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Associated with romance and optimism, pink occurs in many lovely shades in a wide variety of natural and cultural contexts. I hope you will be feeling in the pink when you take this quiz! 
Feast your eyes on some stunning masterpieces of art in which the colour blue plays a major role, and match them with the artist who created them. |
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This photo quiz is dedicated to some of the many towers that are found all over the Italian territory. However, unlike the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, they are not church belltowers, but were mostly erected for secular purposes. 
Many plants have a special place in world religions - either for their symbolic meaning or their actual use in religious ceremonies. How much do you know about them? 
Camouflage - an animal's ability to hide from predator and prey - is one of the most widespread and varied animal adaptations. How much do you know about this "art of concealment" and related strategies? |
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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. 
The word "gulf" here is meant to be taken literally! This quiz will take you on a whirlwind trip through some of these remarkable bodies of water. 
To celebrate my 200th quiz, let us drink a toast to the beautiful country of France. Amusez-vous bien! 
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. 
The history of the pigments used by famous artists to create their masterpieces is often as fascinating as the works themselves. By playing this quiz you will be able to learn more about these intriguing materials. |
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I recently returned to Italy after a four-year absence. This quiz is meant to celebrate my long-awaited reconnection with my home country. 
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. 
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. 
With a title inspired by a Blind Faith song, this quiz will take you on a voyage through some intriguing, sea-related facts. 
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. |
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With only a few notable exceptions, Italy's literary output is not very well known outside the country. This quiz, focused on Italian poetry from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century, aims to fill this gap. |
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All the photos in this quiz hint at the title or content of well-known, classic children's books. Can you match the pictures with the authors of those books? Don't forget to click on each photo! 
Elegant and built for speed, sighthounds have been used for hunting and companionship for thousands of years. How many sighthound breeds can you identify from this list? 
"Guano Islands" are oceanic islands - often small and remote - with large deposits of bird droppings that were (or still are) extensively mined. This quiz will introduce you to some of them and their fascinating stories. |
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Are you ready for a walk in the woods? This quiz is dedicated to woods in nature and culture. 
