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1.
Who Am I: Historical Stick Figures on Cue Cards
  Historical Stick Figures on Cue Cards editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
As I'm armed with my bad drawings, a stack of cue cards, and a Sharpie, here's a look at ten famous people who all bear uncanny resemblances when drawn on small pieces of paper. Did I mention I can't draw?
Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 19 11
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
kyleisalive editor
15534 plays
2.
Who Am I: They Didnt Let A Wheelchair Slow Them
  They Didn't Let A Wheelchair Slow Them!   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The people in this quiz have made various impacts on the world. They did not let the fact that they were in a wheelchair hinder them. Come learn a little more of these fascinating individuals.
Easier, 10 Qns, stephgm67, Apr 13 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
stephgm67 gold member
Apr 13 22
528 plays
3.
Who Am I: Jackies of all Trades
  Jackies of all Trades   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Jackie, Jacqueline, Jacqui, male, female. This quiz covers a wide variety of people with a name in common with a wide assortment of careers. (Photos are hints not answers).
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jun 18 17
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
1nn1 gold member
1374 plays
4.
  Ordinary People   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is a nod to ten people who accomplished extraordinary things in their lives. This quiz focuses on when they were ordinary and not yet well known for their accomplishments.
Easier, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, May 23 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
ramonesrule gold member
May 23 22
639 plays
5.
  Pi's History Mysteries   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In Pi we love writing limericks so we decided to write some about famous historical people. Each verse is a clue that you must solve.
Easier, 10 Qns, Calpurnia09, Dec 04 12
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Mixed People
Easier
Calpurnia09
3495 plays
6.
  Mixed People Bio-Limericks   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bored of watching the film Bio-pics? Try some bite-size Bio-Limericks Plus a question in time So you can skip the rhyme If the poetry gives you the sicks
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Sep 05 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
Upstart3 gold member
Sep 05 17
1611 plays
7.
  Point Given, Point Taken   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here we have some famous folks who scored points for their momentous achievements, but they also had some failings or made questionable decisions for which we have to deduct some points. Who are these ambiguous people?
Easier, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Jun 17 17
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Mixed People
Easier
PDAZ gold member
1479 plays
8.
  Eponyms for Cities   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the brief description of each person with the city named in their honour?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Oct 04 18
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Who Am I?
Very Easy
looney_tunes editor
Oct 04 18
855 plays
9.
  A Challenge for Children   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
These are amazing feats at any age. What makes them even more incredible is the young age at which these were achieved. Match the achiever to the achievement.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 01 20
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
zorba_scank gold member
Aug 01 20
966 plays
10.
  You Could Win a Pulitzer Prize for That! editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded to Americans for achievement in journalism, literature and musical composition. Many winners have international reputations so let's see how many of these people who had the magic touch in arts and letters you recognize.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK, May 07 14
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Achievements
Easier
CmdrK gold member
2778 plays
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After tiring of her spineless husband, with whom did Anne fall in love, run off and start pirating with?

From Quiz "Anne Bonney, Pirate Queen"




11.
  More Mixed People Limericks   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some Limericks that point to famous people.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Jun 12 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
Upstart3 gold member
1407 plays
12.
  A Short Story   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Although short of stature, these men are remembered for their tall accomplishments, for good or ill. Match the famous or infamous figure under 5'5" (165cm) with his description. N.B. At 5'6", Napoleon is too tall for this quiz!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, gracious1, Jul 07 19
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
gracious1 gold member
Jul 07 19
861 plays
13.
  One Hundred - Not Out!   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
For my hundredth quiz, I decided to do one about people who all lived to be at least 100 years old. Can you match the people with their occupations?
Easier, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jan 03 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Mixed People
Easier
Lottie1001 gold member
Jan 03 22
531 plays
14.
  Square One   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Going back to "Square One" means starting again after a disappointment or failure. But it doesn't always mean the end - it certainly didn't for these famous people. Can you match these famous people to their "Square One" story?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, suzidunc, Aug 05 18
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Mixed People
Very Easy
suzidunc
Aug 05 18
975 plays
15.
  Masterful editor best quiz   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
On the left are the names of the famous people, on the right what they are famous for.
Easier, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Sep 06 18
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
ozzz2002 gold member
Sep 06 18
1005 plays
16.
  Cantabrigians   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify each of these people associated with the University of Cambridge, UK given one of their best known accomplishments?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 05 18
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Achievements
Very Easy
looney_tunes editor
Jul 05 18
714 plays
17.
  Left on the Shelf   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ladies often stay unwed, Perhaps unasked, perhaps they choose- But never, never, be it said To live unpartnered is to lose! These ladies' spheres were not the same. How many of them can you name?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, balaton, Oct 20 14
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
balaton
1446 plays
18.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Feb 19 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Mixed People
Easier
FTBot
Feb 19 22
645 plays
19.
  Ladies and Gentlemen   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Over the years, countless men and women have accomplished feats great and small. Here, only five of each gender are presented and you have to match them to their accomplishment. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, DeepHistory, Jul 11 16
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Changed the World
Very Easy
DeepHistory gold member
1674 plays
20.
  Kim, Park and Lee    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about people with the names Kim, Park and Lee, sure enough. Simply match the correct person to the words that correspond to them.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, cardsfan_027, Jul 05 22
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
cardsfan_027 gold member
Jul 05 22
534 plays
21.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, FTBot, Apr 01 22
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8,9
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
FTBot
Apr 01 22
717 plays
22.
  Person of the Month   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the person's name (each containing a month) with the proper clue.
Easier, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Oct 05 16
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
nyirene330
579 plays
23.
  Many Tried, None Succeeded   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these incredible people are famous for their successes in one form or another, but in this quiz we will see things that they failed at, too. No disrespect is meant to them.
Easier, 10 Qns, AdamM7, Dec 23 21
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
AdamM7 gold member
Dec 23 21
399 plays
24.
  Whatever Happened to the Heroes?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Down the centuries men and women have stood out as legends and heroes because of their humanitarian acts of bravery and goodwill towards their fellow man. Can you guess who they are?
Easier, 10 Qns, Soozy_Woozy, Feb 27 13
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Heroes and Villains
Easier
Soozy_Woozy
2634 plays
25.
  Famous People Who Like Model Trains   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the Editors' 2018 Advent quizzes: Model trains have appeared at the foot of Christmas Trees since the early 1900s. This quiz asks you to determine the famous people who enjoy model trains. The number of clues decrease as you progress.
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Dec 17 18
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
1nn1 gold member
Dec 17 18
906 plays
26.
  He Ain't Heavy....Wait, yes he is   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
So you know how to size up big men? Weigh in on this quiz and match the identity clues to the fellow whose bulk became part of his legend.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Nealzineatser, Sep 11 19
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Physical Traits
Very Easy
Nealzineatser gold member
Sep 11 19
642 plays
27.
  A Ridiculously Long Title   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
You might know these ten people by their casual titles, but did you know their full titles are ridiculously long? Can you match the person to their full title?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Dec 22 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
Joepetz gold member
Dec 22 17
888 plays
28.
  Who in the World Did That?   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the accomplishment--in a variety of fields, including sports, entertainment, politics, and science--with the person.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, bernie73, Mar 20 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Who Am I?
Very Easy
bernie73 gold member
1650 plays
29.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jan 31 22
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
FTBot
Jan 31 22
705 plays
30.
  Famous Feuds   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Pick the proper adversaries.
Easier, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 11 16
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Infamy
Easier
nyirene330
912 plays
31.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 15    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Oct 02 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Oct 02 22
543 plays
32.
  Just a Coincidence   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
It's no coincidence that the people in the quiz are linked by some form of the word "down." Move the correct answers to the proper statement, and you'll score big.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, goatlockerjoe, May 25 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
goatlockerjoe
840 plays
33.
  Who Am I? - Andrew / Andy Edition   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the brief description to the famous (real or fictional) Andrew or Andy to which it corresponds?
Easier, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Dec 17 16
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
ClarkyB
1164 plays
34.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 10    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jul 26 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Jul 26 22
582 plays
35.
  Are they a King or are they a Queen?   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Can you identify the true King or Queen from the clue that is given. The questions are from a variety of fields including, royalty, entertainment, sport, TV and personalities etc.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, zambesi, Sep 19 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
zambesi
Sep 19 17
1113 plays
36.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 9    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jul 15 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Jul 15 22
552 plays
37.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 11    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Aug 11 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Aug 11 22
501 plays
38.
  The Right Woman   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There have been many wonderful, interesting women throughout time. Use the clues and guess which woman I am talking about.
Easier, 10 Qns, faith177, Apr 22 13
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
faith177
2529 plays
39.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, FTBot, Mar 17 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
FTBot
Mar 17 22
588 plays
40.
  Howdy, Neighbor!   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Some new people have moved into the area and you've got a feeling they're all famous (or at least noteworthy). Put the kettle on and match the person to their fictional greeting.
Easier, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Oct 21 19
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
AcrylicInk gold member
Oct 21 19
576 plays
41.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 7    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jun 03 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Jun 03 22
489 plays
42.
  Dan, Danny, or Daniel?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All are famous in some way and known by the first name of Dan, Danny, or Daniel.
Easier, 10 Qns, nmerr, Apr 10 13
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
nmerr gold member
1845 plays
43.
  Famous Men born in the month of December    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify these famous men born in the month of December?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 12 19
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
zambesi
Dec 12 19
894 plays
44.
  We Were the Best... (or the Worst)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you can determine which famous or infamous person is being referred to in the ten questions that follow. Fair warning before you begin: This is a VERY eclectic mix that covers several centuries and people from a variety of backgrounds.
Easier, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Jul 28 16
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Who Am I?
Easier
logcrawler gold member
810 plays
45.
  They Loved Not Wisely, But Too Well   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The folks in this particular quiz may be from the East or the West, from the distant or recent past, sympathetic or frightening but all have one thing in common: a preoccupation with love.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, hpreed62, Oct 15 16
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
hpreed62
777 plays
46.
  Missing But Not Forgotten   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz includes people who have gone missing, from those presumed fallen in battle to those who simply disappeared. Some of the disappearances have happy endings; others remain mysteries.
Easier, 10 Qns, pitegny, Apr 09 19
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: In Common
Easier
pitegny gold member
Apr 09 19
735 plays
47.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Apr 14 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Apr 14 22
483 plays
48.
  Great Recluses   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many famous people are, have been, or became recluses. This quiz tests your knowledge of them.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Jun 17 15
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Infamy
Very Easy
lowtechmaster
1638 plays
49.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Mar 04 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Mar 04 22
480 plays
50.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 8    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, FTBot, Jun 15 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: People Grab Bag
Very Easy
FTBot
Jun 15 22
495 plays
51.
  Are they Black or are they White?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify the following as to whether their names are Black or White.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Jan 24 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
zambesi
1287 plays
52.
  FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 12    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of 10 People questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!
Easier, 10 Qns, FTBot, Aug 21 22
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: People Grab Bag
Easier
FTBot
Aug 21 22
474 plays
53.
  Rogues, Rebels and Renegades    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A rogue is dishonest and deceitful, a rebel is one who rises against the opposition and a renegade is one who betrays an organisation or set of principles. History has given us a hotchpotch of rogues, rebels and renegades.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Apr 10 20
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Heroes and Villains
Very Easy
zambesi
Apr 10 20
648 plays
54.
  Jewish Celebrities   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Jewish people have often been quite involved with the surrounding cultures and have produced many famous people in different fields. Which ones do you recognize?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, grisham, Nov 01 15
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
grisham
819 plays
55.
  Just Three Facts: Real George Edition   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Based on the three facts I give you, match the description to the famous George.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, bernie73, Dec 30 16
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Who Am I?
Very Easy
bernie73 gold member
864 plays
56.
  Are they Royalty    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Are they a Duke, Earl, Count, Knight or Prince? Can you match the names of these individuals with the clue that is given.
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 30 17
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: In Common
Easier
zambesi
Dec 30 17
609 plays
57.
  Best Man    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz presents a look at 10 different countries and my thoughts about the best man from each. Be sure to check the clues for the best answer!
Easier, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Feb 16 21
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: Heroes and Villains
Easier
ClaudiaCat gold member
Feb 16 21
645 plays
58.
  Names ending in - HAM    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
From the clue that is given can you match these people that have either a christian name or a surname that ends in HAM.
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 16 17
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Category: In Common
Easier
zambesi
Dec 16 17
867 plays
59.
  Who Am I--All Over The Place?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Using the single piece of information, identify the famous (or sometimes not-so-famous) individual.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, bernie73, Sep 06 18
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Who Am I?
Very Easy
bernie73 gold member
Sep 06 18
570 plays
60.
  Mixture of Kings and Queens    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
This quiz is a little different from my previous quiz based on the same subject. This is a matching hotchpotch quiz from side to side identifying the King or the Queen. Have FUN!
Very Easy, 15 Qns, zambesi, Sep 30 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: In Common
Very Easy
zambesi
Sep 30 17
879 plays
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