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1 Man's Inhumanity to Man
A look at some of the innocent victims of tyrants and tyrannies.
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Dec 08 02
7953 plays
2 Politics: A Matter of Opinion
Many individuals have commented on the nature of politics and politicians. I'll provide clues that should enable you to identify the person credited with the comments or answer a question about the content of the quotation.
Average
10 Q
uglybird
Oct 10 05
1137 plays
3 Great Political Insults: Part 1
Names will never hurt me: There's nothing better than a fine-honed insult to bring the 'great and the good' down to earth. Political life provided a rich harvest. See how many of the insulted, and the insulters, you can identify.
Tough
10 Q
darksplash
May 11 08
729 plays
4 Great Political Insults: Part 2
As an offering to those who enjoyed my first quiz on political insults, here are some more pithy remarks about the great and the good. If you laugh at any, remember that the trouble with political jokes is that they sometimes get elected.
Difficult
10 Q
darksplash
May 21 08
528 plays
5 Basics of Political Science II
In this quiz you will find concepts that are essential to a basic understanding of the discipline of political science. I hope you will enjoy this quiz and that it sparks your interest to read more!
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Aug 04 04
1275 plays
6 The Suffrage Movement
Over the years, women have campaigned, fought, and even died, for the right to be allowed a vote and a voice in the government of their home countries. How much do you know about their struggles?
Very Difficult
10 Q
Rowena8482
Nov 19 07
357 plays
7 Dictators' Wives
Behind every dictator, there is usually a wife wielding considerable power. This quiz looks at some famous, or infamous, First Ladies.
Average
10 Q
MotherGoose
Aug 19 04
2136 plays
8 I Love Politics. Do You?
Think you know political science? I'm not so sure you do, but take this quiz to be sure!
Difficult
10 Q
brodie986
Apr 05 09
600 plays
9 Marxism for Beginners
Marxism is a social science that is much maligned, little understood, and studied even less. See what you know about these basic Marxist ideas--you may even learn a thing or two!
Average
10 Q
scottistoxic
Jan 26 05
3180 plays
10 Basics of Political Science I
The following questions cover some of the very basic terms within the discipline of comparative politics (along with describing the works and ideas of some famous scholars within the discipline). Good luck!
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jul 20 04
2001 plays
11 Quotes From Statesmen And Politicians
Politicians and statesmen do a lot of talking. Sometimes what they say becomes part of history. This quiz deals with such 'historic' , or at least 'remarkable' words.
Tough
10 Q
flem-ish
Sep 22 01
2829 plays
12 Quotations About War and Politics
War and politics influence our daily lives, so we better keep in mind what famous people had to say on these subjects. All questions are of the multiple-choice type. "Who said what" can sometimes be deduced from hints in the questions.
Tough
10 Q
flem-ish
Nov 14 02
1734 plays
13 Marxism 101
This is a little quiz on one of my favorite subjects...enjoy!
Average
10 Q
EmmaRussell
Dec 27 08
420 plays
14 Who Ruled the Longest? Part 1
Which of the four dictators, monarchs, or elected politicians ruled their country for the longest period of time?
Difficult
10 Q
Stalin1879
Dec 12 03
2547 plays
15 Words of Wisdom from or about Politicians
Sometimes we remember politicians for what they DO. Sometimes we even remember them for what they SAY. This quiz is about some of their funniest,cleverest, wittiest remarks.In one case it is ABOUT politicians.
Difficult
5 Q
flem-ish
Sep 22 01
732 plays
16 Political Quotes
Here are some interesting things politicians and political junkies have said. Some comments are vicious, others are probably libelous, but they are all good fun. Do you know who said what?
Difficult
10 Q
dinkytown
Aug 13 02
471 plays
17 Political Philosophy
Some easy, some difficult -- from the ancients to postmodernism!
Tough
20 Q
LauraEmily
Jul 15 00
2781 plays
18 Fascism : Part A
Fascism is one of the better known political ideologies of the 20th century and its impact is still felt. How much do you know about its history?
Tough
10 Q
billad
Jul 19 05
555 plays
19 Who Ruled the Longest? Part 2
Second quiz on which of the four kings, dictators, or politicians ruled their nation for the longest period of time.
Tough
10 Q
Stalin1879
Jan 18 04
1053 plays
20 Showbusiness for Ugly People
Someone called politics 'showbusiness for ugly people.' Here's more political wit and satire, about general principles rather than individual politicians or policies.
Very Difficult
15 Q
Woordenboer
Nov 24 03
735 plays
21 Political Revolutions
This quiz tests the user's knowledge of political history. Each question deals with a revolution that changed the status quo in a given country.
Difficult
10 Q
mf1849
May 08 01
2469 plays
22 Libertarianism
Think you know the libertarian philosophy?
Difficult
15 Q
januarygirl
Jul 03 03
531 plays
23 Fascism : Part B
This quiz deals not only with Fascism as such, but also with Nazism, "Austrofascism" and the 19th century theories that eventually fed the development of European right-wing extremism in general. It also touches briefly on Fascism outside Europe.
Difficult
10 Q
billad
Jul 28 05
405 plays
24 Politically Engendered Quotes
Whose politically engendered quotes are these? Political figures are very often quoted or misquoted by others. The following are some of the best politically incorrect or correct quips! All multiple-choice.
Difficult
10 Q
Engadine
Nov 06 02
414 plays
25 Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol 1
See if you can identify which famous world leader said each of the following quotes. Some may seem easy, but you might be surprised by some of these quotes.
Difficult
10 Q
jgranade
Sep 04 04
1008 plays
26 Politicians on Politicians (Quotes)
Politicians are oft quoted, and these are some of the best quotes made at the expense of their own kind! So, who said it? All multiple choice.
Difficult
10 Q
Engadine
Mar 02 03
309 plays
27 Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol. 2
More quotes from world leaders. Test your knowledge of the wild and wacky words uttered by famous world leaders!
Difficult
10 Q
jgranade
Sep 05 04
681 plays
28 20th Century Political History
Political facts from recent history. It deals with events that happened or situations that started to happen in the previous century.
Very Difficult
10 Q
flem-ish
May 14 01
1470 plays
29 Political Cynics
A collection of comments on politics and government from a variety of writers, comedians and politicians. I supply you with the quote, you identify the quipper. Good luck and have fun!
Very Difficult
10 Q
stingers
Apr 21 05
483 plays
30 Libertarian Quotes
This ought to be pretty easy. Just match the quotes to who said them.
Tough
10 Q
januarygirl
Jul 05 03
309 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* This individual composed a lengthy work on the rearing of children, though he abandoned all of his illegitimate children to orphanages.
* A philosophic essay of his decided in the end that Sisyphus was indeed happy. Who was it?
* What infamous philosophical work deals with the allegory of the cave?
* What American philosopher wrote 'A Theory of Justice'?
* What thinker is associated with the 'categorical imperative'?


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