Match the 15 top-selling singles of the year in the UK in 1985 to the artists who sang them.
Easier, 15 Qns, darksplash,
Mar 02 21
Category:
Music from 1985
In 2010, "Coronation Street" became the world's longest-running TV soap still on air. In more than 60 years it charted the lives, loves, and deaths of people in Weatherfield. Match these characters who died to headlines in the local newspaper.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jul 25 16
Category:
Coronation Street
Few conflicts have inspired so many songs as Vietnam. Many of those songs reflected - some say inflamed - public opinion of an unpopular war.
Average, 15 Qns, darksplash,
Jul 30 11
Category:
Political Songs
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The name David comes from the Hebrew "beloved". From the cryptic clues below, see if you can match the well known men with the first name "David."
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 07 17
Category:
First Names C-D
The island of Ireland has seen some bloody battles through the years. Fight your way through this quiz to test your knowledge of battles, sieges and rebellions.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 23 18
Category:
Irish
"When kings make war
The poor little men must fight them..."
Match these monarchs to the battles they led their men into.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Feb 26 20
Category:
Assorted Wars
"I'm sorry" have been described as the two most inadequate words in the English language. See if you can work out who was "sorry" in real life and culture in these ten questions.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Feb 27 25
Category:
Thematic Phrases
A US website known for its 'lists' once published "The 40 Worst Number One Singles Of All Time".
Without asking if you agree or disagree, try to identify some of those songs.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Mar 16 20
Category:
Worst Songs Lists
This quiz is based on the old 'Blockbusters' TV game show. Here are questions on the 20 FunTrivia categories. Each correct answer begins with a 'J'.
Easier, 20 Qns, darksplash,
Apr 29 25
Category:
Blockbuster
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Many solo singers and groups from Ireland have topped the UK pop charts. Match the songs on the left to the singers on the right.
Easier, 15 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 22 19
Category:
UK Number Ones
In this quiz, the names of two characters on a television crime show are given. Investigate and detect which of the four options was also a character on that show.
Tough, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 14 23
Category:
Law Enforcement
More deaths, both violent and natural, from "Coronation Street", the world's longest-running TV soap. Match these characters who died - including two from the same family - to headlines in the local newspaper.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jul 25 16
Category:
Coronation Street
Pop songs at Christmas, don't you just love them? Pity, though, the poor shop staff who have to listen to them ad nauseam from the start of November. Identify the artists behind these 15.
Easier, 15 Qns, darksplash,
Dec 08 19
Category:
Christmas Music
"Sounds Of The 60s" is a venerable BBC Radio 2 show that features music from the golden era of pop in the 1960s.
Match these songs, some better known than others, played in the show broadcast on December 9, 2017, to the performers.
Average, 15 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 25 18
Category:
1960s Music
Here are ten songs with with "walk" or "walking" in the title. Match the artists associated with them.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 16 16
Category:
Walking and Running in Songs
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"Get down Shep": for centuries humans have enjoyed canine company. Identify these ten men from fact and fiction or their companions.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 23 21
Category:
Thematic Dogs
Sun, sea, sand, surf and celluloid: See how many movies that featured beach scenes you can identify from the clues given here.
Average, 15 Qns, darksplash,
Mar 28 09
Category:
Common Locations
Submarines have been around since the 16th Century in one form or another. Test your knowledge of the subject in fact and fiction.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Dec 27 20
Category:
Maritime
Match these 10 fictional or real western characters and actors to the horses with which they were associated.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Nov 01 20
Category:
Horses in Entertainment
"Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled 'This could change your life,'" so said Helen Exley, the noted collector and publisher. See how many of these life-changers you can identify.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 29 14
Category:
Literary Titles
Alfred Hitchcock, it seems, is a hugely admired director among FunTrivia quizzers. By popular demand - one person asked for more - here are some more 'Hitch' movies for you to identify from memorable scenes.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 15 21
Category:
Hitchcock, Alfred
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From the clues, match the name of English football team that plays in red or reddish hues.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 10 21
Category:
UK Football Teams
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on, or so said Winston Churchill. Here are 10 questions about lies and liars.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 11 22
Category:
Thematic People
When the English arrived in Ireland, they found the local Gaelic language did not trip lightly off their tongues. They changed many of the names of towns, for example. Match the new names to the old.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Nov 28 17
Category:
Mixed Ireland
On the left are names of four singers from a specific country, city, or location. Match them to their 'home' places.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Feb 27 22
Category:
Bands by Geographical Origin
The talk show has long been a staple of television schedules. Let's look at 10 memorable moments from British shows.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Oct 06 20
Category:
UK Classic TV
Many solo singers and groups from Wales have topped the UK pop charts. Match the songs on the left to the singers or bands on the right.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 11 19
Category:
UK Number Ones
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Listed on the left are the names of heroes in fantasy novels. Match the authors on the right to their creations.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Dec 13 19
Category:
Fantasy
Some call it chance, others may call it fate: here are 10 relationships that developed without pre-planning and made undeniable changes to our world.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 19 20
Category:
Famous People
Older people sometimes say they can remember where they were "the day JFK died". That was not the only news on that date, find some others in these questions.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 27 23
Category:
October November December
In this sequel, see how many Alfred Hitchcock movies you can identify from the clues given here to dramatic scenes.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Sep 11 08
Category:
Hitchcock, Alfred
Stereotypically these are words used by an English policeman at a crime scene. Match up some other catchphrases and quotes with their cops.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Oct 21 16
Category:
Quotes Mixture
The trouble with political jokes is they sometimes get elected. Which White House residents were the jokers here?
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Apr 14 23
Category:
Presidential Quotes
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The USA is a country of some incredible contrasts. Match the states from the list on the right to the attribute on the left.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 28 18
Category:
USA
For as long as people have been living in different places, they have had nicknames. Some nicknames may originally have been insults, but were happily adopted by those to whom they were applied.
Match the UK place to the nickname for its people.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Dec 09 20
Category:
British Slang and Dialects
It is part three of our trilogy of the heavy work the grim reaper did in "Emmerdale", one of British television's most-watched soap operas. Match the deceased characters to the 'headlines' from the local paper.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Nov 20 17
Category:
Emmerdale
As a sequel to my first quiz on the subject, all your have to do is match these car models to the companies that made them.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 05 18
Category:
Auto World
January 1st: a new year has begun. Identify the people, places or things in these imaginary headlines for that date down through the years.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 04 20
Category:
January February March
Britain led the railways revolution of the 19th century. Can you match these popular rail routes with a calling point on each of them, using the most convenient direct route between the places mentioned?
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Nov 25 16
Category:
U.K. Railways
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In this miscellany of questions, test your general knowledge of the who, what, where, when, and why of life in the United Kingdom through the years.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Feb 02 21
Category:
Mixed UK
If you don't believe in coincidences, than what else explains how all these entertainers came to die at the age of 27?
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jul 18 22
Category:
Deceased Musicians
You do not have to play this quiz but if you do your score may be given in evidence. You have the right to identify the top 10 among "The 20 greatest TV cop shows of all time".
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 05 20
Category:
Mixture: Drama
This quiz is based on the old 'Blockbusters' TV game show. Here are questions on the 20 FunTrivia categories. Each correct answer begins with an 'N'.
Average, 20 Qns, darksplash,
Oct 07 20
Category:
Blockbuster
Sweeteners and Sweet Treats
Some of my quizzes have questions that are quite long, so here are 10 quick questions. Oh and you'll soon pick up on the theme. Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 28 23
Category:
Confectionery, Chocolates & Candy
The New York 'Daily News' was considered to be a right wing paper in the 1960s. This quiz is not about the paper, but historical facts mentioned in Tom Paxton's satirical song "Daily News".
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jun 22 10
Category:
Social History
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It is striking the number of cities, towns and villages in the USA that have someone's first name. Let's go through the alphabet with them. There are clues to help you match them up with their state.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Dec 21 17
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category:
Alphabetical US Cities
Each question alludes cryptically to three songs. Your job is to identify the link between them
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 02 18
Category:
Something in Common
The great five Ws of journalism: who, what, when, where, and why. Every good story needs them. Let's look at 10 songs reflecting on that. (Two for each W). Match the songs to the singers.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Aug 06 20
Category:
Match Artist and Song
And the E-xcitement continues to mount as we reach part five in our series... This quiz is based on the old 'Blockbusters' TV game show. Here are questions on the 20 FunTrivia categories. Each correct answer begins with an 'E'.
Average, 20 Qns, darksplash,
May 06 16
Category:
Blockbuster
The Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards for 2011 went to "The Artist". This quiz looks (mostly) at some of the talking points surrounding the movie and awards information, rather than the plot.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash,
Jan 31 17
Category:
Al - Az Movies