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LadyNym has been a FunTrivia author since Jun 23 15 and has written 251 quizzes. LadyNym writes for many different categories, but is most active in Geography, General Knowledge, and Humanities, and has won 18 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 7,074 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 28 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Feb 03 23, and most recent quiz went online Jan 28 23.
Bio: Semi-retired foreign language teacher, art and geography buff. Originally from a certain boot-shaped country, but a resident of the good ole US of A since November 2008.
Hobbies: Reading, music, cooking, crafts, art, traveling, languages
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by LadyNym
1.
  Mixed Italy: Cultura Italiana Cultura Italiana editor best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
I recently returned to Italy after a four-year absence. This quiz is meant to celebrate my long-awaited reconnection with my home country.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 14 23
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Mixed Italy
Average
LadyNym
Jan 14 23
149 plays
2.
  National Symbols: An International Bouquet An International Bouquet editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
How familiar are you with the floral emblems of different nations? Here is an international bouquet of flowers - each of which is closely associated with one or more countries - for you to enjoy.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 24 22
Category: National Symbols
Easier
LadyNym
Sep 24 22
273 plays
3.
  Mixed France: A French Toast A French Toast editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
To celebrate my 200th quiz, let us drink a toast to the beautiful country of France. Amusez-vous bien!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 15 22
Category: Mixed France
Average
LadyNym
Oct 15 22
598 plays
4.
  20th Century Art: From Nouveau to Deco Three Amazing Decades of Art From Nouveau to Deco: Three Amazing Decades of Art editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
The social and political turmoil of the first 30 years of the 20th century did not prevent the flourishing of artistic movements such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco, which left their mark on those troubled times.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 03 21
Category: 20th Century Art
Easier
LadyNym
Sep 03 21
1287 plays
5.
  Medieval History: An Introduction to Feudalism An Introduction to Feudalism editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
The social, economic, political and military system known as feudalism dominated Western Europe for a large part of the Middle Ages. This quiz presents a few basic facts about feudalism and the historical period in which it flourished.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Feb 11 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Medieval History
Easier
LadyNym
Feb 11 22
397 plays
6.
  Borrowed Words and Phrases: Before Baba Ghanoush There Was the Artichoke Before Baba Ghanoush, There Was the Artichoke editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Many of us are familiar with the names of Middle Eastern foods such as kebab, hummus or baba ghanoush. However, a number of everyday English words for food and drink items also come from Arabic or other languages of the Middle East.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Aug 23 22
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category: Borrowed Words and Phrases
Easier
LadyNym
Aug 23 22
357 plays
7.
  Thematic Nature: Sea of Joy Sea of Joy editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
With a title inspired by a Blind Faith song, this quiz will take you on a voyage through some intriguing, sea-related facts.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 24 22
Category: Thematic Nature
Average
LadyNym
Sep 24 22
214 plays
8.
  The Etymology of Weather editor best quiz popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Many weather words used in English have fascinating origins, which you will be able to explore through this matching quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jun 07 22
Category: Related Words
Average
LadyNym
Jun 07 22
224 plays
9.
  The Band Was Banned editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
In 1985, a group of well-connected ladies undertook the ambitious task of helping parents control their children's exposure to music with objectionable content. So was the notorious Parents' Music Resource Center born.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 10 22
Category: Banned or Censored Music
Easier
LadyNym
Dec 10 22
466 plays
10.
  Art By Subject: Vitruvian Man Vitruvian Man editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Vitruvian Man, this quiz deals with some of the different ways in which the male figure has been depicted throughout the ages. A word of caution: many of the works of art in this quiz show full-frontal male nudity.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Mar 04 19
Category: Art By Subject
Average
LadyNym
Mar 04 19
436 plays
11.
  House of the Rising Sun editor best quiz top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
"House of the Rising Sun" is a well-known folk song about a life gone wrong - a recurring motif in various forms of entertainment. Gambling, substance abuse, prostitution, murder... You'll find them all in this quiz!
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Aug 27 19
Category: Thematic Places in Entertainment
Easier
LadyNym
Aug 27 19
1574 plays
12.
  Every Guitarist Knows "Smoke on the Water" editor best quiz top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
For the first task of Leg #3 of the Amazing Race, What a Team bring you some famous rock songs that - just like Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" - feature great guitar riffs. Turn it up to 11!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 31 21
Category: Rock and Roll
Average
LadyNym
Oct 31 21
1050 plays
13.
  A Tour of Italian Regions editor best quiz top quiz - 20 questions - 3 mins
Learn about Italy's twenty regions through this labeling quiz with a bit of a foodie twist!
Easier, 20 Qns, LadyNym, Feb 17 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Italy
Easier
LadyNym
Feb 17 22
138 plays
14.
  This Little Piggy editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Pigs and their close relatives, wild boars, often appear in works of literature - not always as cute and cuddly creatures. This quiz will explore a few porcine appearances, including some lesser-known ones.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 12 21
Category: Animal Themes
Average
LadyNym
Nov 12 21
258 plays
15.
  Ships Ahoy! editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Indeed, you will see lots of ships (at least virtual ones) in this quiz, dedicated to Old World cities that have been important ports for hundreds, or even thousands of years.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 05 20
Category: Cities of the World
Average
LadyNym
Nov 05 20
495 plays
16.
  Rome Wasn't Built in a Day editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
As a homage to my beloved hometown, let's take a trip through the ages as represented by various landmarks in Rome - some quite famous, others less so.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 10 17
Category: Rome
Average
LadyNym
Nov 10 17
642 plays
17.
  The Neverending Story editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Epic poetry is often synonymous with length, and indeed many examples of this genre may feel like they have no end. However, these timeless works will reward a reader's patience.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, May 30 20
Category: Poetic Genres
Average
LadyNym
May 30 20
273 plays
18.
  How You Get the Girl editor best quiz great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
People like a good romance. Here's a quiz about some famous literary couples, and how they got together. Spoilers ahead!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Feb 26 22
Category: Romantic Fiction
Average
LadyNym
Feb 26 22
962 plays
19.
  2nd Millennium AD: One Question per Century - 10 questions - 3 mins
Each of the questions pertain to one century of the millennium which ended in the year 2000. No century is repeated as an answer. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 22 23
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: World History Specific
Easier
LadyNym
Jan 22 23
186 plays
20.
  Animals With Unusual Names: Find the Intruder! top quiz - 10 questions - 2 mins
This quiz is dedicated to some unusually-named animals. For each question, decide which of them does not belong with the others.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 09 22
Category: Animal Fun Facts
Average
LadyNym
Oct 09 22
453 plays
21.
  The Beginning of the "End" popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Welcome to a new instalment in my "Words Within Words" series! As the title suggests, all the words in this quiz begin with "end".
Very Easy, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 21 22
Category: Starting With ...
Very Easy
LadyNym
Dec 21 22
411 plays
22.
  Better "Late" Than Never great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
This match quiz is dedicated to a few of the many English words that contain the word "late".
Very Easy, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 25 22
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category: Words Within Words
Very Easy
LadyNym
Nov 25 22
516 plays
23.
  Help, I'm Feeling "Ill" - 10 questions - 2 mins
I hope no one will feel sick while playing this quiz, whose questions all pertain to words beginning with "ill".
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 10 22
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category: Starting With ...
Average
LadyNym
Dec 10 22
230 plays
24.
  How "Far" Is It? great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
All of the words featured in this quiz begin with the word "far". Can you match each of them with its correct definition?
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 07 22
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category: Starting With ...
Easier
LadyNym
Nov 07 22
348 plays
25.
  Want to Make a "Bet"? popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Yet another installment in my "Words Within Words" series of vocabulary quizzes. This time, all of the words featured in this quiz contain "bet" - and they are also all nouns.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 29 22
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12
Category: Words Within Words
Easier
LadyNym
Nov 29 22
222 plays
26.
  Ten Questions About "Ten" - 10 questions - 3 mins
Though not etymologically related to the number, all the words that appears in this quiz begin with "ten".
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 08 23
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category: Starting With ...
Easier
LadyNym
Jan 08 23
432 plays
27.
  Learning Latin Through "Harry Potter" Names - 10 questions - 2 mins
Much has been said and written about the Latin names of spells in the "Harry Potter" books. This quiz, however, will concentrate on Latin people's names found throughout the series.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 28 23
Category: Latin
Average
LadyNym
Jan 28 23
145 plays
28.
  The Messy Family Life of a King of the Gods - 10 questions - 3 mins
If soap operas had been a thing in Ancient Greece, Zeus's family life would have provided plenty of interesting material! Famous for his many affairs, the father of the gods was aptly named.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 15 22
Category: Zeus
Average
LadyNym
Dec 15 22
152 plays
29.
  Angiosperms and Gymnosperms: We Tree Kings We Tree Kings best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Tallest, broadest, oldest. Trees are record-breakers of the natural world. This quiz will explore some of the species that appear in the prestigious roster of superlative trees.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 02 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
Easier
LadyNym
Nov 02 22
147 plays
30.
  Africa: Eritreas Enthralling Wildlife Eritrea's Enthralling Wildlife best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Although much of its once-thriving wildlife has been eradicated by war and other destructive human activities, Eritrea is still home to many iconic animal species. You will be able to meet some of them by playing this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 06 22
Category: Africa
Average
LadyNym
Oct 06 22
273 plays
31.
  People Who Were Honoured With a Smooth Landing - 10 questions - 3 mins
Some people's contributions to the world are recognised with tokens like the keys to the city, peerages, some are even canonised - but you know you have made a mark if you are one of the few who have had an airport named after you.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 07 22
Category: Famous People
Average
LadyNym
Oct 07 22
212 plays
32.
  Somewhere in Africa... - 10 questions - 3 mins
...lies the origin of the words featured in this quiz - some quite common, others more specialized. You are all invited to a vocabulary safari!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 08 22
Category: Borrowed Words and Phrases
Average
LadyNym
Oct 08 22
153 plays
33.
  Ancient History: On the Sacred Shores of the Mediterranean Sea On the Sacred Shores of the Mediterranean Sea great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
The Mediterranean basin is often associated with the Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This quiz, however, is dedicated to some of the unique religions that flourished in the area in the centuries before the advent of those three.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 24 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Ancient History
Average
LadyNym
Oct 24 22
251 plays
34.
  Regional Botany: Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Few natural landscapes are so intensely evocative as that of the Mediterranean basin, whose unique flora is intimately connected to the cultures that have developed on those shores throughout history.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 28 22
Category: Regional Botany
Easier
LadyNym
Oct 28 22
242 plays
35.
  History of Food: When in Rome Eat as the Romans Did When in Rome, Eat as the Romans Did top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
When people think of the food of Ancient Rome, they imagine decadent banquets and unusual foodstuffs. However, this quiz will show that what Romans ate was often not that different from what we eat nowadays.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 15 22
Category: History of Food
Average
LadyNym
Nov 15 22
299 plays
36.
  Archipelago top quiz - 15 questions - 3 mins
The world's oceans are dotted with hundreds of island groups of every size. In this quiz you will be required to sort each of the listed archipelagos into the oceans they belong to.
Easier, 15 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 12 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Islands
Easier
LadyNym
Nov 12 22
293 plays
37.
  It's Five O'Clock great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Time to make a nice cup of tea to drink while playing this quiz, dedicated to some of the many fascinating ways in which tea is enjoyed around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 18 22
Category: Tea
Average
LadyNym
Nov 18 22
241 plays
38.
  Desert Desserts top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
North Africa and the Middle East may be known for their deserts, but their delicious desserts are also quite worthy of recognition! This quiz will introduce you to some of the sweet delights to be found in those storied lands.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 09 22
Category: Middle Eastern Food
Average
LadyNym
Dec 09 22
163 plays
39.
  Finland: A Homage to Helsinki A Homage to Helsinki great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Nicknamed "Daughter of the Baltic", Helsinki is a stunning city, full of green spaces and superb architecture. Come along with me on a virtual visit of the Finnish capital!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Nov 25 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Finland
Average
LadyNym
Nov 25 22
109 plays
40.
  Thematic Jewelry: A String of Pearls A String of Pearls - 10 questions - 3 mins
Just like a string of pearls, all the questions in this quiz are connected by references to the beautiful gemstones produced by oysters and other mollusks.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 19 23
Category: Thematic Jewelry
Average
LadyNym
Jan 19 23
159 plays
41.
  Q Is For Quality great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 2 mins
Test your knowledge of some of the surprisingly many words beginning with the letter "Q". Though some may be a bit more obscure than others, they can all be found in any good English dictionary.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Aug 31 22
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category: Words N - Z
Average
LadyNym
Aug 31 22
357 plays
42.
  Olympian Gods: Wise Owl Wise Owl great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Owls owe their reputation for wisdom to their long-standing association with Athena, the Greek goddess of knowledge - to whom this quiz is dedicated.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 15 22
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Olympian Gods
Average
LadyNym
Sep 15 22
173 plays
43.
  Mixed Africa: Adventures in Algeria Adventures in Algeria best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Algeria, the land of cherries and dates. Phoenix Rising's Red Crew visited it on their Grand Tour and spent a little time exploring.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 22 22
Category: Mixed Africa
Average
LadyNym
Sep 22 22
132 plays
44.
  Admirably Aquatic great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
A is for "aqua", the Latin word for "water". No wonder the names of so many bodies of water begin with the letter A!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 07 22
Category: Bodies of Water
Average
LadyNym
Sep 07 22
245 plays
45.
  Asia Cities: Asia Rules the Waves Asia Rules the Waves best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Thanks to a maritime tradition that goes back thousands of years, many Asian cities have risen to the top of the lists of the world's busiest ports. This quiz will take you on a virtual tour of some of these stars of the seas.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 15 22
Category: Asia - Cities
Average
LadyNym
Sep 15 22
146 plays
46.
  Thematic Religion: Saintly Matters Saintly Matters top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Though all the questions in this quiz are based on saints and saintliness, you will not need to have the patience of a saint to play it.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Aug 21 22
Category: Thematic Religion
Easier
LadyNym
Aug 21 22
239 plays
47.
  Global Food top quiz - 10 questions - 2 mins
Hungry? Let's take a trip through some of the world's most popular foods!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jun 19 22
Category: Food Around the World
Very Easy
LadyNym
Jun 19 22
632 plays
48.
  Mixed Europe: Shche ne Vmerla Ukraina Shche ne Vmerla Ukraina best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
General Ukraine
"Ukraine is Not Dead Yet", says the first line of the Ukrainian national anthem. This quiz is dedicated to the country and the people of Ukraine.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 08 22
Category: Mixed Europe
Easier
LadyNym
Dec 08 22
464 plays
49.
  International Cuisine: Not Quite Made in China Not Quite Made in China popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Chinese cuisine is popular all around the world, but there are some caveats. What we call "Chinese" food often has very little in common with the original Chinese dish. Let's explore!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 03 22
Category: International Cuisine
Average
LadyNym
Sep 03 22
148 plays
50.
  Fifteen at the Top - USA Edition best quiz - 15 questions - 3 mins
The states listed below are the 15 largest in the Union by area from largest to smaller. The hints will help you to rank them in the correct order.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, LadyNym, May 24 22
Category: USA
Very Easy
LadyNym
May 24 22
973 plays
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