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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
9702 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
8802 plays
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A Brief History of Science
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Obviously no short quiz can begin to address every aspect of science, but I hope you will find this one interesting and informative. It has been written as part of the Amazing Trivia Race 2.
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Not Rated
10 Q
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invinoveritas
Today!
0 plays
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Since When Did Canada Invent Things?
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In between games of hockey, servings of poutine, and bi-hourly beer runs, Canadians have a noteworthy history of inventing things you use. Take THAT, China!
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Average
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Today!
204 plays
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Harmony, Order and Chaos
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If you think science started in the times of Einstein, Newton, or Leonardo, think again! Those were some important eras, but the history of science includes other developments that were just as key in bringing harmony and order out of chaos.
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Average
10 Q
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shorthumbz
Sep 16 13
165 plays
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Never Before!
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This is my quiz offering for 'Quiz Commission XXIX'. It looks at 'firsts', events that had never happened before; a look at world changing events and some of the individuals involved in them.
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Average
10 Q
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SisterSeagull
Sep 10 13
213 plays
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A Short History of Forensic Science
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Officials charged with keeping law and order often call upon science to help them determine the causes of death, solve crimes, absolve the innocent, and bring perpetrators to justice. Identify these historical instances of forensic science at work.
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Not Rated
10 Q
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nannywoo
Today!
0 plays
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I Used To Think That...
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Although scientific discoveries have revolutionized the world, here are some incorrect theories that have been published over time.
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Tough
10 Q
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George95
Today!
171 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 14 05
3012 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
3072 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
1737 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
3411 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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Average
10 Q
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doublemm
Aug 25 09
879 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
6879 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
5865 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
984 plays
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What a Difference a Day Makes
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While Rome wasn't built in a day, there certainly were individual days that stand out as major discoveries/accomplishments in the history of science. Let's take a peek at a few of them!
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Easy
10 Q
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merylfederman
Jun 18 12
1659 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
1209 plays
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Fueling the Fire
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Fire and fuels are often taken for granted in the developed world but this state of affairs is relatively recent. This quiz explores how scientists discovered the true nature of fire and the substances burned to produce it.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bucknallbabe
Mar 11 10
570 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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Average
10 Q
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kscleaves
Jul 29 09
936 plays
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Science Gets It Right (Eventually)
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The history of science is full of situations where those who thought that they knew all the answers were quite wrong.
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Average
10 Q
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Calpurnia09
Oct 18 10
1242 plays
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Crossed Wires
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This quiz deals with the history and development of the electronic means of sending messages over very long distances. Have fun.
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Average
10 Q
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Creedy
May 03 12
441 plays
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It was the Best of Time(piece)s...
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Or "A Brief History of Timepieces", the story of how people have kept track of time over the centuries.
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Tough
10 Q
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bucknallbabe
Apr 26 10
480 plays
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Famous Lightbulb Moments
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This quiz will illustrate how serendipity plays a role in scientific discovery and invention. It will discuss the "Wow" moment when the light bulb went on for the inventor/discoverer and the world was a better place for it.
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Average
10 Q
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pdk42
Jun 15 13
543 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
2835 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
1053 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
810 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
837 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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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zanazana
Jun 12 07
1410 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
1683 plays
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