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1 trivia quiz  Man's Inhumanity to Man icon
A look at some of the innocent victims of tyrants and tyrannies.
Difficult 10Q
7473 plays
Dec 08 02
robert362
2 trivia quiz  Politics: A Matter of Opinion coolicon
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 10Q
795 plays
Oct 10 05
uglybird editor
3 trivia quiz  Great Political Insults: Part 1 coolicon
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 10Q
489 plays
May 11 08
darksplash gold
4 trivia quiz  The Suffrage Movement coolicon
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 10Q
267 plays
Nov 19 07
Rowena8482 gold
5 trivia quiz  Great Political Insults: Part 2 coolicon
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 10Q
384 plays
May 21 08
darksplash gold
6 trivia quiz  Basics of Political Science II coolicon
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 10Q
969 plays
Aug 04 04
thejazzkickazz gold
7 trivia quiz  Dictators' Wives coolicon
Behind every dictator, there is usually a wife wielding considerable power. This quiz looks at some famous, or infamous, First Ladies.
Average 10Q
1746 plays
Aug 19 04
MotherGoose editor
8 trivia quiz  Basics of Political Science I icon
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 10Q
1737 plays
Jul 20 04
thejazzkickazz gold
9 trivia quiz  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 10Q
2634 plays
Sep 22 01
flem-ish
10 trivia quiz  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 10Q
1644 plays
Nov 14 02
Flem-ish
11 trivia quiz  Who Ruled the Longest? Part 1 icon
Which of the four dictators, monarchs, or elected politicians ruled their country for the longest period of time?
Difficult 10Q
2397 plays
Dec 12 03
Stalin1879 gold
12 trivia quiz  Words of Wisdom from or about Politicians icon
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 5Q
669 plays
Sep 22 01
flem-ish
13 trivia quiz  Political Philosophy
Some easy, some difficult -- from the ancients to postmodernism!
Tough 20Q
2469 plays
Jul 15 00
LauraEmily
14 trivia quiz  Political Quotes icon
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 10Q
390 plays
Aug 13 02
dinkytown
15 trivia quiz  Who Ruled the Longest? Part 2 icon
Second quiz on which of the four kings, dictators, or politicians ruled their nation for the longest period of time.
Tough 10Q
1002 plays
Jan 18 04
Stalin1879 gold
16 trivia quiz  Showbusiness for Ugly People icon
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 15Q
687 plays
Nov 24 03
Woordenboer
17 trivia quiz  Political Revolutions icon
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 10Q
2325 plays
May 08 01
mf1849
18 trivia quiz  Fascism : Part B icon
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 10Q
348 plays
Jul 28 05
billad
19 trivia quiz  Libertarianism icon
Think you know the libertarian philosophy?
Difficult 15Q
480 plays
Jul 03 03
januarygirl
20 trivia quiz  Fascism : Part A icon
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 10Q
471 plays
Jul 19 05
billad
21 trivia quiz  Politically Engendered Quotes icon
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 10Q
372 plays
Nov 06 02
Engadine
22 trivia quiz  Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol 1 icon
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 10Q
954 plays
Sep 04 04
jgranade
23 trivia quiz  Politicians on Politicians (Quotes) icon
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 10Q
270 plays
Mar 02 03
Engadine
24 trivia quiz  Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol. 2 icon
More quotes from world leaders. Test your knowledge of the wild and wacky words uttered by famous world leaders!
Difficult 10Q
633 plays
Sep 05 04
jgranade
25 trivia quiz  Political Cynics icon
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 10Q
456 plays
Apr 21 05
stingers
26 trivia quiz  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 10Q
1347 plays
May 14 01
flem-ish
27 trivia quiz  Libertarian Quotes icon
This ought to be pretty easy. Just match the quotes to who said them.
Tough 10Q
258 plays
Jul 05 03
januarygirl
28 trivia quiz  Name the Political Theory icon
I will introduce an idea, and you tell me what political theory it applies to. (They are mainly international theories).
Difficult 10Q
1221 plays
Feb 05 03
maranello550

Some sample questions from this category:

* This individual composed a lengthy work on the rearing of children, though he abandoned all of his illegitamate children to orphanages.
* A philosophic essay of his decided in the end that Sisyphus was indeed happy?
* 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'?
* What school of thought ascribes to the notion that there exist as many competing realities as there are individuals, thus absolutes can not exist?
* Which of the following is not a Platonic Dialogue?
* Who is most correctly referred to as the father of utilitarianism?
* Who wrote 'Being and Nothingness'?
* What dramatist wrote the 'Philosophy of Existentialism'?
* What communitarian wrote Democracy's Discontents?
* Who wrote 'The End of History'?
* What were those allied with Alexander Hamilton in support of a strong national government with weak states refered to as?
* What is the rule of the wealthy known as?
* Who wrote an Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding?
* 'Tis better to be feared than loved if you cannot be both' -- is in a great, and completely readable, work by whom?
* Who is known as the founder of the deconstructionalist school of thought?
* What philosopher fond of aphorisms suffered from syphilis and is often wrongly associated with the tenets of Nazi party?
* After the Soviet Union, which country was the second to establish a dictatorship of the proletariat as its form of government?
* After the American Revolution, where did the second successful revolt against a colonial power take place in the Western Hemisphere?

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