The national language of Pakistan, Urdu is one of the world's most widely spoken languages. No prior knowledge of Urdu grammar or vocabulary is necessary to play this quiz.
The Sun Belt attracts Americans wanting a sunnier and more relaxed lifestyle. Here are twelve movies that epitomise that lifestyle. All you have to do is pick where the movies are set, with the help of their taglines.
From the Latin "domus" (meaning "house"), the Italian word "duomo" denotes the cathedral or most important church of a city. This quiz will take you on a tour of some of the many beautiful Duomos found all over the peninsula.
The names Sundaland and Wallacea designate the two main biogeographical areas in which the Indonesian archipelago is divided. This quiz will focus in some of the distinctive animals found in these areas.
This quiz is dedicated to some major world cities that - for reasons such as crime, pollution, or climate - present various kinds of challenges to the people who live there.
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!
This quiz is dedicated to one of Europe's most fascinating countries, which I hope to be able to visit some time in the future. With its rich history, beautiful scenery and unique traditions, Portugal is truly without peer!
Though more common in the art of the 19th and 20th centuries, cityscapes have been around for a much longer time. Here are a few select depictions of urban centres for you to enjoy.
Yet another Will Shakespeare quote for this photo quiz - brought to you by What a Team - about some famous European abbeys, convents and monasteries. Feast your eyes on these stunning buildings!
With its vast forests and pristine environment, Finland is paradise for wildlife. This quiz will introduce you to some of the most prominent animal species encountered in the Land of a Thousand Lakes.
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.
Titled after a book by nature-loving J.R.R. Tolkien, this quiz will test your knowledge of the foliage of some fairly common trees found in the temperate regions of the world. Can you match each tree to its leaves?
Money and related activities have often been featured in works of art throughout the ages. For your enjoyment, here are a few works of art inspired by trade, business and money in general.
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.
This quiz is about various well-known birds and the orders to which they belong. Don't be daunted! You may find out you know much more about this topic than you think.
The northern Italian region of Lombardy is famous for its natural and artistic beauties and the glamour of its capital, Milan. However, the region's varied and bountiful cuisine deserves to be better known outside Italy. Enjoy!
One of the oldest literary themes, revenge is central to many famous as well as lesser-known works. In this quiz a particular emphasis will be placed on works written in languages other than English.
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.
Since its extinction in the 17th century, the dodo has come to represent the many animal species that have sadly met the same fate in relatively recent times. This quiz is dedicated to some of those animals that have left our planet forever.
My first photo quiz - written for Kyleisalive's Globetrot Trivia challenge - celebrates the stunning beauty of Gothic cathedrals and churches throughout Europe.
Playing this match quiz dedicated to weather deities in various world mythologies will require some tolerance for rain and other weather phenomena. Enjoy!
For the fourth leg of the Amazing Trivia Race, the Last Ones In are taking you on a tour of some of the symbols of Italian culture. Can you match them with their definitions?
All the women featured in this match quiz (inspired by Sylvia Plath's poem of the same title) managed to beat difficult odds at some point in their lives, rising from the ashes like the phoenix mentioned at the end of the poem.
From his residence on the island of Monte Cristo, the famed Count invites you to a cruise to visit some of the many small but beautiful islands found off the Italian coast. All aboard!
Rich in history and culture, the cities around the Baltic Sea offer a lot to the discerning traveller. This virtual tour will allow you to explore a few of them.
The Amazing Trivia Race has almost reached its end, but there is still time for beginnings! Here are some opening lines from famous books, courtesy of the Last Ones In: can you match them to the book they belong to?
A megacity is a metropolitan area inhabited by more than 10 million people. This quiz will lead you on a journey through some of the world's largest and most populous urban centres.
The current popularity of Korean culture is not only about pop music and food. One of the aspects of Korea's rich cultural heritage that has recently acquired fame in the West is "hanbok", the traditional Korean costume.
This quiz is dedicated to one of the most common and most important elements on Earth. Are you iron-willed enough for this collection of iron-related facts?
Everyone knows that black clothing is trendy, but what about places whose names - in English or other languages - contain a hint of this sombre yet stylish colour?
With a title kindly supplied by Led Zeppelin's song "Stairway to Heaven", this quiz will take you on a tour of some world sites and sights that positively glitter with gold. Don't forget your sunglasses!
This quiz concerns events in European history in the 19th century, including a few questions about Central and Eastern Europe, which usually tend to be left out in favor of Western Europe.
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.
Obtained from the teeth or tusks of various animal species, ivory has been used since the early days of humankind to make beautiful artifacts. This quiz will explore some of the objects created throughout the centuries with this versatile material.