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Tan72 has been a FunTrivia author since Aug 26 07 and has written 52 quizzes. Tan72 is a generalist author, preferring to author quizzes across all categories, with the most common being For Children, People, and World.

  • has earned 1,560 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 6 quizzes that required editing work to date.
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1.
Religious Sites: Every Day Becomes a Legacy
  Every Day Becomes a Legacy   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The sites explored in this quiz are all UNESCO listed sites, their heritage a legacy for all. As religious sites, they have been a part of their community for hundreds of years, a different kind of legacy.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, May 03 22
Category: Religious Sites
Very Easy
Tan72
May 03 22
608 plays
2.
Mixed 10 Q Easy: A Mix of Trivia
  A Mix of Trivia    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
As the title suggests, a mix of questions from across the categories.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Apr 07 22
Category: Mixed 10 Q. Easy
Average
Tan72
Apr 07 22
3987 plays
3.
Mysteries of History: A Handful of Mysteries
  A Handful of Mysteries   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
What do a missing aviator, an unnamed prisoner, and unique stone jars have in common? They are all mysteries that have intrigued us over the years.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Apr 10 22
Category: Mysteries of History
Easier
Tan72
Apr 10 22
501 plays
4.
Passover: The Story of Passover
  The Story of Passover   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Passover, also known as Pesach, is an important holiday in the Jewish calendar, and is told in the Book of Exodus. This quiz explores some of the important elements of the story.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jun 18 23
Category: Passover
Very Easy
Tan72
Jun 18 23
309 plays
5.
Mixed Sites in Oceania: Australian Natural World Heritage Sites
  Australian Natural World Heritage Sites    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are some Australian World Heritage Sites you may not have seen before, all chosen for their natural or cultural significance.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, May 03 22
Category: Mixed Sites in Oceania
Easier
Tan72
May 03 22
210 plays
6.
  An Old Fashioned Toybox   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Toys change in popularity over time, but many are eternally popular. Here are some toys which would have featured in an 'Old Fashioned Toybox' and see how many we can identify from the clues.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 28 21
Category: Games & Toys
Very Easy
Tan72
Sep 28 21
887 plays
7.
  Is Laughter the Best Medicine?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There have been many amazing advances in medicine which have improved the lives of many people. This quiz aims to explore some of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 02 21
Category: History of Medicine
Easier
Tan72
Sep 02 21
817 plays
8.
  We Rest at Windsor    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
While many former Kings and Queens of England are buried at Westminster Abbey, others are buried in different sites at Windsor Castle, including St. George's Chapel, the Royal Mausoleum and the Royal Burial Ground.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 06 21
Category: Burial Sites
Very Easy
Tan72
Sep 06 21
412 plays
9.
  We Rest Beneath Westminster Abbey    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Westminster Abbey has a long history of burials, dating back nearly 1000 years. As well as Royalty, many poets, scientists and other influential people are commemorated here. See if you can identify some of the over 3000 people who lie here.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Aug 19 21
Category: Burial Sites
Very Easy
Tan72
Aug 19 21
570 plays
10.
  The Year 2020 in a Nutshell    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Despite 2020 being dominated by headlines featuring COVID-19, there are many other events which occurred. Here are some of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 09 21
Category: 2020s History
Easier
Tan72
Sep 09 21
856 plays
11.
  A Trivia Pot Pourri    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of UK based questions from across the categories.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 25 22
Category: Mixed UK
Average
Tan72
Jan 25 22
630 plays
12.
  This Is a True Story   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A common tag line used in advertising movies is 'Based on a true story'. This quiz looks at the stories and events that inspired some popular movies.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 08 16
Category: Something in Common
Easier
Tan72
998 plays
13.
  April in Paris   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
'April in Paris' was written in 1932 by Yip Harburg for the musical 'Walk a Little Faster.' It quickly became a popular jazz standard covered by some of the great names. Are you able to identify some of these artists from the clues below?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 24 21
Category: Standards - Great American Songbook
Very Easy
Tan72
Sep 24 21
238 plays
14.
  A Little Quiz of Nursery Rhymes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All questions relate to nursery rhymes that have 'little' in the title or the rhyme.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 12 20
Recommended for grades: 2,3
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Easier
Tan72
Sep 12 20
1966 plays
15.
  An Entertaining Romp Through European Capitals   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An adventure exploring different European capitals through music, drama, literature and comics. Each answer leads us to the next capital city.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Dec 23 22
Category: Thematic Places in Entertainment
Easier
Tan72
Dec 23 22
581 plays
16.
  Language Devices In English Writing    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A mix of definitions that you likely learnt in high school English lessons. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, May 13 22
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12
Category: Grammatical and Lexical Items
Average
Tan72
May 13 22
352 plays
17.
  Aussie A-Z   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
How well do you know Australia? I have chosen a mix of Australian people, animals, plants and myths to test your knowledge of my homeland.
Easier, 25 Qns, Tan72, Aug 18 24
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category: Alphabetical Australia
Easier
Tan72
Aug 18 24
858 plays
18.
  Clean    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I have decided to do some long overdue spring cleaning. Here are some of the jobs I have to do, and some common household products that I am going to use to do them. Please match them as best you can! Note that terminology and spelling is English.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Aug 08 21
Category: Family Life
Average
Tan72
Aug 08 21
543 plays
19.
  The Three Ms - Mammals, Marsupials and Monotremes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Australia is recognised for its unique wildlife. Here is a quiz on some of its more interesting and exotic animals.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jul 26 24
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Australia
Very Easy
Tan72
Jul 26 24
794 plays
20.
  Convicted by UNESCO    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Most of us are familiar with UNESCO World Heritage sites. This group was added in 2010, representing examples of convict labour and heritage in Australia. Match the clues with the site represented.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Aug 15 21
Category: Mixed Sites in Oceania
Easier
Tan72
Aug 15 21
119 plays
21.
  Cats, Cats, Cats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the clues given, identify each word which have the first three letters 'cat'.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jun 09 22
Category: Words in Common
Average
Tan72
Jun 09 22
446 plays
22.
  Where in Europe am I?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come with me on a trip through some European countries.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Dec 10 15
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category: European Geography for Kids
Very Easy
Tan72
1103 plays
23.
  Let's Talk About Hex   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Witchcraft was accepted as a part of life during the Middle Ages and early renaissance period. This quiz covers some famous practitioners ... or were they?
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Apr 19 22
Category: Other People
Average
Tan72
Apr 19 22
185 plays
24.
  Broken Hill   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Broken Hill is a mining town in far Western NSW. It has a rich Aboriginal and European history and is a fascinating place to visit.
Average, 25 Qns, tan72, Dec 02 21
Category: New South Wales
Average
tan72
Dec 02 21
888 plays
25.
  Outback Dining for Vegetarians    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Australian outback eating is often synonymous with meat dishes such as kangaroo, emu or steak. However, there are many tasty native fruits and vegetables to satisfy everyone. Here are some traditional bush foods long known to Indigenous Australians.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Oct 06 21
Category: Australian Foods
Average
Tan72
Oct 06 21
153 plays
26.
  The Ultimate The Black Death Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Black Death had a significant impact on the population of Europe in the fourteenth century, and remains a source of macabre fascination today.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Apr 03 13
Category: Plague
Average
Tan72
844 plays
27.
  Australian Leading Ladies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When we think of 'Leading Ladies' it is usually American or English actresses that spring to mind. I thought it would be interesting to write a quiz about some well-known, and some not so well-known Australian actresses. I hope you find it interesting!
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 31 24
Category: Leading Ladies
Average
Tan72
Jan 31 24
341 plays
28.
  A Timely London 9 for 10    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use the first letter of the answers of the first nine questions to spell out the answer to the tenth question.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Nov 03 22
Category: Acrostics and Common Bond
Easier
Tan72
Nov 03 22
746 plays
29.
  Ragdolls    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This striking breed, famed and named for its placid nature, has an interesting history. I hope you enjoy learning more about the playful Ragdoll cat.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Feb 17 23
Category: Cat Breeds
Average
Tan72
Feb 17 23
272 plays
30.
  Heroic Women    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For this quiz, I decided to feature some heroic women from history that you may not have met before, with new and interesting stories for you to learn about. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jun 09 22
Category: Famous Women
Average
Tan72
Jun 09 22
309 plays
31.
  Edward, the Wealthy Guard    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Edward is a name that has been associated with a number of famous, and infamous, people throughout history. The meaning of Edward is 'wealthy guard', and the first name of my son.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 14 20
Category: First Names E-G
Easier
Tan72
Sep 14 20
694 plays
32.
  Famous Conspiracy Theories.   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We've all heard them - those stories from a 'friend of a friend' explaining away some of those oddities of history or bizarre and strange happenings. Welcome to the interesting, bizarre and slightly bonkers world of conspiracy theories.
Tough, 10 Qns, Tan72, Mar 09 13
Category: Frauds & Hoaxes
Tough
Tan72
827 plays
33.
  Quoth Who?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A mix of quotes from poets and world leaders - can you match the quote with its author?
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Feb 23 22
Category: Who Said It?
Average
Tan72
Feb 23 22
231 plays
34.
  Eat, Drink and Be Merry    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Tudors reigned for only three generations but left a lasting impact. This quiz explores some of the Christmas feasting Henry VII, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I would have enjoyed.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 01 21
Category: History of Food
Average
Tan72
Sep 01 21
310 plays
35.
  Who am I? Chalet School Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A number of clues will be given about various characters who appear in the "Chalet School" series by Elinor M Brent-Dyer. Characters may appear from any of the books in the series, and could include mistresses as well as pupils.
Average, 15 Qns, Tan72, Feb 03 08
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Category: Brent-Dyer, Elinor
Average
Tan72
759 plays
36.
  A Step to the Right    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz all about famous steps, stairs and staircases in famous places around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 24 18
Category: Mixed Sites by Theme
Average
Tan72
Sep 24 18
335 plays
37.
  Who Said What?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten quotes from famous people. Can you match the quote with the correct person?
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Mar 16 22
Category: Quote Challenge
Average
Tan72
Mar 16 22
338 plays
38.
  Noor Inayat Khan - Unlikely Heroine    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Born in Russia, raised in Paris, a member of a royal Indian family, and post-humously awarded the George Cross for gallantry Noor Inayat Khan was an unlikely WWII heroine. Hers is a fascinating story and deserves to be more widely known.
Average, 15 Qns, tan72, Mar 20 11
Category: Indian Royals
Average
tan72
318 plays
39.
  The Godfather    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'The Godfather' is recognised as one of the greatest movies of all time. Can you find the words hidden in its title? All words are found in the title 'The Godfather'. Some are spelt using either British or American usage, this is noted in the hints.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Mar 09 22
Category: Thematic Word Hunt
Average
Tan72
Mar 09 22
270 plays
40.
  A Walk Down Memory Lane - '80s TV shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz features Australian TV programs which were shown on the Seven network during the 1980s. I hope it includes some of your favourites!
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Oct 13 11
Category: Australian TV
Average
Tan72
702 plays
41.
  Travelling through Europe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Western Europe is home to a wonderful range of countries and cities. Here are a few of my favourite places!
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Oct 06 11
Category: Europe - Travel
Average
Tan72
1059 plays
42.
  Careers of the Chalet School Girls   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Elinor M Brent-Dyer wrote over 50 books set at the Chalet School. This quiz looks at the range of occupations that the different pupils were interested in and it covers most books in the series.
Average, 10 Qns, tan72, Dec 30 07
Category: Brent-Dyer, Elinor
Average
tan72
576 plays
43.
  Roll Up! Roll Up!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short history of the circus.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jul 04 21
Category: Circuses & Fairs
Average
Tan72
Jul 04 21
347 plays
44.
  What Fantasy Land am I?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fantasy novels take place in a wide range of worlds and locations. Some are similar to ours, others are very different. Please join me on a journey to some of my favourite worlds.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Apr 09 15
Category: Fantasy
Average
Tan72
291 plays
45.
  Rainbow Fossils from the Eromanga Sea   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Eromanga Sea covered inland Australia during the Mesozoic period, leading to the formation of Australia's opal fields. Australia is unique in being the only country to have opalised dinosaur fossils, including many new specimens.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Nov 07 21
Category: Paleontology
Average
Tan72
Nov 07 21
140 plays
46.
  Dead Witch Walking (Kim Harrison)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kim Harrison is the author of a series of books set in Cincinnati. In her world, humans were decimated by a virus and vampires, witches, pixies, elves and werewolves are real.
Average, 10 Qns, tan72, Aug 23 20
Category: Harrison, Kim
Average
tan72
Aug 23 20
385 plays
47.
  Exploring Edward    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
When I was researching my quiz on 'Edward' I found that the name pops up in most fields. I decided to see if I could find an example that fits every Funtrivia category. This is the result!
Average, 20 Qns, Tan72, Dec 02 17
Category: Thematic Men's Names
Average
Tan72
421 plays
48.
  Songs I Sang as a Child    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have young children and my son enjoys singing. These are some of the songs that I enjoyed at his age. Some are old traditional songs, two are by The Beatles.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 23 14
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category: Music for Kids
Average
Tan72
912 plays
49.
  Smuggling, Shipwrecks, Dolphins and Ponies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Monica Edwards was a popular children's author who grew up in Sussex, southern England. Her characters experience a number of exciting adventures including befriending dolphins, smuggling and rescuing horses and people.
Average, 10 Qns, tan72, Feb 10 24
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category: Edwards, Monica
Average
tan72
Feb 10 24
150 plays
50.
  Who am I ? Chalet School Characters Part 2.   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about characters featured in the Elinor M Brent-Dyer "Chalet School" series. Characters could feature in any of the books (there are over 60 books in the series).
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Feb 04 08
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Category: Brent-Dyer, Elinor
Average
Tan72
681 plays
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