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Keeping it in the Family
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Political dynasties have arisen throughout history in despotic and democratic arenas alike. So is it nepotism or just great genes that allows these families to maintain their grip on power? With thanks to poshprice for the title and the inspiration.
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
Jul 16 09
243 plays
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Clerics in Politics
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The attractions of power and prestige in this world can be seductive. Here are some examples of men of the cloth who have attained respect or infamy through their involvement in secular affairs.
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Average
10 Q
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mstanaway
Feb 03 07
339 plays
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Doctors in Politics
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Here are some examples of Doctors who have found their true calling in politics some being seduced by the elixir of power. Can you identify them or name the countries they led?
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Tough
10 Q
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mstanaway
Mar 17 07
426 plays
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How to Rig an Election
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So you want to be a politician, but are too unlikable, untrustworthy or un-telegenic to get anyone to vote for you? Never fear. My 10 step guide will help you bypass all that pesky "democracy" nonsense.
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Tough
10 Q
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Islingtonian
Jul 08 09
255 plays
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Generals in Politics 1
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Here are some examples of generals and other officers who have assumed high office by election, popular acclaim, appointment, or by more familiar military methods!
The questions are in the who am I format.
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Average
15 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 06 06
1857 plays
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Generals in Politics: 2
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Here are some more generals and other military figures who have become leaders of their country. The questions are posed in the "Who am I" format. Do you know who they are?
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Average
15 Q
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mstanaway
Dec 03 06
735 plays
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More Political Sex Scandals
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This is for those who asked for a part two. The questions have an international flavor but should be interesting.
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jun 27 09
363 plays
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Great Political Insults: Part 3
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Seconds out; round three, and the gloves are off for some of the meanest political insults ever.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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darksplash
Jun 04 08
420 plays
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Environmental Politics
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I focus on how the global political scene arrived at their current agenda re: environment
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Difficult
10 Q
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auccl799
May 15 07
240 plays
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Terms and Concepts in Diplomacy
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The quiz exams some basic terms and concerts that permeate the conduct of international diplomacy.
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Tough
10 Q
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skipp1
Apr 19 09
258 plays
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U.S.-Japan Relations
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The relationship between the United States and Japan was once called the most important bilateral relationship in the world, bar none, by former U.S. Ambassador Michael Mansfield. What have been some of the some of the key points in this unique exchange
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Difficult
10 Q
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skipp1
May 08 09
138 plays
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Political Sex Scandals
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Promising political and leadership roles have often been tarnished by scandal. Here are a few you may remember.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jun 21 09
504 plays
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Slavery Today
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Slavery had been abolished for many years in every country on earth, so why in the 21st century was slavery still rife? Ten questions show how and where.
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Difficult
10 Q
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doomed
Sep 20 03
576 plays
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Before They Were in Politics
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Some people are born to greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them. And some of these politicians started out or dealt in the fields of arts, science, and even sports before winding up in the field of politics.
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Tough
10 Q
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Arpeggionist
Feb 04 04
429 plays
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European Politicians After 1945
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Politicians and political events succeed each other in rapid succession. Many of those who wielded power in the decades after Second World War are half-forgotten already. Check which of these survived in your memory.
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Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
Apr 23 02
1407 plays
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Parliaments of the World
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This quiz is about name, numbers and location of the World's parliaments. Sources used are: The Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century World History, Microsoft Encarta, Software Toolworks Encyclopedia and my very own brain.
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Difficult
25 Q
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jvannouhuys
Dec 12 00
1626 plays
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Historical European and North American Rulers
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How well do you know the rulers of the past? Here's a challenging quiz to test you.
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Difficult
10 Q
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apathy100
Mar 17 05
1362 plays
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20th Century Politics
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These events are so recent you hardly can call them history. Just in case some events are already sliding off into a dim past..a quick reminder...
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
May 15 01
2142 plays
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European Governments
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Quick quiz to test your knowledge of European governments.
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Average
5 Q
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ladymacb29
Mar 12 00
2532 plays
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International Political VIPs 1945-1980
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Who were the Political VIPs of the first three decades after Second World War ? Have their names stuck in the international collective memory? This quiz gives you a chance to check for yourself.
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Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
Apr 25 02
810 plays
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Historic Latin American Politicians
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The object of this quiz is to match a political leader of the past with a political party or movement.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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slade
Jan 26 03
582 plays
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