51.

  Infamous, Inhumane, Notorious, Horrific    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There have always been prisons, just like there have always been criminals. This quiz is about some of the worst institutions devised by various societies to deal with their lawbreakers and POWs. Man's inhumanity to man on display.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 29 23

Category: Prisons

Average
ncterp
Aug 29 23
413 plays

52.

  Everything in Thirds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Consider this quiz the "third degree" about thirds. Everything in thirds from the middle-ages to baseball.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Sep 18 23

Category: First, Second, Third and Last

Average
ncterp
Sep 18 23
277 plays

53.

  1960s One Hit Wonders    

Match Quiz

 20 Qns

International and American singers and groups whose songs either were atop the Billboard Hot 100 or close to it and then disappeared. Some tried again but fizzled out. I'll give you the title of the song, you match it with the artist.

Easier, 20 Qns, ncterp, Jul 02 23

Category: One Hit Wonders - 1960s

Easier
ncterp
Jul 02 23
602 plays

54.

  Banned, Challenged and Removed    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Censorship has caused the banning, challenging and removal of some of our greatest novels both in the U.S. and abroad. This quiz is about a few of these monumental works of art many were deprived of.

Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Oct 03 23

Category: Banned Books

Easier
ncterp
Oct 03 23
539 plays

55.

  Fifteen Fabulous Firsts    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Fascinating finding fun, fundamental, functional, farsighted firsts. Forebearers for further fascinations.

Average, 15 Qns, ncterp, Aug 15 24

Category: First, Second, Third and Last

Average
ncterp
Aug 15 24
195 plays

56.

  A River Runs Through It    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about the rivers that flow through U.S. cities/states. In the 18th and 19th centuries cities often grew up on major rivers as they were a source of transportation and water.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 24 23

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Category: USA - Bodies of Water

Average
ncterp
Aug 24 23
442 plays

57.

  The "Address" by Abe Lincoln    

Fun Fill-It

 10 Qns

The Gettysburg Address

On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln was invited to give some brief remarks at Gettysburg. His precious few words are forever inscribed on a wall in his memorial in Washington, DC. This quiz will test your memory of the Gettysburg Address.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 12 23

Category: Gettysburg

Very Easy
ncterp
May 12 23
564 plays

58.

  Elvis - The Early Years    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I consider myself lucky to have been a teenager in the late 1950s when Elvis was making his breakthrough. He came upon the scene at the perfect time in America; his impact on our culture and the world's cannot be overstated.

Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Sep 02 23

Category: Presley, Elvis

Tough
ncterp
Sep 02 23
360 plays

59.

  The US Constitution: The Preamble    

Fun Fill-It

 10 Qns

The Preamble to the United States Constitution is the who, what, and why of the document. Of the 52 words, the first three are arguably the most important.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 17 23

Category: Constitution of the USA

Very Easy
ncterp
May 17 23
433 plays

60.

  The Days of Knights    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Chivalrous and not-so chivalrous most knights were loyal to their sovereign and admired by the people. This quiz is about some of those knights.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 17 25

Category: Medieval History

Average
ncterp
Apr 17 25
425 plays

61.

  The Robber Barons    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

"Robber baron" is a derogatory term used to describe the powerful men who made fortunes by forming monopolies and trusts, engaging in unethical business practices, bribing politicians, and exploiting their workers. Match the name with the industry.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Sep 15 23

Category: Business World

Average
ncterp
Sep 15 23
129 plays

62.

  Legal Latin    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Latin is said to be a dead language. Maybe so, but not legally speaking. That is, Latin is used quite frequently in the legal profession. This quiz is about some of those Latin words and phrases that can be heard in most any courtroom.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 09 23

Category: The Law

Average
ncterp
Aug 09 23
257 plays

63.

  The Seventh Inning Stretch    

Fun Fill-It

 10 Qns

This quiz is about a song, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" that Harry Caray and the crowd would sing during the 7th inning stretch at Cubs' games. The song became a tradition at MLB games during the 7th inning stretch in 1946. Let's see if you remember it

Very Easy, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 20 23

Category: Sports in Songs

Very Easy
ncterp
May 20 23
360 plays

64.

  Which Fiction was First    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Classics of American Literature

This quiz is about some of the best known works of American literature. It is your challenge to place them in order in which they were published.

Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 31 23

Category: American Literature

Tough
ncterp
May 31 23
598 plays

65.

  A Decade of Optimism-The 1950s    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The 50s were a great decade in which to grow up. America was on the move, both literally and figuratively, and changes occurred in social mores, cultural trends, politics, and new products that affected our lifestyle.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 15 23

Category: 1950s History

Average
ncterp
May 15 23
798 plays

66.

  A Mix Of Historical U.S. Trivia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The 19th century, particularly the period after the Civil War, was a period of expansion, invention, and discovery. This quiz will cover some historical events and persons of influence in the 19th century.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 31 23

Category: USA in the 19th.Century

Average
ncterp
Mar 31 23
582 plays

67.

  Speaking of Walls    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

We all know about Hadrian's Wall and the Great Wall of China, this quiz asks you to match some lesser known walls to the country in which they are located.

Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jul 08 23

Category: Walls

Easier
ncterp
Jul 08 23
127 plays

68.

  25 People Who Influenced the World    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

This quiz is not about the usual 25 influential people you think of; this is a quiz about influential people that may not come to mind right away. Nevertheless, they influenced the world they lived in as well as the world we live in today.

Average, 25 Qns, ncterp, Feb 14 23

Category: Who Am I?

Average
ncterp
Feb 14 23
493 plays

69.

  Water, Water - the Elixir of Life    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are over 45 different types of bodies of water on our wonderful planet. This quiz will deal with the differences between some of them.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 06 23

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Bodies of Water

Average
ncterp
Jun 06 23
450 plays

70.

  Time of the Year    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" has been around since 1927 (becoming gender neutral in 1999). Each selection reflects the person, or idea, who has most influenced the news and our world in the past year, be it for good or ill.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 27 23

Category: Time Magazine

Average
ncterp
Jun 27 23
282 plays

71.

  What is What in this World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Countries, nations, states, republics, federated republics, dependencies, etc, etc, etc. What does it all mean? Which is what? Along with a few world oddities mixed in.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 01 23

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Category: Mixed Countries

Average
ncterp
Jun 01 23
644 plays

72.

  Secret Societies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

So-called "secret societies" have been with us since the beginning. Despite their secrecy, most such societies were formed with good intentions, although some were not. Let's take a look at both kinds.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 15 23

Category: Organizations

Average
ncterp
Mar 15 23
350 plays

73.

  Oceans Ten    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Oceania History

Did you know that outside the English-speaking world Oceania is considered a continent? Australia is thought of as Australasia, a big island in Oceania and not as a separate continent.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 23 23

Category: Oceania

Average
ncterp
Mar 23 23
201 plays

74.

  The Supremes    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justices

No, not the singing group from Motown. There have been 17 Chief Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. In this matching quiz you will be given the names of 15 of the Chief Justices and be asked to match him up with the president who nominated him.

Easier, 15 Qns, ncterp, Jan 26 23

Category: Supreme Court

Easier
ncterp
Jan 26 23
95 plays

75.

  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part IV    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here we are - nearing the end of our fantastic, awesome, adventuresome, mindboggling, breathtaking, astonishing, extraordinary, unbelievably incredible bucket list. But, before we count up all our frequent flyer miles here are a few more stops.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 06 23

Category: Where am I?

Average
ncterp
Mar 06 23
281 plays

76.

  Resting on the Bottom    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz deals with maritime disasters that have occurred in peacetime and not as a direct result of military action. Have fun and remember, "red sky at night-sailor's delight, red sky in morning-sailor take warning."

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 09 23

Category: Maritime Disasters

Average
ncterp
May 09 23
149 plays

77.

  The U.S. Navy in the 19th Century    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

During the 19th century, the U.S. Congress saw a growing country and the need to defend two long coastlines. The Quasi-War with France, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War all indicated the need for effective naval forces.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 21 23

Category: U.S. Navy

Average
ncterp
Apr 21 23
166 plays

78.

  They called it Britannia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The province of Britannia was part of the Roman Empire for nearly 4 centuries. Needless to say, the Romans left their influence on the architecture and culture of Britain. This quiz will cover some of the Roman contributions, some of which still remain.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jul 17 23

Category: Romans in Britain

Average
ncterp
Jul 17 23
280 plays

79.

  The Wide World of U.S. Military Bases    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

There are over 750 U.S. military bases located in the U.S. and 80 foreign countries. That is more than three times the total of all other countries combined. In this quiz I'll give you the name of the base and you tell me where it's located.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 28 23

Category: U.S. Military

Average
ncterp
May 28 23
168 plays

80.

  American Civil War - From Cabin Boys to Generals    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Medal of Honor was the only medal authorized by Congress during the Civil War. For this reason, many Medals of Honor were awarded for acts of bravery that would not meet the standards of today. More than 40% of the recipients fought in the Civil War.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 21 23

Category: U.S. Civil War

Average
ncterp
May 21 23
358 plays

81.

  Landmarks From Around the World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is a quiz on landmarks located in various cities or countries worldwide. You will either be asked to name the landmark described or the city/country where it is located. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 30 25

Category: World Sites

Average
ncterp
Mar 30 25
403 plays

82.

  The Ancient Greek World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The ancient Greek world lasted around 1200 years. This quiz is about the history of that Greek world and some of its influential people.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 31 23

Category: Ancient Greece

Average
ncterp
Jan 31 23
351 plays

83.

  1950's TV Game Shows    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

TV game shows were all the rage in the 1950's. I was in my early teen years in the 50's. I can remember sitting on the floor and gawking at our big black and white box. Have fun with these questions about the age of innocence.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 15 23

Category: 1950s TV

Average
ncterp
Mar 15 23
854 plays

84.

  The Great Slave Revolt    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Haitian Slave Revolt

The revolt started in 1791, in the valuable French colony of Saint-Domingue. African slaves, who outnumbered whites by about 9 to 1 and inspired by the French Revolution of 1789, started an organized rebellion against their French colonial masters.

Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 25 23

Category: Slavery

Tough
ncterp
Apr 25 23
86 plays

85.

  Memorable Quotes From Our Founding Fathers    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

There are hundreds of memorable quotes from our founding documents, letters, and addresses authored by the men of our founding generation. Here is a small sampling.

Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Dec 13 22

Category: American Revolution

Tough
ncterp
Dec 13 22
216 plays

86.

  Pirates Past & Present    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A brief quiz spanning the decades about the other team in Pittsburg (other than the Penguins and Steelers).

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 26 23

Category: Pittsburgh Pirates

Average
ncterp
Jun 26 23
168 plays

87.

  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part III    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Back for Part III of our bucket list journey around the world. As usual, pack for all kinds of weather.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 06 23

Category: Where am I?

Average
ncterp
Feb 06 23
320 plays

88.

  The U.S. Navy in the 18th Century    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about the early history of the U.S. Navy. The events, the men and women, and the ships and battles that have earned a place in our national memory.

Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 14 23

Category: U.S. Navy

Tough
ncterp
Apr 14 23
106 plays

89.

  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part II    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to the Part II of our journey around the world to see some of its most beautiful sites. Ten more additions to our bucket list. Pack for all kinds of weather.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 07 25

Category: Where am I?

Average
ncterp
Mar 07 25
274 plays

90.

  World Heritage Sites-Amazing Places to Visit    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are over 1,000 sites designated by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. This quiz is about only some of them.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 23 23

Category: World Sites

Average
ncterp
Feb 23 23
213 plays

91.

  The 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

THREE THOUSAND YEARS LATER and the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' remain two of the most widely read books in the world. They are credited to a Greek named Homer, but no one knows for sure whether he was the single author.

Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 28 24

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: The Classics

Easier
ncterp
Feb 28 24
398 plays

92.

  The Powers of the U.S. Congress    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"WE THE PEOPLE" are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. The founders spent the most time arguing and reaching compromises over what was to become the first article of the new Constitution, the legislative branch and its powers.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Nov 06 22

Category: U.S. Congress

Average
ncterp
Nov 06 22
159 plays

93.

  The U.S. Navy in the 20th Century    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The U.S. Navy was put to the test on a number of occasions in the 20th century, especially in the Pacific Theater of WWII. The officers and men were up to the challenge. They upheld the highest traditions of the naval service, and will continue to do so.

Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 29 23

Category: U.S. Navy

Tough
ncterp
May 29 23
201 plays

94.

  The 1760s Around the World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The decade of the 1760s marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and helped lay the foundation for another revolution - in America.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Oct 30 22

Category: World History Specific

Average
ncterp
Oct 30 22
291 plays

95.

  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part I    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you have a bucket list? If so, these places are worthy of your consideration. I will describe the scene, you name the place. Come with me on a glorious trip around the world in four 10 question quizzes.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 07 23

Category: Where am I?

Average
ncterp
Jan 07 23
328 plays

96.

  US Supreme Court Cases That Changed Society    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The United States Supreme Court has no power to enforce its decisions and yet these decisions affect the everyday lives of all US citizens. This quiz deals with just ten of them.

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 18 25

Recommended for grades: 12

Category: Supreme Court

Average
ncterp
Jan 18 25
210 plays

97.

  Let's Talk Money    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz will deal with the history of U.S. paper currency, and the men and women who adorned our "greenbacks".

Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 08 25

Category: U.S. Currency

Average
ncterp
Feb 08 25
221 plays

98.

  In From the Cold    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

WWII Spy Organizations

This quiz is about WWII spies, British, American, German and even Japanese. Also included will be some places and names of operations. It's up to you to match them up with the correct organization. Don't step on your trench coat!

Average, 15 Qns, ncterp, Aug 17 23

Category: Espionage & Codebreaking

Average
ncterp
Aug 17 23
57 plays