain Science in Ancient Times coolicon
Through the story of the birth of brain sciences, familiarize yourself with the brilliance of the ancients and learn a bit about our brain.
 Impossible 10Q
579 plays
 Jun 12 07
zanazana
11 trivia quiz  History of Astronomy - Part 2 icon
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.
 Very Difficult 10Q
579 plays
 Aug 26 04
thejazzkickazz gold
12 trivia quiz  History of Astronomy - Part 1 icon
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!
 Very Difficult 10Q
1710 plays
 Jul 09 03
thejazzkickazz gold
13 trivia quiz  History of Astronomy - Part 3 icon
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!
 Difficult 10Q
423 plays
 Aug 27 04
thejazzkickazz gold
14 trivia quiz  The History of Chemistry 1: Composition icon
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?
 Difficult 10Q
882 plays
 Jun 16 04
scottycan
15 trivia quiz  Modern Science History
A quiz of mixed science history, mainly from the middle ages to the present.
 Tough 10Q
4398 plays
 Jun 24 00
Tristan.
16 trivia quiz  The History of Computing icon
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.
 Difficult 10Q
645 plays
 Jun 22 06
denmarks

Some sample questions from this category:

* On Februrary 8, 1600, Pope Clement VIII ordered the death sentence of which "heretic"?
* In which year was Isaac Newton's "Principia" first published?
* Who proposed the "plum pudding" model of the atom in 1897?
* Who was first credited with the thorough classification of animals and plants?
* What was the title of Charles Darwin's work published in 1859?
* Who postulated the theory that magnetic fields are produced both by changing electric fields and by electric currents?
* On which islands did Charles Darwin notice the discrepancy between the development of different species of finches ?
* Who was in charge of the Manhattan project of WW2?
* Which ancient Greek philosopher is credited with describing the geocentric theory of the universe?
* Monks and barbers were both involved in medicine and dentistry at the beginning of the middle ages. Barbers acted as assistants, with monks assuming the role of practitioner. What happened to eliminate the monks' role in early dental practice?
* What groovy item was invented by Englishman Edward Craven Walker in 1963?
* Ralph Samuelson was only 18 when he invented this sporting item in 1922.
* What piece of clothing was invented by French fashion designer Louis Reard in 1946?
* What invention was first installed at a Hartford, Connecticut bank in 1889?
* What furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968?
* What plaything was invented by Joe McVicker in 1956?
* What beverage was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas?
* What did cardiologist Dr. Paul Zoll invent in Massachusetts in 1952?
* What invention by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927?
* What toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900?

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