"S" Asian Cities
- 15 questions
- 7 mins
The time has come to test your knowledge about Asian cities starting with an "S". Difficult, 15 Qns, author,
Feb 02 20
Category:
Asia - Cities
Largest City on Largest Lake: Europe
- 15 questions
- 7 mins
I give you the name of the largest lake in a European country. You give me the name of the largest city/town/settlement. Very Difficult, 15 Qns, author,
Nov 06 08
Category:
Europe - Cities
In this quiz I will ask you about countries that no longer exist. A few of them may exist as regional entities, but none as national entities.
Difficult, 20 Qns, author,
Oct 26 11
Category:
European
No Longer Capitals
- 25 questions
- 6 mins
This is a quiz about countries who have changed or renamed their capitals. I give you the name of the new capital and the country. You give me the name that the foregoing capital had at the time it was replaced by new. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Jun 03 20
Category:
Used to be the Capital
Who Won This War?
- 20 questions
- 9 mins
I will give you the names of some wars and the participants in them. I want you to give me the name of the winner (or winners) of these wars. Average, 20 Qns, author,
Mar 05 11
Category:
Assorted Wars
Russian Empire
- 20 questions
- 7 mins
I want you to answer some questions about Russian history up to 1918. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Sep 06 11
Category:
Russian
This is the real punk stuff. Who recorded these desperate and beautiful songs?
Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Apr 26 23
Category:
Early Punk - Before 1985
Former British Colonies
- 25 questions
- 7 mins
I want the name of a former British colony, protectorate or dependency. I give you its capital and sometimes a clue. Major clue: None of these territories have the same name today. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Apr 13 20
Category:
Old Names/New Names
Asian Cities with More Than a Million People
- 25 questions
- 9 mins
All of these cities (with urban agglomerations) have more than 1,000,000 inhabitants. Most are far bigger. I give you some information. You give me the name of the city. Follow the alphabet A-Z (excl.U). Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Apr 23 20
Category:
Asia - Cities
Lakes in Europe
- 25 questions
- 5 mins
Where in Europe is this lake? Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Feb 12 14
Category:
Europe - Rivers and Lakes
No Longer Kingdoms
- 20 questions
- 5 mins
I will give you some information about a king, a shah, a tsar or an emperor of a country which no longer is a monarchy. I want the name of the country. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Jan 19 08
Category:
When Did They Reign?
Lakes in Africa
- 15 questions
- 5 mins
Where in Africa is this lake? Difficult, 15 Qns, author,
Nov 08 18
Category:
Africa
Dutch Colonial History
- 25 questions
- 8 mins
This quiz will test your knowledge of Dutch colonial history. Itīs important to bear in mind that the Dutch colonial empire was mainly a trading empire relying on key ports and bases rather than on the colonization of vast areas. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Apr 07 07
Category:
Dutch
What European Car Is This?
- 20 questions
- 3 mins
I want the name of a European car. I give you the name of the city where it is produced (main factory). Average, 20 Qns, author,
Jul 26 05
Category:
Auto World
Military Coups In Africa
- 20 questions
- 4 mins
This is a quiz about military coups in Africa. I will give you the name of the year of the coup and the name of the coup maker. You give me the country. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Aug 03 04
Category:
African
A-Z Historic Cities of North Africa
- 25 questions
- 8 mins
This quiz deals with North African cities throughout the history. Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Apr 04 22
Category:
African Cities
Napoleonic Wars Year by Year
- 20 questions
- 8 mins
This quiz follows the Napoleonic Wars year by year. I give you a year and some information to make you able to find out what really happened this year. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Jul 20 18
Category:
Napoleonic Wars
Expressionist Artists
- 15 questions
- 5 mins
In this quiz I give you some information about a well known Expressionist (or pre-Expressionist/post-Expressionist) artist. You give me his name. Tough, 15 Qns, author,
Feb 10 10
Category:
Art Schools and Movements
"P" European Cities
- 15 questions
- 6 mins
I want you to select the right European city starting with a "P". Tough, 15 Qns, author,
Jan 25 21
Category:
Alphabetical European Cities
Biggest City But Not Capital
- 20 questions
- 6 mins
This test is about countries or dependencies where the biggest city is not always the capital. I give you the capital and the country. You give me the city. (Two of the questions refer to US states). Difficult, 20 Qns, author,
Jan 01 20
Category:
World Cities for Experts
Beach Boys For Beginners
- 20 questions
- 9 mins
I will give you some easy Beach Boys questions. Difficult, 20 Qns, author,
Mar 12 17
Category:
Beach Boys
"C" European Cities
- 15 questions
- 6 mins
Just give me 15 European cities starting with a "C". Tough, 15 Qns, author,
Jun 08 22
Category:
Alphabetical European Cities
A-Z Colonies and Dependencies
- 20 questions
- 6 mins
This is a quiz about territories that are either colonies or dependencies of another country.(One of them is a former colony.) Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Oct 05 21
Category:
Alphabetical Places
Former Non-British Colonies
- 25 questions
- 5 mins
I want the name of a former non-British colony, dependency, trust territory or the like. I will give you the capital, but no hints. Only clue: This area is not called the same any more. Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Oct 28 22
Category:
Old Names/New Names
Military Coups In Latin America
- 20 questions
- 4 mins
Latin America has been haunted by military coups. I give you the year of the coup and the coup maker. You give me the country. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Jan 20 11
Category:
Latin America
Military Coups In Asia
- 20 questions
- 3 mins
I will ask you about some military coups in Asia. I give you the year of the coup and the coup maker. You give me the country. Average, 20 Qns, author,
Jun 09 02
Category:
Asian
Former Names Of European Cities
- 25 questions
- 6 mins
I will give you the present name of a European city and the country it is now situated in. You give me the former name of the city. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Aug 30 02
Category:
Europe - Cities
Seas All Over the World
- 20 questions
- 9 mins
This quiz will be concerned with seas all over the world. Some of them may not be too well known. Difficult, 20 Qns, author,
Oct 14 09
Category:
Bodies of Water
Seven Years' War
- 15 questions
- 7 mins
The Seven Years' War (1756-63) was actually (at least) two separate wars. One was a European war, the other a French-British colonial war (which lasted from 1754/55-63). I will ask you about both in this quiz. Very Difficult, 15 Qns, author,
Apr 21 11
Category:
Assorted Wars
Disputed Areas in Asia
- 25 questions
- 5 mins
I will give you the name of two or more Asian countries and a year in the 20th century. I want the name of an area.This year there either was a clash or dispute about this area, or it was handed over peacefully from one country to another. Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Apr 20 11
Category:
Asian
Disputed Areas in the Americas and Oceania
- 25 questions
- 6 mins
I will give you the name of two countries in North America, South America or Oceania, and a year. I want the name of an area. This year there either was a clash or dispute about this area, or it was handed over peacefully from one country to another. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Mar 29 07
Category:
Oceania
Chief Cities of Ancient Middle East Empires
- 20 questions
- 5 mins
In this quiz I will ask you for the chief cities/capitals of some ancient Middle East Empires.Some of the questions refer to Roman provincial organisation of the Middle East.I give you the name of the empire/province,you give me the city. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Feb 20 10
Category:
Ancient History
Former Independent Countries
- 25 questions
- 5 mins
I want the name of a country that once, at least formally, was independent, or had a semi-independent or 'free state' status, but is now part of one or more other countries. I will give you the period of independence and the continent. Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Aug 02 20
Category:
Historical Geography
Lakes in Asia and Oceania
- 25 questions
- 5 mins
Where in Asia or Oceania is this lake? Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Sep 29 14
Category:
Lakes
Disputed Areas in Africa
- 25 questions
- 5 mins
I give you the name of two or more countries and a year. This year the two countries disputed over an area in Africa. But which? Note: In some cases land was peacefully handed over. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Aug 18 05
Category:
African
Border Rivers in Europe
- 25 questions
- 7 mins
In this quiz I will ask you about some border rivers in Europe. I give you the name of the rivers. You give me the name of the countries itīs a border between. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Feb 13 05
Category:
Europe - Rivers and Lakes
Muslim Empires 750-1924
- 25 questions
- 6 mins
In this quiz I will test your knowledge about Muslim dynasties and their conquests and losses. Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Aug 10 18
Category:
Asian
Minorities in Different Countries
- 20 questions
- 6 mins
In this quiz I will ask for the largest minority group in different countries. Difficult, 20 Qns, author,
May 22 06
Category:
Difficult Geography
"G" European Places
- 15 questions
- 5 mins
I want you to select the right European city. Average, 15 Qns, author,
Sep 09 19
Category:
Alphabetical European Cities
A-Z Famous Peace Treaties
- 20 questions
- 9 mins
This quiz deals with twenty famous peace treaties throughout history. I ask you: Where were they signed? Difficult, 20 Qns, author,
Sep 06 05
Category:
Treaties
Spanish Colonial Empire
- 25 questions
- 6 mins
This quiz is about the Spanish colonial empire which reached its peak in the 16th century. Spain lost control of its colonies in Latin America 1810-30 and most of the rest during the Spanish-American War 1898-99. Tough, 25 Qns, author,
Feb 25 12
Category:
Spanish
Austria-Hungary
- 20 questions
- 4 mins
I will ask you some questions about the lost empire of Austria-Hungary. Average, 20 Qns, author,
Jun 06 23
Category:
European
Former African Kingdoms
- 20 questions
- 6 mins
I will ask you some questions about former African kingdoms. I give you some information, maybe a year or a capital. You give me the name of the kingdom/empire/sheikhdom/sultanate etc. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Jun 10 02
Category:
African
African Countries That No Longer Exist
- 15 questions
- 8 mins
This is a quiz about African countries that no longer exist as national or colonial entities. The last five questions are about countries that exist within their borders but have changed names. Difficult, 15 Qns, author,
May 18 13
Category:
African
Scandinavian History 900-2000
- 20 questions
- 6 mins
In this quiz I will ask you about Scandinavian history. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Feb 04 23
Category:
Scandinavian
Remote Locations: Main Settlement (1)
- 25 questions
- 7 mins
This is not a 'capitals' quiz. But I want you to name the main settlements in the following remote territories. If a such exists, I want the administrative centre of the territory. Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Oct 26 15
Category:
World Cities for Experts
Military Coups In Europe
- 20 questions
- 3 mins
I want to ask you about some military coups in Europe. I will give you the year and the name of the coup maker. You give me the country. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Jul 04 20
Category:
European
Disputed Areas in Europe
- 25 questions
- 6 mins
I will give you the name of two or three European countries and a year in the 20th century. This year the two or three countries disputed over an area. But which? Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Nov 08 11
Category:
European
No Longer Capitals 5
- 25 questions
- 7 mins
This is my fifth former capitals quiz. This time I name the former capital, you name the country. Very Difficult, 25 Qns, author,
Feb 18 15
Category:
Historical Geography
Hanseatic Cities
- 20 questions
- 5 mins
The Hanseatic League dominated the Baltic trade in the Late Middle Ages. About 200 cities were members. I have picked 20 of the more important. You guess which city. Tough, 20 Qns, author,
Dec 19 08
Category:
Medieval History