Author Biography: pusdoc

1.

  Chinese Musical Instruments    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz focuses on classical Chinese musical instruments, which often use a pentatonic scale rather than the heptatonic scale more common in Western music. Chinese instruments often influenced the development of similar instruments elsewhere.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Aug 22 22

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Category: Musical Instruments

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Aug 22 22
148 plays

2.

  Jesus, Man of Action!    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Verbs in John, Chapter 1

We hear a lot about the sayings of Jesus, this is about the doings! Match the verb to the rest of the quote from John chapter 1, NIV translation.

Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 22 23

Category: John

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pusdoc
Mar 22 23
459 plays

3.

  Body Parts with Silly Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Anatomists often had vivid imaginations when they named structures in the human body. The ones in this quiz evoke visual images that make me giggle.

Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 21 14

Category: Human Body

Tough
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13254 plays

4.

  Hebrews: The Biblical Hall of Faith    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Chapter 11 of the New Testament book of Hebrews lists biblical heroes who acted on faith during trying times. The book's author uses these examples to exhort the reader to "keep the faith" and persevere. All quotes are from the NIV translation.

Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 22 22

Category: Bible People

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Oct 22 22
513 plays

5.

  Diseases A to Z    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

An alphabetical amalgam of annoyances. Pick the pestilence that is portrayed.

Tough, 25 Qns, pusdoc, Apr 23 13

Category: Diseases

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9248 plays

6.

  The Pie's the Limit    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Do you know what's in the pie you're eating? Match the filling ingredients with the type of pie. For most, assume you are using a standard pastry crust. Variations exist, but these ingredients appear in most recipes. Try not to salivate on your computer.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 21 23

Category: Desserts

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Mar 21 23
358 plays

7.

  Wearing Many Hats    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Hats show up in many places besides the top of your head - in geographic names, titles, idioms and more. Answer 10 questions about different hats!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 09 23

Category: Thematic Hats

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May 09 23
368 plays

8.

  Diseases Named for Places    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Although currently frowned upon, previously it was common to name a condition for the location where it first emerged or was recognized. Can you match the description of a disease and the location which lent its name to the malady?

Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jun 30 23

Category: Diseases

Tough
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Jun 30 23
252 plays

9.

  Duck, Duck, Goose!    

Photo Quiz

 15 Qns

Learn about ducks and geese found in the US. Not a single mallard included - you know those, the ones with the green heads. Come learn some new waterfowl!

Tough, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Jan 19 23

Category: Wild Birds USA

Tough
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Jan 19 23
243 plays

10.

  Hokkaido Holiday    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Hokkaido is the most northern island of Japan and forms the largest prefecture. Despite this, fewer tourists visit this beautiful region. Come see some of the sights!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 10 23

Category: Japan

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Mar 10 23
66 plays

11.

  The Phoenix Flies to Madagascar    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Red Crew started Phoenix Rising's Global Tour 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa and opted to fly their Airbus 300 straight to Antananarivo, Madagascar. Come with us and learn more about this fascinating land!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 20 22

Recommended for grades: 12

Category: Mixed Africa

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Mar 20 22
719 plays

12.

  Anzac Day    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

April 25, Anzac Day, is celebrated in some countries. Come learn more about it!

Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jun 16 22

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Holidays and Celebrations for Kids

Easier
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Jun 16 22
466 plays

13.

  Women of Which Bible Book?    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

Old Testament Matching Quiz

The Biblical narrative wouldn't move forward without women fulfilling roles as rulers, mothers, enemies and lovers. Can you match these women with the Old Testament books in which they first appear? Quotes are from the New International Version.

Average, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 17 23

Category: Old Testament Women

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Feb 17 23
99 plays

14.

  Where's My Wine From?    

Label Quiz

 10 Qns

French Appellations

France is famous for wine production, with varied "terroir" or land characteristics that influence the flavors of the wine from that region. Do you know where these famous appellations are within France? Choose the correct area from the map provided.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Dec 19 22

Category: Wines

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Dec 19 22
185 plays

15.

  Italy is Hiding!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten words related to Italy are hidden in these sentences! The answers may hide in more than one word, and may have punctuation in between, but the letters will always be next to each other without words in between. Good luck finding hidden Italy!

Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 17 22

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7

Category: Hidden Words for Kids

Easier
pusdoc
Nov 17 22
209 plays

16.

  Millennium Milestones in Order    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Longest, shortest, oldest, youngest and more superlatives from the first two millennia AD. Your task, place them in order by date of occurrence. This is an adopted quiz, original by TeaBrielle.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 05 23

Category: Historical Firsts

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May 05 23
73 plays

17.

  Now Playing in Africa    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Phoenix Rising's Red Crew is visiting the continent of Africa on the Global Tour 2022. For this quiz, we share ten movies set in Africa.

Easier, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 06 22

Category: Common Locations

Easier
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Oct 06 22
198 plays

18.

  Virtual Vienna    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

While "sheltering in place" during the COVID-19 pandemic, my mind returned to Vienna; I had a business meeting there that coincided with a milestone birthday. Travel back with me, virtually!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 23 20

Category: Austria

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Nov 23 20
176 plays

19.

  Elements Named for Places    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As new elements are identified/discovered, the people who describe them are given the opportunity to name them. Often the names thus chosen relate to the site of discovery. Which places have been immortalized in the names assigned to elements?

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 25 22

Category: Mixed Elements

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May 25 22
352 plays

20.

  Sipping and Sailing in the Mediterranean    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Phoenix Rising's Red Crew has so much fun together we chartered a ship for a private cruise around the Mediterranean. We sampled local foods and learned that many countries produce fine liqueurs too. Thirsty for knowledge, we've studied them as well!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 01 22

Category: Wines, Beers and Spirits

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Nov 01 22
194 plays

21.

  Texas Is Revolutionary!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Texas broke away from Mexico in 1836. People and places are still remembered for their role in the revolutionary idea of a Texas Republic, and Texas is still a pretty revolutionary state! This quiz focuses on events in 1835, leading up to war.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jan 21 23

Category: Texas

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Jan 21 23
340 plays

22.

  American Rats    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz focuses on people suspected of or convicted of crimes against the United States, rats against the country. Some were subsequently pardoned; some were punished for their crimes.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 02 23

Category: U.S.A. People

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Feb 02 23
292 plays

23.

  African Aviary    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The "big five" for an African safari refers to large mammals. Phoenix Rising's Red Crew went on an avifauna safari instead while visiting the African continent on the Global Tour 2022. Come learn about 10 birds we hope to see on a visit!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 06 22

Category: Africa

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Oct 06 22
179 plays

24.

  Newer Books that Inspired Operas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The books that were adapted into opera classics are not widely read now. Knowing the story portrayed in an opera enhances the experience - here are ten books published since 1970 that have been the basis for new operas. Bet you've read at least one!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 15 22

Category: Contemporary Literature and Fiction

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Nov 15 22
174 plays

25.

  Antibiotics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Although reliable plumbing and vaccination have probably saved more lives, antibiotics were a welcome addition to healthcare in the 20th century. How much do you know about these wonder drugs?

Difficult, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Dec 08 21

Category: Prescription Drugs

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Dec 08 21
3527 plays

26.

  That's a Prawn, Not a Shrimp!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An Aussie Barbecue (or Barbie, given the Australian habit of brevity) is a familiar ritual that will make your mouth water. Come see what's on the menu!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 20 22

Category: Australian Foods

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Jul 20 22
244 plays

27.

  The Rust Belt Never Sleeps    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Rust Belt describes an area in the northeastern and midwestern US that depended economically on manufacturing, only to see the factories become outmoded and labor shift overseas.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 02 22

Category: U.S. History

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May 02 22
261 plays

28.

  Malaysian Government    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

During the Phoenix Rising Global Tour 2022, the Red Crew visited Malaysia. One topic we reviewed was the structure and function of government in Malaysia - this quiz shares what we learned!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 11 22

Recommended for grades: 12

Category: Specific Country Government

Average
pusdoc
Sep 11 22
119 plays

29.

  Kosher, Halal, Both or Neither?    

Classification Quiz

 10 Qns

Israeli and Arabic foods have been deeply influenced by neighboring Mediterranean cultures and the diaspora. Religious dietary laws - halal for Islam, kashrut for Judaism - determine what is permitted (halal vs. kosher). Which is which?

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 18 22

Category: Middle Eastern Food

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Oct 18 22
183 plays

30.

  Childhood Rashes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Children get all sorts of illnesses, many of which are accompanied by blotches and bumps. How many rashes can you spot?

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Aug 24 15

Category: Diseases

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3046 plays

31.

  From Malaysia to Singapore    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

On the Phoenix Rising Global Tour 2022, the Red Crew visited both Malaysia and Singapore during one leg. This drop a letter quiz will take you along that route, ending in a final multiple choice question!

Easier, 15 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 22 22

Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions

Easier
pusdoc
Sep 22 22
150 plays

32.

  Galatians Grab Bag    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The New Testament book of Galatians is a six chapter harangue by the apostle Paul, bolstering his authority and condemning those who put extra requirements on those following Christ. Quotes are from the New International Version.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Feb 23 23

Category: Galatians

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Feb 23 23
149 plays

33.

  A Stroll through a Japanese Forest    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In English, many trees and shrubs from the land of the rising sun have the word "Japanese" in their common name, or the species is 'japonica', again indicating that it is a Japanese plant. Here are 10 questions about these beautiful and useful plants!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 05 23

Category: Regional Botany

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Oct 05 23
126 plays

34.

  Parasite    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about the blockbuster movie, "Parasite", the first South Korean film to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and the first foreign language film to win the Academy Award's Best Picture Oscar. Review of the credits will help!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 22 22

Category: Pa - Pm Movies

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Jul 22 22
166 plays

35.

  Doctors in Song    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Doctors are popular on TV, but they show up in music often as well. These songs or bands have something to do with doctors.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 10 09

Category: Medicine and Illness in Songs

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3558 plays

36.

  History of Shoes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Footwear ranges from practical to fashionable to a fetish. How much do you know about the history of shoes?

Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 04 07

Category: Footwear

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1246 plays

37.

  Stephanie Plum's Lucky 13    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Janet Evanovich's bounty hunter heroine, Stephanie Plum, is back in her 13th adventure - "Lean, Mean Thirteen". Did you pay attention while you read the book? Warning: spoilers ahead.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 02 07

Category: Evanovich, Janet

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1259 plays

38.

  Whining and Complaining in the Bible    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bible characters range from saints to sinners, and in between those extremes are folks like you and me who might complain now and again. Quotes are from the New International Version.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 15 10

Category: Bible People

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484 plays

39.

  Fire in the Whole    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Hot off the press, here are ten blazing questions about words and phrases that include the term "fire". Time to demonstrate your brilliance!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Aug 14 17

Category: Thematic Nature

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Aug 14 17
767 plays

40.

  Klezmer Keys    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Klezmer is the name given to a style of Jewish music. Come learn about this infectious music, which has seen a recent resurgence in popularity.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Jul 15 07

Category: International Music

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389 plays

41.

  Fun Things to Do in Kathmandu    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

On the Phoenix Rising 2022 Global Tour, the Red Crew flew directly from Singapore to Kathmandu. We did our research first, and found many things to explore in this capitol city!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 14 22

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Category: Mixed Asia

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Sep 14 22
101 plays

42.

  Some Like it Hot    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

From the scorching sands of the Sahara to the sizzling soil of the Sonoran Desert, animals have adapted to desert climes. Test your knowledge of the occupants of these ovenlike regions.

Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 31 21

Category: Specific Topic Animal Trivia

Tough
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May 31 21
430 plays

43.

  Deer Diary    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Deer Diary: I was hoofing it to my class reunion, worried about impressing my schoolmates when I realized that members of my family, the Cervidae, have featured prominently in popular entertainment. Here are my "tell all" memories of a few.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Nov 15 13

Category: Famous Animals

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401 plays

44.

  The Ox-Bow Incident    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The 1943 classic film includes many acclaimed actors - do you remember who was involved and what happened? Warning - some spoilers included.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 07 10

Category: O

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232 plays

45.

  Wingspan - A Game About Birds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Wingspan is a card-based game about birds that was released by Stonemaier Games in 2019. It has quickly become a family favorite.

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 12 22

Category: Board Games

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Sep 12 22
120 plays

46.

  Cosmopolitan Cuisine    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of my favorite hobbies is trying new foods from different cultures. Here are 10 questions about food from around the world! Be careful, don't drool on your keyboard!

Difficult, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 31 07

Category: Food Around the World for Experts

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1243 plays

47.

  Animal Characters in Books    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many books use animals as the main characters. Do you know what type of animal some of the most famous children's books contain?

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Sep 12 20

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7

Category: Animals in Kids Books

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Sep 12 20
796 plays

48.

  Spreading Species    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Introduced or exotic species spread from their original habitat to new areas either through intentional or accidental means and often become pests. Do you know the which, where and why of these species?

Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Apr 02 19

Category: Invasive and Non Native Species

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Apr 02 19
862 plays

49.

  Big Bend National Park    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Big Bend National Park lives up to its name - there is much to see and do. Take this little quiz about a big place!

Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 26 10

Category: USA - Parks

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283 plays

50.

  Greater Tuna    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Tuna" is a town full of unforgettable characters, lovingly brought to life in a series of long-running two-man shows. Come meet the neighbors!

Tough, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Aug 25 07

Category: Plays Mixture

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485 plays