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Death in Various Cultures
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Two students at my high school were killed in a drive-by shooting last Tuesday night (8 February 2000). In their honor, and also for the five other students who have died in the past 3 years, I present this quiz on things relating to death.
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Difficult
15 Q
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CellarDoor
Feb 19 00
8496 plays
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World Poverty - What You Should Know
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Poverty in developing countries is much wider than we think. Hopefully this quiz will open your eyes to find out what you should know on a global scale. Although created in 2002 and some of the numerical stats have changed, the answers are still the same
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Tough
10 Q
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exit10
Apr 01 02
5601 plays
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Around the World in 10 Questions [6]
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From Europe to Africa to the Americas and back, north and south of the equator, we crisscross the globe in search of answers...
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Difficult
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Apr 03 09
1965 plays
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Around the World in 10 Questions [5]
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A quick tour around Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia and North America, with plenty of basic general knowledge thrown in...
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Difficult
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Dec 13 08
1848 plays
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Funeral Rites And Rituals
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Throughout history, different cultures have evolved many different ways to honour their departed - take a look at some of the various rituals with me.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Rowena8482
Oct 24 07
894 plays
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Around the World in 10 Questions [4]
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From England to Australia, North and South America, and numerous places in between too...
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Tough
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Nov 25 08
1692 plays
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Polygamy in the USA: Beyond "Big Love"
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So you've seen every episode of "Big Love" and think you're familiar with polygamy? Try this quiz and see how much you really know about the practice of polygamy in America.
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Tough
10 Q
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gooberface
Mar 07 08
660 plays
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Around the World in 10 Questions [3]
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Ten questions that crisscross the globe, from Europe to Australia and back... Part 3.
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Tough
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Oct 31 08
1740 plays
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Around the World in 10 Questions [1]
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Some culture, some history, some geography and some fun... what more can you want?
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Impossible
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Aug 07 08
2550 plays
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Around the World in 10 Questions [2]
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Some culture, some history, some geography and some fun... what more can you ask?
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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EnglishJedi
Sep 19 08
1917 plays
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The Lost Kingdom
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Many countries which are now republics have at sometime been ruled by a crowned head. How many of these former monarchies can you identify?
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Tough
10 Q
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alan03
Sep 26 06
1377 plays
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The Thirst for Freedom
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This is a quiz about some of the many groups around the world who are seeking independence from the larger country in which they find themselves.
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Tough
10 Q
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chessart
May 03 09
414 plays
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Eating Your Words in Africa
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Each of the selected sayings are somehow related to eating or food. Although translated into English, the flavour of the ten featured African countries still lingers on the tongue.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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sterretjie101
Dec 12 08
231 plays
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Endangered Planet
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Extinction - not a pretty thought yet we have many species that are critically endangered of disappearing forever. Education and conservation are the answer!
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Average
10 Q
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limabone
Apr 14 07
2754 plays
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The Truth About the Great Cities
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The first of two quizzes inspired by the Time-Life book series "The Great Cities". For each city, this quiz provides two facts--one from the city's history, and one about its geography. You decide if one, both, or neither are true. Bon voyage!
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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LilahDeDah
Dec 05 04
2844 plays
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Facts Around The World
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I hope you enjoy this quiz! It has some really interesting facts about the world we live in.
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Very Difficult
25 Q
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emeraldpools
Feb 24 02
8280 plays
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World Stuff
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Random world stuff, mainly geographical. Have a good time.
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Average
15 Q
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metzoham
Feb 26 00
9165 plays
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South-East Asia
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Enjoy some interesting facts about South-East Asia. Each country has a question, however, East Timor has not yet been included (for I have only 10 questions!).
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Tough
10 Q
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vishvakarman
Aug 20 03
2445 plays
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Marriage and Divorce
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Many countries have been created by the union of two or more smaller nations. Others have been created when larger nations split apart. How many can you identify?
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Tough
10 Q
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alan03
Feb 14 05
2505 plays
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Nothing Is What It Seems!
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We live in a small world and here's the proof.
Ten simple questions with simple answers that you most likely won't get right. Every question has a standard hint: The title of the quiz!
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Tough
10 Q
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manvinder01
May 17 03
5001 plays
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Mishmash I - Pt 1
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This quiz revolves round Italy, Indonesia, India, Israel and Isle of Man.
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Tough
15 Q
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Auszev
Jul 17 05
687 plays
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The U.S./Canada Border: Threat or Menace?
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Rife with insinuating, sinister "Welcome to Canada/Bienvenue au Canada" signs, this stark divide between the home of the free and the land of the polite is crossed only by hard men willing to convert "real" money into funny coins and pieces of paper.
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Average
10 Q
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coolupway
Nov 17 02
4185 plays
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What's My Name?
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I'll give you the common name of a country and you tell me what it's official name is (English translation where appropriate).
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Difficult
25 Q
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alan03
Apr 27 04
4050 plays
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Non-Recognized States
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These areas have at some time declared independence without being recognized. Some are "recognized", but controlled by another country. Some have separatist movements fighting for independence. And some have decided to remain under 'foreign' rule.
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Very Difficult
25 Q
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author
Aug 14 02
2202 plays
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Mishmash A - Part 2
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Afghanistan, Antarctica, Anguilla, Abaco, American Samoa and Ascension Island are the places that this quiz revolves around.
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Average
15 Q
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Auszev
Aug 21 05
894 plays
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Ethnic Groups and Nations Without Statehood
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In this quiz I ask for the name of an ethnic group or a nation. They have one thing in common: They do not have their own national state, but they do have a flag and a national identity.
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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author
Jan 16 04
1047 plays
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More Marriages, More Divorces
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A follow up to my earlier "Marriage and Divorce" quiz, ten more questions on countries formed from unions and breakups of other countries.
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Difficult
10 Q
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alan03
Mar 01 05
849 plays
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Nicknames Of Cities And Countries
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There was a time Cuba was nicknamed the 'Queen of the Antilles'. The Irish still call their island the 'Emerald Isle'. Parisians keep believing they live in La Ville Lumiere, the 'City of Light'. Check your knowledge of some more such epithets.
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Tough
10 Q
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flem-ish
Oct 28 01
5418 plays
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Mishmash L - Part 2
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Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia and Libya are put under the spotlight in this quiz.
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Tough
15 Q
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Auszev
Jul 20 05
426 plays
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Where Did That Come From?
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There are one or two stories given in this quiz and you need to pick what country the stories are from. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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pennie1478
Dec 27 03
3273 plays
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