I'll give you two clues to help you identify one of Spain's cities. Can you match them all correctly?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 21 20
Category:
Spain
Many colours share their names with other things, so this quiz is about some of them. Good luck.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 02 15
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category:
Colors for Kids
I'll give you a well known event from history and four names. Three of them will fit with the event, but one will be out of place and out of time too. Can you spot the impostors, or imposters if you prefer that spelling?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 10 23
Category:
A Historic Journey Through Time
We're nearly at the end of my series of quizzes on English/British history by centuries. This quiz covers UK history from the eighteenth century and, as usual, will have one question for each decade.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 31 21
Category:
1700s UK History
The 2002 film 'The Pianist' was based on a true story and portrayed a Polish piano player and his struggles to survive during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw. How much do you remember of this haunting film?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 30 13
Category:
Pa - Pm Movies
'Command & Conquer' is a series of games which began in 1995. This quiz has a mix of questions about the games in general rather than focusing narrowly on any one of them.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 12 23
Category:
Command & Conquer
My plan was to go somewhere sunny and Mediterranean, but it seems I had the map upside down and here I am in Norway. Do you feel like joining me on my journey of discovery?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 02 11
Category:
Norway
The 2009 film 'Invictus' covered the early part of Nelson Mandela's Presidency in South Africa, in particular his use of the Rugby World Cup to bring reconciliation between the black and white populations. Here are some questions about the film.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jun 30 13
Category:
I
Another tumultuous century for the UK, beginning with the Napoleonic Wars and ending with the Boer War. This quiz follows my usual format of having one question for each decade.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 28 20
Category:
1800s UK History
First shown in the UK on Christmas Day 2013, the Christmas Special was set mainly in London. How much of it can you remember?
Note - some spoilers if you haven't seen this yet.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 30 13
Category:
Downton Abbey
Rugby Union
It may seem like history, but England's victory was the first time a northern hemisphere has won the World Cup. The English will enjoy reliving it, and Australia might not. Can you put England's starting team in order from number 1 to 15? Average, 15 Qns, rossian,
Feb 17 23
Category:
England
Over the years there have been many April Fool's Day hoaxes, perpetrated by some well respected organisations. This has led them to be swallowed 'hook, line and sinker' by the general public. Here are ten questions about some of the best.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 16 11
Category:
Frauds & Hoaxes
Many places suffer during wartime, but those which suffer most are the ones which are in strategic locations. This quiz covers a wide range of wars, with the questions based on the places which really became a 'tug of war'.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 06 12
Category:
Assorted Wars
All the questions in this quiz will have a connection to 'run' or 'running', so get your training shoes on and see how quickly you can reach the finishing tape.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 11 13
Category:
Walking and Running in Songs
Shown on Christmas Day 2014 in the UK, the Christmas Special moved some of the story lines along, while others seemed to come to an end. Note that there will be spoilers - please don't play if you don't want to know.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 31 14
Category:
Downton Abbey
I'll give you the name of a bone. All you need to do is match it with the part of the body in which it's located, or the bone system of which it forms a part.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 14 16
Category:
Skeletal System
Although the Confederation of Canada didn't come into existence until 1867, this quiz covers the whole of the nineteenth century in the area, with one question per decade. What happened in nineteenth century Canada apart from independence?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 19 20
Category:
Canadian
We know Jesus Christ fits with Christianity, and Muhammad with Islam, but can you match these religions with their founders?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Aug 30 18
Category:
Religious Figures
Every question has a connection to the number eight. Since the site doesn't allow a quiz with only eight questions, you'll have to answer ten of them.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 03 21
Category:
8
Life has changed so much since cell phones (or mobile phones if you're British) became commonplace. We know the brands, but how about where the manufacturers are, or were, in many cases, based? Match the company name to to the country in which it began.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jun 15 22
Category:
Corporations
All these films featured disasters of some kind. Some were averted while others weren't. Can you match each of the stars listed to the correct film?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jun 23 21
Category:
Disasters in Movies
A new version of 'West Side Story' was released late in 2021. This quiz will test your knowledge on the remake and the similarities and differences with the original 1961 version. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 28 22
Category:
West Side Story .
This quiz will test you on your knowledge of oesophageal cancer, or esophageal cancer if you're from the USA.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jan 13 24
Category:
Cancer
In the UK, Christmas Day 2012 had a two hour episode of 'Downton Abbey'. This quiz covers some of the events. As usual, the quiz will contain spoilers, so don't play if you don't want to know what happened.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 31 12
Category:
Downton Abbey
Swans are beautiful, majestic birds who deserve their own quiz, so here is my attempt to do them justice.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 18 14
Category:
Specific Bird Species
The characters in this quiz are not known for their cheerful frame of mind. In fact, they are usually downright grumpy. See how you get on identifying them. Note - UK television shows, which may not all be known elsewhere.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 24 20
Category:
British TV
Here is a list of battles which took place on British soil. Your challenge is to place them in the correct order from the earliest to the most recent of those I've given you. The earliest took place in the 9th century and the most recent in the 18th.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jan 08 22
Category:
Historical Battles
This quiz is about Jason and his adventures. We've all heard of the search for the Golden Fleece, but do we know the background that led to the quest and what happened during it and after? Here's where we can find out.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 13 22
Category:
Men and Gods
All the people in this quiz spent time in exile. How many can you recognise?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jul 25 13
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category:
Infamy
the colour's orange
The future's orange, or so the advert said. Here is a collection of various 'oranges' to test your wits. There may be some UK bias to a couple of the questions. Remember that clicking on the photos enlarges them, which may help. Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 10 23
Category:
Colours Photo Quizzes
Prayer is an important part of religion. How much do you know about praying in the Christian religion?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jun 08 13
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5
Category:
Topics for Kids
I'll give you the names of some characters from novels by Charles Dickens. All you need to do is match them to the correct book.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 04 17
Category:
Dickens, Charles
All the singers or bands listed have had song titles mentioning either cash or cards, or at least using words which could mean either of these. All you need to do is match them up.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Oct 27 20
Category:
Money in Songs
A Ghostly Mixture
'From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night' is part of a Scottish prayer for protection from them. This quiz is full of ghosts for you to match with where they appear. Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 24 23
Category:
Thematic Supernatural
If you are sitting comfortably, then we can begin. How many books can you recognise just from their opening lines? You can find out if you know these ten by playing this quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Category:
Familiar Quotes
In the old time Westerns, someone always ended up 'biting the dust'. Can you identify the television Westerns in these questions?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jan 22 10
Category:
Westerns
Our friendly shepherd, Eburge, has allowed his sheep to wander into Hobbies. Let's have a look at what we can do with them before he realises and reclaims the flock, which may be less numerous than when he lost them. Note: UK terms and bias apply.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 02 12
Category:
Meats
All answers start with AL followed by another word to make a new word. Clues are given for both words.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
May 08 17
Category:
Something in Common
When my children gave me a CD with this title, my reaction was 'all those years of education, and they still can't spell'. Then I realised all the artists had names with Chris in them. Can you match them to one of their songs?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 23 17
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
I love all you delightful quizzers, who play my quizzes and send me notes, but more than chocolate? I'm not so sure about that. If you love chocolate as much as I do, can you match these slogans to the products they advertised in the UK?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 18 19
Category:
UK Commercials
Popes
When a new Pope is chosen, fuma bianca (white smoke) announces to the world that the decision has been made. Can you match these Popes to the brief facts about each of them? Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Feb 18 23
Category:
Popes
A red herring is a false trail, but it is not the only fish which can mislead you. Can you work out the right fishy answer to the posers in this quiz?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian,
Sep 27 18
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5
Category:
Other Word Play for Kids
You have only four options to choose from throughout this quiz, as the only answers available are mountain, river, lake or canyon. Good luck with choosing the right one.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 01 18
Category:
Geography - Miscellany
Many of the mythical creatures we know of are made from animals mixed with humans in different ways. How many of them do you know?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian,
Jan 22 16
Category:
Myths and Legends for Kids
This quiz covers some of the twentieth century's coups from around the world. Can you match the country in which the coup occurred to the information provided?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian,
Mar 22 16
Category:
19th, 20th & 21st Centuries
I'll give you a clue to a Lord of the Realm. All you need to do is match the Lord to the description. The people are, naturally, all British but should be reasonably well known.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 07 17
Category:
U.K. People
The places in this quiz obviously agree with the quiz title as they all have names, or nicknames, related to the sun. Follow me around the world to find them.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Apr 12 18
Category:
Geography - Miscellany
A quizzical mixture of myths from around the world all linked by the letter N.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Dec 14 20
Category:
ABCs of Myth
With only one land border and a coastline of over 7,000 kilometres (over 4,500 miles), you are never further than 52 kilometres (32 miles) from the coast in Denmark. Apart from the sea, what else does Denmark have to offer?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Nov 07 12
Category:
Denmark
Eggs have been a staple food in many cultures, and there are many ways of cooking them, and dishes incorporating them. This quiz covers just a few of them. Note that UK terms are used for this quiz and there is a British bias to the questions.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian,
Aug 12 23
Category:
Breakfast Foods