These people were all king of more than one country during the course of their careers.
Difficult, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jul 29 20
Category:
When Did They Reign?
"A romantic comedy. With zombies." Here are ten questions on 2004's romzomcom, "Shaun of the Dead".
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 07 05
Category:
Shaun of the Dead
Ten questions on countries which border only one other.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Sep 23 23
Category:
Borders
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Following up my quiz on the Imperial Officers appearing in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, this quiz focuses on the Rebel Officers in those films.
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
May 15 06
Category:
Star Wars - Original Trilogy .
This is a quiz on the Imperial Officers who appear in the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 31 05
Category:
Star Wars - Original Trilogy .
Ten questions to test your knowledge of Vietnam.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
May 11 11
Category:
Vietnam
As in 1848, revolutionary fever spread across Europe in 1989. This time it was the people of the communist countries of the Eastern Bloc who agitated for change. See how well you remember those events.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 08 23
Category:
European
These wars were a defining period in Scottish history, giving rise to heroes and villains. How much do you know about them?
Tough, 15 Qns, alan03,
Nov 07 05
Category:
Scottish Wars of Independence
At the close of the 19th century the countries of Europe engaged in a power struggle for control of "the Dark Continent" which later became known as "The Scramble for Africa". How much do you know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jun 11 23
Category:
European Overseas Empires
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2003 saw the "re-imagining" of the classic 70s TV show, "Battlestar Galactica". The initial mini-series was followed by further, full-length seasons. This quiz will focus on events of the mini-series.
Easier, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 07 07
Category:
Battlestar Galactica
Who led their countries in 2005?
Average, 15 Qns, alan03,
Jun 05 18
Category:
World Leaders by Year
How much attention were you paying during season one of the re-imagined "Battlestar Galactica"?
Easier, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 07 07
Category:
Battlestar Galactica- Season 1
This a a quiz on Scottish history before the Union of England and Scotland in 1707, hopefully not too hard and a chance to learn something about Scotland's past
Tough, 15 Qns, alan03,
Feb 23 13
Category:
Scottish History
In 1848 revolutionary fever swept across Europe. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Year of Revolutions.
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jul 30 14
Category:
European
Another Scottish history quiz, this time on Scotland's hero king, Robert the Bruce.
Tough, 20 Qns, alan03,
Nov 11 05
Category:
Scottish Royals
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Ten questions on Europe's land of lakes.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jul 30 12
Category:
Finland
I'll give you the common name of a country and you tell me what it's official name is (English translation where appropriate).
Difficult, 25 Qns, alan03,
Nov 14 05
Category:
World Trivia for Experts
I thought it was about time there was a quiz on the top quality "Spaced". Nothing too taxing.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 31 05
Category:
Spaced
The British Isles lie off the north-west coast of Europe. How much do you know about them? (Note: although the term "British Isles" is a geographical term and not a political one, it has fallen out of favour in recent years, particularly in Ireland.)
Tough, 25 Qns, alan03,
Nov 20 18
Category:
British Isles
Ten questions on Cambodia.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 04 05
Category:
Cambodia
A follow-up quiz to "Border Fun For One". It was a lot easier to find countries which bordered on two others than just one. How many can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Dec 18 23
Category:
Borders
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Most countries have capital cities which have emerged over time for a variety of historical, geographical or political reasons. Some, however, have built new cities to serve as their capitals. How well do you know them?
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
Aug 19 14
Category:
World Capitals
Test your memory of season two of the re-imagined "Battlestar Galactica" with this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 07 07
Category:
Battlestar Galactica- Season 2
An exclave is part of a country which is separated from it by one or more other countries. Take this quiz to see how much you know about them.
Difficult, 10 Qns, alan03,
Apr 29 14
Category:
Borders
Take a trip east along the longest railway route in the world and see how much you know about the stops along the way.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Mar 29 15
Category:
Russia
"This is Lithuania, what to do?" Ten questions on the largest of the Baltic Republics.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 14 05
Category:
Lithuania
Ten Questions on King Christian IX of Denmark and his descendants.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jul 22 10
Category:
Danish Royals
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On 1st of May, 2004 the European Union was enlarged from 15 to 25 members. This quiz contains a question for each of them.
Average, 25 Qns, alan03,
Aug 24 16
Category:
European Union
Many countries which are now republics have at sometime been ruled by a crowned head. How many of these former monarchies can you identify?
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 28 15
Category:
World Trivia for Experts
Test your knowledge on the capital of the world's largest nation.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Sep 15 22
Category:
Moscow
Mary, Queen of Scots remains probably the most famous Scottish royal, so hopefully the questions in this quiz are not too obscure.
Tough, 15 Qns, alan03,
Jan 30 06
Category:
Mary, Queen of Scots
A quiz on "A Game of Thrones", the first book in George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire".
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 01 05
Category:
Martin, George R.R.
This is my third quiz on George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire", this time on the third instalment: "A Storm of Swords", Parts I and II.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jun 03 17
Category:
Martin, George R.R.
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My last Aes Sedai quiz seems to have been a bit more difficult than I intended. Hopefully this one will be a little less taxing.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jan 31 10
Category:
Mixed Wheel of Time
My second quiz on George R R Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire", this time focusing on the second book in the series: "A Clash of Kings".
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 22 05
Category:
Martin, George R.R.
I was surprised there weren't more quizzes on David Lynch's "Dune". This is this first of two quizzes based primarily on the 1984 movie, although some questions require knowledge of Frank Herbert's novel.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Dec 17 06
Category:
Dune
A follow up to my quiz on Scottish history before the Union of the Scottish and English Parliaments created Great Britain. This quiz focuses on events after the Union.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Feb 23 13
Category:
Scottish History
My second quiz on the excellent "Spaced". Imaginatively enough, this one's about the second series.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Oct 31 05
Category:
Spaced
The Stewart family ruled Scotland from 1371 and (renamed as the Stuarts) England from 1603 and Great Britain from 1707 to 1714.
Tough, 20 Qns, alan03,
Sep 12 14
Category:
House of Stuart
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How much do you know about the people who led their countries in 2006?
Tough, 15 Qns, alan03,
Jul 15 07
Category:
World Leaders by Year
Robert Burns is possibly the most famous Scottish writer but there are plenty of others, see how well you know them.
Average, 15 Qns, alan03,
Feb 26 06
Category:
British Literature
Many countries have been created by the union of two or more smaller nations. Others have been created when larger nations split apart. How many can you identify?
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
Apr 04 10
Category:
World Trivia for Experts
This is the second of my quizzes on David Lynch's "Dune". Again, some knowledge of the original book is required.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 07 05
Category:
Dune
This is my second quiz on the kings and queens of Scotland, 843-1707.
Difficult, 10 Qns, alan03,
Nov 07 05
Category:
Scottish Royals
It's not just in hereditary monarchies that power passes from one generation of a family to another.
Average, 15 Qns, alan03,
Apr 16 19
Category:
World Leaders
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A follow-up to my "King Twice Over" quiz, this quiz will again focus on monarchs who have reigned in more than one country. I hope you enjoy it as much as the last one and that it's not too obscure.
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jun 06 17
Category:
Royalty & Monarchs
St Petersburg is a city which has seen a lot in its relatively short history. It remains a fascinating place. See how much you know about it.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Mar 18 22
Category:
Russia
How well do you know these heirs who should have been, but never were, kings and the people who took their place?
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Jun 10 17
Category:
Royalty & Monarchs
Mongolia lies landlocked in the north-east of Asia. How much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, alan03,
May 20 09
Category:
Mongolia
Ten Questions on China's capital, Beijing.
Average, 10 Qns, alan03,
Feb 25 13
Category:
China