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1 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 10 qns
7797 plays
Jun 01 02
thejazzkickazz gold
2 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 5 qns
6558 plays
Jun 19 02
thejazzkickazz gold
3 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 15 qns
1836 plays
Oct 15 05
CellarDoor editor
4 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 10 qns
1215 plays
Aug 07 05
uglybird gold
5 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.
Average 10 qns
1590 plays
Dec 07 04
Nannanut editor
6 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 10 qns
966 plays
Dec 02 04
Nannanut editor
7 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 10 qns
774 plays
Oct 20 05
CellarDoor editor
8 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 10 qns
5475 plays
Aug 05 03
thejazzkickazz gold
9 Oh, That Hertz! coolicon
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.
Average 10 qns
4209 plays
Nov 05 03
NatalieW editor
10 The Rise of Brain Science in Ancient Times icon
Through the story of the birth of brain sciences, familiarize yourself with the brilliance of the ancients and learn a bit about our brain.
Very Difficult 10 qns
1104 plays
Jun 12 07
zanazana
11 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 10 qns
2169 plays
Jul 09 03
thejazzkickazz gold
12 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.
Difficult 10 qns
816 plays
Aug 26 04
thejazzkickazz gold
13 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 10 qns
594 plays
Aug 27 04
thejazzkickazz gold
14 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 10 qns
1185 plays
Jun 16 04
scottycan
15 Modern Science History
A quiz of mixed science history, mainly from the middle ages to the present.
Tough 10 qns
5310 plays
Jun 24 00
Tristan.
16 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 10 qns
930 plays
Jun 22 06
denmarks
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Some sample questions from this category:

* On February 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?


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