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April 4th had its share of historic events, some well known, others less so. Events in this quiz are mostly focused on American history but have a few international questions.
Take a sight-seeing trip through Rome's first 1,000 years of settlement. Each question is about landmarks that lie within the city of Rome itself, including Vatican City.
The Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya has a large variety of wildlife to watch. Some are well-known, others less so. Take an armchair safari and enjoy the wildlife.
Although the 1940s and 1950s are considered the golden age of film noir, the 1960s produced quite a few movies in the same vein but aren't considered film-noir. Here are ten of them.
Most of us can name the world's tallest buildings, but not those famous for historic or cultural reasons. How many of these World Heritage landmarks can you identify?
Sometimes movies with A-list cast and crew end up being flops. Whether from bad timing or a truly horrible script, these are some of the worst movies made.
The ancient Greeks and Romans were masters of engineering, building structures that have lasted two millenia. Can you identify these famous examples and construction techniques?
Stephen J. Cannell created and produced several well-known TV shows from the 1970s to the 1990s, along with quite a few duds. Can you remember any of them?
Choose the correct dictator I describe in each question. Note that a couple have somewhat vague descriptions because I would be giving away the answer if I went into further detail.
The Hudson River valley was part of the Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederland before 1664 when the British gained control. The valley played a vital role during the Revolution as well.
These songs come from the compilation "The Golden Age of Underground Radio", released in 1989. For each song choose the artist or band that performed the version on the album.
These military-related disasters range from the devastating to some that would be almost comical if there were no casualties. The incidents all occurred during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Little has been told of the regiments recruited from former slaves and free black men, or what they endured. Here are a few questions about the history of the United States Colored Troops and their actions during the Civil War.
Alexander Graham Bell is mostly known for being credited (albeit controversially) with inventing the telephone. However, our modern world is founded on Bell's ideas well beyond telecommunications.
One hit wonders with a twist! Match the artist with the album in which their one hit appeared. All are from the US Billboard Hot 100 between 1970 and 2000.
Saint Kateri Tekakgwitha is one of eleven American Saints, and one of only three to be born in North America. Here is a brief overview of some important points during her path to sainthood.
Released in 1969, the song "In the Year 2525" appears to be prophetic. Let's take a look at some of the technology and research that resemble those mentioned in the song.
Did you know there is a National Toy Hall of Fame? Originally in Salem, Oregon, it is now located in Rochester, New York. Here are a few toys that have been inducted. These are toys once popular in the United States.
Sometimes an animal has a scientific name that is the same word repeated, for example the moose is Alces alces. Match each animal's common name with its duplicated scientific name.
Susan B. Anthony was put on trial for daring to vote 50 years before all women were allowed to vote. This quiz covers aspects of her trial in New York.
Here is an assortment of random movie trivia about less remembered tidbits as well as those much more well known. Some knowledge of awards is necessary. Have fun!
Directed by Agnieszka Holland and based on Solomon Perels' autobiography "Ich war Hitlerjunge Salomon" ("I Was Hitler Youth Salomon"), 1990's "Europa Europa" is a powerful film portraying a Jewish teen's attempt to survive the Holocaust and World War II.