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jonnowales has been a FunTrivia author since Mar 20 05 and has written 184 quizzes. jonnowales writes for many different categories, but is most active in Sports, Sci / Tech, and For Children, and has won 8 Editor's Choice awards on submitted quizzes.

  • has earned 18,622 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
Bio: Can usually be found in one of the Welsh valleys attempting to referee a game of rugby union! Graduated with a Master's Degree in Physics (MPhys) in 2013 and have worked as an insight analyst / data scientist for the last four years.
Hobbies: Quiz shows, travel, rugby union, physics, classic video games, films (horror, classic and silent).
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1.
  Who Do You Think You Are? editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Join Jonno the journalist as he meets five stars from the world of film and five from the world of television. Do you know who they are? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jan 07 15
Category: TV & Movies Mixture
Easier
jonnowales
18540 plays
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  Understanding Particle Physics for Kids! editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
I hope you enjoy your journey through the atom and the amazing world of the very small. This is suitable for older children and there is nothing stopping the adults having a go of course! :)
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 25 20
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Science for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
Aug 25 20
4251 plays
3.
  Quirky Quantum and Nuclear Physics editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Quantum physics is an extraordinary field in every way imaginable. Here is just a taster of the strange way that physics manifests itself at the atomic level. This focuses on wave-particle duality and the nucleus. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 08 09
Category: Physics
Average
jonnowales
3674 plays
4.
  The Year of the Flood editor best quiz top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
The landmasses of planet Earth are submerged after the mother of all floods. Noah Sark is tasked with saving TV and movie relics from yesteryear but he can't do it alone...he is approaching his 950th birthday after all.
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, May 17 20
Category: TV & Movies Mixture
Average
jonnowales
May 17 20
493 plays
5.
  Jonnowales and the Damaged Dry Cleaning editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Jonnowales is on a trip around the world but he has the misfortune of having his clothes damaged by dry cleaning companies in ten different countries! Can you help him find something new to wear? Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 29 09
Category: Fashion & Beauty Mixture
Average
jonnowales
1900 plays
6.
  Not Just A Hamburger? editor best quiz top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Surely there isn't a link between hamburgers and sport? Have McDonald's, Burger King and other such institutions even managed to infiltrate the sporting world? Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Feb 10 10
Category: Sports Mixed
Average
jonnowales
3054 plays
7.
  Wimbledon 2009: Men's Singles editor best quiz popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
What an incredible tournament the 2009 Wimbledon men's singles turned out to be. What do you remember about it? Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 19 09
Category: Wimbledon
Average
jonnowales
1742 plays
8.
  O Malabarista! editor best quiz popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
If you are terrible at juggling, all that remains is an invocation to a higher power. Malabarista, the Spanish juggler!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 06 20
Category: Juggling
Average
jonnowales
Jun 06 20
110 plays
9.
  Fracturing Science! best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Science is an amazing subject, but, to truly appreciate its intricacies it has to be divided into categories. Here are just some of them in fractured form. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Feb 21 22
Category: Fractured Science
Easier
jonnowales
Feb 21 22
16646 plays
10.
  Fruit, Fruit Everywhere! best quiz - 10 questions - 2 mins
Fruit keeps us nice and healthy. We can find fruit everywhere from songs to up in trees. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 19 07
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Fruits and Vegetables
Very Easy
jonnowales
16595 plays
11.
  Add a Letter 9-for-10 best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
By adding a letter you will make a new word! The answer will be the added letter only. The answer to the last question is made from all the other answers in order. Enjoy.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 29 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category: Add a Letter for Kids
Very Easy
jonnowales
Aug 29 20
9988 plays
12.
  Water in Biology best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
This quiz was inspired by an essay I had to write in my final biology exam. Questions are based on the importance of water in biological systems. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 26 09
Category: Biology
Average
jonnowales
9641 plays
13.
  Add a Letter 9-for-10 (Part II) best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Second add a letter quiz for children. The answer to each question is the letter added only. These letters in order will spell out a fictional character. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 29 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category: Add a Letter for Kids
Very Easy
jonnowales
Aug 29 20
9536 plays
14.
  UK Royals: The Last of My Line The Last of My Line best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
British royal houses come and go, but the monarchy endures. This quiz shines a light on those kings and queens that were on the throne towards the often turbulent final years of the various houses. In memory of Bloomsby.
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 01 20
Category: U.K. Royals
Easier
jonnowales
Jul 01 20
453 plays
15.
  Glorious Biology for Kids! best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Biology was always the science that I found the easiest in school. How much do you know about your cells, your organs and even the environment in which you live? Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Mar 21 08
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Category: Biology for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
8124 plays
16.
  Questions on Quadratics top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Quadratic equations and the formula used to attain the correct answers are certainly wonderful. On the other hand many would be delighted if they never saw a quadratic again. Well...sorry! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 05 22
Category: Algebra
Average
jonnowales
Oct 05 22
9277 plays
17.
  Modern History for Kids! best quiz - 10 questions - 2 mins
This quiz is about the more modern parts of history. All questions will be about events after 1945. [Suitable for older children]
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 25 20
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category: History for Kids
Very Easy
jonnowales
Aug 25 20
7591 plays
18.
  Glorious Chemistry for Kids! best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Chemistry is a subject that you can always have a little bit of fun with, whether it be making little explosions or stinking the room out. Enjoy! [Suitable for slightly older children]
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 25 20
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11
Category: Chemistry for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
Aug 25 20
7400 plays
19.
  Bodily Inflammations best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
If you are playing this quiz, you have most probably had an (-itis) of some kind in the past, but, how is your overall knowledge on 'Bodily Inflammations?' Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Apr 07 22
Category: Diseases
Average
jonnowales
Apr 07 22
10008 plays
20.
  Cell Membrane: Structure and Function top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
The cell membrane is a fascinating structure and is an interesting part of biochemistry. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 14 11
Category: Cell and Molecular Biology
Average
jonnowales
8391 plays
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  Glorious Physics for Kids! best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
People know more physics than they think! This quiz will attempt to make a somewhat feared subject a little easier. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 25 20
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: Science for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
Aug 25 20
6940 plays
22.
  3...2...1...Liftoff! great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
This is my 100th quiz! Prepare for liftoff as we witness toy rockets "headed for space" taking off from various locations around the world. Do you know where each launch site is? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 13 09
Category: Where on Earth?
Average
jonnowales
7523 plays
23.
  Musical Instruments for Kids! best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
There are different types of music for every human emotion. These wonderful sounds come from a variety of musical instruments. Do you know any of them? Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Mar 16 21
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4
Category: Music for Kids
Very Easy
jonnowales
Mar 16 21
5200 plays
24.
  A Look at the Cosmos best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Astronomy is quite possibly the most exciting and interesting branch of science in the opinion of the public. It is accessible, visible and the science is often shaped by amateur stargazers! Enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Feb 02 22
Category: Astronomy
Average
jonnowales
Feb 02 22
5673 plays
25.
  European History for Kids! best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Here is a quick look at the continent of Europe in years gone by. I hope you enjoy it! [Suitable for slightly older children].
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 26 20
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: History for Kids
Very Easy
jonnowales
Aug 26 20
5001 plays
26.
  Breaking Literal Barriers top quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
'The Big Bang Theory' is, for me, one of the best comedies to come out of America for a long while. This quiz is about the character Dr. Sheldon Cooper and his amusing attempts to understand sarcasm. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Feb 05 13
Category: Big Bang Theory
Average
jonnowales
5421 plays
27.
  Fracturing Europe! great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Europe is an extremely diverse continent with a plethora of languages and cultures. I hope you enjoy this, my third fractured quiz!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 19 19
Category: Geography Fractures
Easier
jonnowales
Oct 19 19
6914 plays
28.
  Pivotal Moments in Nazi History best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
This quiz takes a quick look at moments that shaped German, European and world history from 1923 through 1939. I hope you like it!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, May 24 09
Category: Nazi Germany
Easier
jonnowales
2875 plays
29.
  Beauty, Disney Style great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Disney's 1991 film 'Beauty and the Beast' is a movie that was held in high regard by the Academy. What do you know about the plot and characters of this enchanting animation? Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 02 13
Category: Beauty And The Beast .
Easier
jonnowales
2668 plays
30.
  Never on a Sunday great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
In countries where Christianity predominates, Sunday is seen as a day of rest; for the more religiously inclined, it is also a day to respect and worship God. These TV shows and movies would certainly not be on the traditional itinerary.
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 03 13
Category: TV & Movies Mixture
Easier
jonnowales
2147 plays
31.
  The Science and History of Genetics best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Genetics is an inspiring scientific discipline that helps explain some of the more difficult concepts of life and developmental biology. Yet, we know so very little about the field! Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jan 10 09
Category: Cell and Molecular Biology
Average
jonnowales
4764 plays
32.
  Safety in the Lab! best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Science can be great fun but if you are not careful and aware of your surroundings, accidents may happen! [Suitable for slightly older children.]
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jan 17 09
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category: Safety for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
4530 plays
33.
  UK Government: UK General Elections 2010 and 2015 UK General Elections: 2010 and 2015 popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
This quiz takes a look at the results of the UK General Elections held in 2010 and 2015 through the medium of pictures. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 04 15
Category: U.K. Government
Easier
jonnowales
381 plays
34.
  Why Didn't This Film Win? top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Whether a film is considered worthy of awards is of course an entirely subjective matter. This quiz, my 150th, looks at ten Academy decisions which generated significant debate around a film's Best Picture status. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 25 13
Category: Oscars - Best Picture
Easier
jonnowales
1452 plays
35.
  Was Moniker a Wrestler? great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
To be in with a fighting chance of success, a professional wrestler needs a cool nickname for their fans to identify with. How many nicknames and ring names do you know? Let's play and find out.
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Nov 11 21
Category: Wrestling Personalities Mixture
Easier
jonnowales
Nov 11 21
2661 plays
36.
  Organic Chemistry and Functional Groups top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
This, my 20th sci/tech quiz, is on the many functional groups found in the world of organic chemistry. I hope you find it enjoyable!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 26 13
Category: Organic Chemistry
Average
jonnowales
3833 plays
37.
  Admiring Andorra best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
What Andorra lacks in size it makes up for in astounding beauty. This quiz will admire a not so well known European nation. Enjoy your tour of Andorra!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Nov 23 19
Category: Andorra
Average
jonnowales
Nov 23 19
4735 plays
38.
  Tennis for Kids! top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Tennis is a sport played in many countries around the world. Do you know the basics of this deeply physical but deeply rewarding game? Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Mar 04 09
Category: Sports for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
4467 plays
39.
  Wales: Wales Through the Lens Wales: Through the Lens great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
My first attempt at a photo quiz features questions and pictures related to the beautiful nation of Wales. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 26 15
Category: Wales
Average
jonnowales
420 plays
40.
  Maths is Useless top quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Maths is useless and an unnecessary burden on everybody :). Here is a light-hearted quiz on how really useless mathematics is and best of all there are no mathematical answers. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Nov 11 08
Category: Math
Tough
jonnowales
4030 plays
41.
  The Chemistry of Benzene top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Benzene is a fascinating molecule which has caused many a chemist confusion in the past. Play this quiz to find out why and maybe even enjoy it along the way!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 01 11
Category: Organic Chemistry
Average
jonnowales
3399 plays
42.
  Wales: 'The Big Country' best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
From the idyllic Pembrokeshire coastline to the breathtaking scenery of Brecon, Wales really does have that special something that we like to call Hiraeth. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Mar 03 12
Category: Wales
Average
jonnowales
1062 plays
43.
  The Wonderful World of Differentiation top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Differentiation is a function found in the wonderful branch of mathematics, calculus! Can you differentiate? Enjoy! (Best played in interactive mode for players less familiar with calculus).
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 29 12
Category: Calculus
Average
jonnowales
2380 plays
44.
  'The Trivia Winners' on Safari best quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Come join 'The Trivia Winners' as they go on safari. Questions are all about the animals of the African continent and there may be an extinct species or two along the way. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 15 13
Category: Mixed Animal Trivia
Average
jonnowales
3482 plays
45.
  Phenomenal Physics! great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Whether you love equations or hate them, they are crucial to understanding physical phenomena. I hope you enjoy and I also hope that the quiz doesn't bring back too many painful memories!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jan 31 10
Recommended for grades: 12
Category: Physics
Average
jonnowales
2445 plays
46.
  Best Picture Oscar Winners (1927-1937) top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Winning an Oscar for Best Picture has become one of the greatest honours in film. Do you know the first ten films that were tagged with such a designation? (The name of the award has changed over the decades but Best Picture has been used here).
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 04 13
Category: Oscars - Best Picture
Easier
jonnowales
1349 plays
47.
  United Kingdom and Ireland for Kids! top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
I will give you a clue, your task is to work out which country fits that clue. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Nov 09 08
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Category: European Geography for Kids
Easier
jonnowales
3403 plays
48.
  'Oz' - Life Behind Bars great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
This quiz takes a look at some of the many inmates that populated the Oswald State Correctional Facility and the staff that kept them in line. The questions cover all six seasons of the controversial show.
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Sep 01 13
Category: OZ
Average
jonnowales
1628 plays
49.
  Homosexuality in British Soap Opera top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Gay and lesbian characters are becoming more and more frequent in British soap operas. Some say it is about time, whilst, others think it is still a taboo area. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Nov 02 07
Category: UK Soaps
Average
jonnowales
2152 plays
50.
  Take a Gander at The Gambia top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Come on board and enjoy your tour of the smallest country on the African mainland, The Gambia.
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Oct 22 11
Category: Gambia
Easier
jonnowales
2670 plays
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