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ncterp has been a FunTrivia author since Oct 15 22 and has written 59 quizzes. ncterp strongly focuses on quizzes in the fields of World, History, and Geography.

  • has earned 898 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.
  • has adopted / renovated 2 quizzes that required editing work to date.
  • last seen online Apr 24 24, and most recent quiz went online Jan 23 24.
Bio: I am a history buff, particularly U.S history. Also geography and general knowledge. I have a master's degree in Criminal Justice. Been living the good life since 2002. I was a law enforcement officer at the local and federal levels. I have taught American government and politics as well as courses dealing with the American revolution. I spent 9 years in the U.S. Navy as a young officer, including a tour in Vietnam.
Hobbies: I play golf and tennis. I also make bird houses and feeders. Travel is my other major hobby.
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by ncterp
1.
  The Once Proud Five    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 allowed for the forcible removal of five tribes from their ancestral lands east of the Mississippi River. The result was what one tribal leader called the "trail of tears and death".
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Nov 20 23
Category: Native American
Average
ncterp
Nov 20 23
144 plays
2.
  Baby It's Cold Outside    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Winter is rapidly approaching, at least in the northern hemisphere. That means that some areas of the world will unfortunately have to deal with the topic of this quiz - blizzards.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 14 24
Category: Weather Disasters
Tough
ncterp
Jan 14 24
166 plays
3.
  Priceless Treasures - Where Are They ?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Priceless treasures from antiquity, artifacts and natural irreplaceable items of yesteryear. The stuff of legends and lore. Stolen, lost and never seen again. So, grab your whip and Indy hat and go on an adventure with this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Dec 11 23
Category: Mysteries of History
Average
ncterp
Dec 11 23
418 plays
4.
  Trivia Hodgepodge for Kids    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come on kids - let's see how much you're paying attention in class. This quiz is for children and covers everything from astronomy to zoology.
Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 08 24
Category: Mixed Trivia for Kids
Easier
ncterp
Jan 08 24
460 plays
5.
  The "I"s Have It    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
This is about the US Interstate Highway System. Don't forget that even numbers run east-west and odd numbers run north-south. I'll give you the Interstate and the interesting sights it passes through, you provide the termini.
Average, 15 Qns, ncterp, Jan 22 24
Category: U.S. Roads & Highways
Average
ncterp
Jan 22 24
81 plays
6.
  Movie Detectives and Defectives    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here is a matching quiz about really good movie detectives and a few movie defective detectives. Your chore is to match the character to the movie title or vice versa.
Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 05 24
Category: Movie Detectives
Easier
ncterp
Jan 05 24
732 plays
7.
  #1's from the 60s    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will give you the name of the number one song for each year of the decade, then it is for you to match the artist with the song or, in some cases, vice versa. The source for this quiz is Billboard's year-end chart.
Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 23 24
Category: 1960s Music
Easier
ncterp
Jan 23 24
985 plays
8.
  The As and Bs of Geography    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the Abyssal plain to the Azores, from Bab el Mandeb to Burundi, these are a few of the As and the Bs of Geography.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Oct 26 23
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category: Alphabetical Places A - G
Average
ncterp
Oct 26 23
367 plays
9.
  Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century - Part II    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This is the second part of my list of the 20 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century. Match the athlete on the left with the clue on the right, and disagree with me all you want.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Nov 12 23
Category: Sports Mixed
Tough
ncterp
Nov 12 23
471 plays
10.
  The Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century - Part I    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is part I of my list of the 20th Century's greatest athletes. Your list may differ. I will give you the name of the athlete, you must match him/her to the clue.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Oct 23 23
Category: Sports Mixed
Average
ncterp
Oct 23 23
290 plays
11.
  The Who, The What and The Where    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will describe to you a place, object, or person. Your assignment (should you dare to accept it) is to piece the clues together based on the description.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Oct 04 23
Category: Guess the Object
Average
ncterp
Oct 04 23
575 plays
12.
  Infamous, Inhumane, Notorious, Horrific    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There have always been prisons, just like there have always been criminals. This quiz is about some of the worst institutions devised by various societies to deal with their lawbreakers and POWs. Man's inhumanity to man on display.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 29 23
Category: Prisons
Average
ncterp
Aug 29 23
336 plays
13.
  Everything in Thirds    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Consider this quiz the "third degree" about thirds. Everything in thirds from the middle-ages to baseball.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Sep 18 23
Category: First, Second, Third and Last
Average
ncterp
Sep 18 23
262 plays
14.
  1960s One Hit Wonders    
Match Quiz
 20 Qns
International and American singers and groups whose songs either were atop the Billboard Hot 100 or close to it and then disappeared. Some tried again but fizzled out. I'll give you the title of the song, you match it with the artist.
Easier, 20 Qns, ncterp, Jul 02 23
Category: One Hit Wonders - 1960s
Easier
ncterp
Jul 02 23
546 plays
15.
  Banned, Challenged and Removed    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Censorship has caused the banning, challenging and removal of some of our greatest novels both in the U.S. and abroad. This quiz is about a few of these monumental works of art many were deprived of.
Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Oct 03 23
Category: Banned Books
Easier
ncterp
Oct 03 23
505 plays
16.
  Fifteen Fabulous Firsts    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fascinating finding fun, fundamental, functional, farsighted firsts. Forebearers for further fascinations.
Average, 15 Qns, ncterp, Jan 17 24
Category: First, Second, Third and Last
Average
ncterp
Jan 17 24
176 plays
17.
  A River Runs Through It    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the rivers that flow through U.S. cities/states. In the 18th and 19th centuries cities often grew up on major rivers as they were a source of transportation and water.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 24 23
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Category: USA - Bodies of Water
Average
ncterp
Aug 24 23
367 plays
18.
  The "Address" by Abe Lincoln    
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
The Gettysburg Address
On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln was invited to give some brief remarks at Gettysburg. His precious few words are forever inscribed on a wall in his memorial in Washington, DC. This quiz will test your memory of the Gettysburg Address.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 12 23
Category: Gettysburg
Very Easy
ncterp
May 12 23
513 plays
19.
  Elvis - The Early Years    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I consider myself lucky to have been a teenager in the late 1950s when Elvis was making his breakthrough. He came upon the scene at the perfect time in America; his impact on our culture and the world's cannot be overstated.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Sep 02 23
Category: Presley, Elvis
Tough
ncterp
Sep 02 23
259 plays
20.
  The US Constitution: The Preamble    
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
The Preamble to the United States Constitution is the who, what, and why of the document. Of the 52 words, the first three are arguably the most important.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 17 23
Category: Constitution of the USA
Very Easy
ncterp
May 17 23
366 plays
21.
  The Days of Knights    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Chivalrous and not-so chivalrous most knights were loyal to their sovereign and admired by the people. This quiz is about some of those knights.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 29 23
Category: Medieval History
Average
ncterp
Aug 29 23
380 plays
22.
  The Robber Barons    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
"Robber baron" is a derogatory term used to describe the powerful men who made fortunes by forming monopolies and trusts, engaging in unethical business practices, bribing politicians, and exploiting their workers. Match the name with the industry.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Sep 15 23
Category: Business World
Average
ncterp
Sep 15 23
103 plays
23.
  Legal Latin    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Latin is said to be a dead language. Maybe so, but not legally speaking. That is, Latin is used quite frequently in the legal profession. This quiz is about some of those Latin words and phrases that can be heard in most any courtroom.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 09 23
Category: The Law
Average
ncterp
Aug 09 23
211 plays
24.
  The Seventh Inning Stretch    
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
This quiz is about a song, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" that Harry Caray and the crowd would sing during the 7th inning stretch at Cubs' games. The song became a tradition at MLB games during the 7th inning stretch in 1946. Let's see if you remember it
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 20 23
Category: Sports in Songs
Very Easy
ncterp
May 20 23
347 plays
25.
  Which Fiction was First    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Classics of American Literature
This quiz is about some of the best known works of American literature. It is your challenge to place them in order in which they were published.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 31 23
Category: American Literature
Tough
ncterp
May 31 23
524 plays
26.
  A Decade of Optimism-The 1950s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 50s were a great decade in which to grow up. America was on the move, both literally and figuratively, and changes occurred in social mores, cultural trends, politics, and new products that affected our lifestyle.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 15 23
Category: 1950s History
Tough
ncterp
May 15 23
709 plays
27.
  A Mix Of Historical U.S. Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 19th century, particularly the period after the Civil War, was a period of expansion, invention, and discovery. This quiz will cover some historical events and persons of influence in the 19th century.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 31 23
Category: USA in the 19th.Century
Average
ncterp
Mar 31 23
473 plays
28.
  Speaking of Walls    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
We all know about Hadrian's Wall and the Great Wall of China, this quiz asks you to match some lesser known walls to the country in which they are located.
Easier, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jul 08 23
Category: Walls
Easier
ncterp
Jul 08 23
124 plays
29.
  25 People Who Influenced the World    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz is not about the usual 25 influential people you think of; this is a quiz about influential people that may not come to mind right away. Nevertheless, they influenced the world they lived in as well as the world we live in today.
Average, 25 Qns, ncterp, Feb 14 23
Category: Who Am I?
Average
ncterp
Feb 14 23
460 plays
30.
  Water, Water - the Elixir of Life    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are over 45 different types of bodies of water on our wonderful planet. This quiz will deal with the differences between some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 06 23
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category: Bodies of Water
Average
ncterp
Jun 06 23
370 plays
31.
  Time of the Year    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" has been around since 1927 (becoming gender neutral in 1999). Each selection reflects the person, or idea, who has most influenced the news and our world in the past year, be it for good or ill.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 27 23
Category: Time Magazine
Average
ncterp
Jun 27 23
274 plays
32.
  What is What in this World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Countries, nations, states, republics, federated republics, dependencies, etc, etc, etc. What does it all mean? Which is what? Along with a few world oddities mixed in.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 01 23
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Category: Mixed Countries
Tough
ncterp
Jun 01 23
602 plays
33.
  Secret Societies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So-called "secret societies" have been with us since the beginning. Despite their secrecy, most such societies were formed with good intentions, although some were not. Let's take a look at both kinds.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 15 23
Category: Organizations
Average
ncterp
Mar 15 23
328 plays
34.
  Oceans Ten    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Oceania History
Did you know that outside the English-speaking world Oceania is considered a continent? Australia is thought of as Australasia, a big island in Oceania and not as a separate continent.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 23 23
Category: Oceania
Average
ncterp
Mar 23 23
182 plays
35.
  The Supremes    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justices
No, not the singing group from Motown. There have been 17 Chief Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. In this matching quiz you will be given the names of 15 of the Chief Justices and be asked to match him up with the president who nominated him.
Easier, 15 Qns, ncterp, Jan 26 23
Category: Supreme Court
Easier
ncterp
Jan 26 23
86 plays
36.
  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part IV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here we are - nearing the end of our fantastic, awesome, adventuresome, mindboggling, breathtaking, astonishing, extraordinary, unbelievably incredible bucket list. But, before we count up all our frequent flyer miles here are a few more stops.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 06 23
Category: Where am I?
Average
ncterp
Mar 06 23
273 plays
37.
  Resting on the Bottom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with maritime disasters that have occurred in peacetime and not as a direct result of military action. Have fun and remember, "red sky at night-sailor's delight, red sky in morning-sailor take warning."
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 09 23
Category: Maritime Disasters
Average
ncterp
May 09 23
122 plays
38.
  The U.S. Navy in the 19th Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
During the 19th century, the U.S. Congress saw a growing country and the need to defend two long coastlines. The Quasi-War with France, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War all indicated the need for effective naval forces.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 21 23
Category: U.S. Navy
Average
ncterp
Apr 21 23
141 plays
39.
  They called it Britannia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The province of Britannia was part of the Roman Empire for nearly 4 centuries. Needless to say, the Romans left their influence on the architecture and culture of Britain. This quiz will cover some of the Roman contributions, some of which still remain.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jul 17 23
Category: Romans in Britain
Average
ncterp
Jul 17 23
256 plays
40.
  The Wide World of U.S. Military Bases    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are over 750 U.S. military bases located in the U.S. and 80 foreign countries. That is more than three times the total of all other countries combined. In this quiz I'll give you the name of the base and you tell me where it's located.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 28 23
Category: U.S. Military
Average
ncterp
May 28 23
124 plays
41.
  American Civil War - From Cabin Boys to Generals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Medal of Honor was the only medal authorized by Congress during the Civil War. For this reason, many Medals of Honor were awarded for acts of bravery that would not meet the standards of today. More than 40% of the recipients fought in the Civil War.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, May 21 23
Category: U.S. Civil War
Average
ncterp
May 21 23
327 plays
42.
  Landmarks From Around the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on landmarks located in various cities or countries worldwide. You will either be asked to name the landmark described or the city/country where it is located. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 23 23
Category: World Sites
Average
ncterp
Feb 23 23
385 plays
43.
  The Ancient Greek World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The ancient Greek world lasted around 1200 years. This quiz is about the history of that Greek world and some of its influential people.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jan 31 23
Category: Ancient Greece
Average
ncterp
Jan 31 23
334 plays
44.
  1950's TV Game Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
TV game shows were all the rage in the 1950's. I was in my early teen years in the 50's. I can remember sitting on the floor and gawking at our big black and white box. Have fun with these questions about the age of innocence.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Mar 15 23
Category: 1950s TV
Average
ncterp
Mar 15 23
699 plays
45.
  The Great Slave Revolt    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Haitian Slave Revolt
The revolt started in 1791, in the valuable French colony of Saint-Domingue. African slaves, who outnumbered whites by about 9 to 1 and inspired by the French Revolution of 1789, started an organized rebellion against their French colonial masters.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 25 23
Category: Slavery
Tough
ncterp
Apr 25 23
78 plays
46.
  Memorable Quotes From Our Founding Fathers    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are hundreds of memorable quotes from our founding documents, letters, and addresses authored by the men of our founding generation. Here is a small sampling.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Dec 13 22
Category: American Revolution
Tough
ncterp
Dec 13 22
205 plays
47.
  Pirates Past & Present    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief quiz spanning the decades about the other team in Pittsburg (other than the Penguins and Steelers).
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Jun 26 23
Category: Pittsburgh Pirates
Average
ncterp
Jun 26 23
128 plays
48.
  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Back for Part III of our bucket list journey around the world. As usual, pack for all kinds of weather.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 06 23
Category: Where am I?
Average
ncterp
Feb 06 23
314 plays
49.
  The U.S. Navy in the 18th Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the early history of the U.S. Navy. The events, the men and women, and the ships and battles that have earned a place in our national memory.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncterp, Apr 14 23
Category: U.S. Navy
Tough
ncterp
Apr 14 23
87 plays
50.
  Oh The Places We'll Go - Part II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the Part II of our journey around the world to see some of its most beautiful sites. Ten more additions to our bucket list. Pack for all kinds of weather.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Feb 15 24
Category: Where am I?
Average
ncterp
Feb 15 24
264 plays
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