In the Book of Acts, the newly converted Paul set out on three missionary journeys to the known world to spread the Gospel. Quotations are from the Revised Standard Version.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Aug 06 09
Category:
Acts
This quiz on the second largest continent isn't meant to be tricky, but educational. That's the long and short of it.
Tough, 15 Qns, sterretjie101,
Sep 06 23
Category:
Africa
While trapped in the Delta Quadrant, the USS Voyager encountered a special woman who became part of the crew.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
May 15 09
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So, you wish you lived in another time and place and had a different job? Play this quiz to walk a mile in someone else's ancient Egyptian sandals.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Apr 13 13
Category:
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt had an interesting culture.
Easier, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Jul 02 24
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category:
Ancient History for Kids
How much do you know about events surrounding water in the Gospels? Quotations are from the Revised Standard Version.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
May 20 19
Category:
Gospel Mixture
Calligraphy is a creative and rewarding hobby. What you need to get started are the tools of the trade and lots of practice.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Apr 01 22
Category:
Crafts
Some parables were only recorded by one of the four Gospel writers. Some of those parables are well-known but others are more obscure. Quotations from the Revised Standard Version.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Jul 10 12
Category:
Gospel Mixture
Above the heads of some very regal dead, up to 5,000 tourists a day tread the Valley of the Kings and that of the Queens. Shouldn't they rather take off their shoes in reverence? Come and decide for yourself!
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Aug 14 08
Category:
Ancient Egypt
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With Lord Carnarvon as benefactor and Howard Carter as archaeologist, the almost intact tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Apr 01 09
Category:
Pyramids
So, you wish you lived in another time and place and had a different job? Play this quiz to walk a mile in someone else's ancient Egyptian sandals.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
May 15 13
Category:
Pyramids
Over the centuries, solar eclipses have dismayed and amazed millions. Can you distinguish between fact and myth? The quiz challenge was issued by player Matthew_07.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Aug 21 17
Category:
The Sun
Highlighting some of their most significant contributions, learn about ten of the men who opened the door on a fascinating ancient world.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Mar 08 22
Category:
Other People
Ostriches cannot fly but they can run. What else do you know about the big birds?
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Mar 15 10
Category:
Specific Bird Species
Can you identify South Africans who know how to hit a golf ball professionally? In this quiz you'll learn the names of 40 golfers, 10 of whom you'll get to know close up.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Nov 24 08
Category:
Golfers
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The Southern Cross constellation and its southern hemisphere neighbourhood are well worth getting starry-eyed about.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Dec 29 14
Category:
Stars
In the Bible, a number of ordinary people found themselves raised from the dead. In that way they received a second chance at life. Quotations are from the Revised Standard Version.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Mar 03 10
Category:
Bible Life and Death
So, you wish you lived in another time and place and had a different job? Play this quiz to walk a mile in someone else's ancient Egyptian sandals.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Oct 01 08
Category:
Ancient Egypt
More than one ancient Egyptian pharaoh ventured into present-day Palestine to protect his interests. Come along on some of those campaigns!
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Sep 17 08
Category:
Ancient Wars
The world famous wildlife sanctuary in South Africa is over a century old. It is a beacon of nature conservation, tourism, archaeology and research.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Nov 01 20
Category:
South Africa
Tony Hancock's "Hancock's Half Hour" BBC radio show started in 1954, and ran for a hundred episodes. Re-live his comedy wit by playing this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Jul 05 12
Category:
British Radio
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It is small and seemingly insignificant but the chickpea has some surprising qualities and uses.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Mar 27 15
Category:
Fruit and Vegetables
The A to Z of women featured in Tennyson's poems. All but one name appear in the titles of his poems.
Average, 15 Qns, sterretjie101,
Nov 15 14
Category:
Tennyson, Alfred Lord
You've seen the animals and interesting shapes. But what about learning some of the magic behind hieroglyphs?
Difficult, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Jul 11 11
Category:
Hieroglyphics
Giving new meaning to the phrase 'words taking flight', our feathered friends were firm favourites with the ancient Egyptians. But can you tell one hieroglyphic bird from another? Inspired by the research of Ruth Schumann-Antelme.
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Aug 19 08
Category:
Hieroglyphics
The Tower of London guards England's gems but other European royal jewels can be viewed on the Continent. The information is from Prince Michael of Greece's book, "Crown Jewels".
Difficult, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Feb 17 22
Category:
Difficult History
In the previous quiz Pharaoh Seti I of Egypt let the city of Kadesh slip through his fingers. His son, Ramesses II was not about to make the same mistake, but taking on the Hittite empire was not easy. Did he succeed?
Tough, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Sep 20 08
Category:
Ancient Wars
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Seven South Africans (born or naturalized) walked away with Nobel Prizes in the 20th century. Come and shake their hands.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Dec 30 16
Category:
Nobel Prize Winners
You don't have to know the name of the bottle to enjoy the wine, but hey, why not?
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Mar 29 17
Category:
Vocabulary
Once a year, golf sizzles under the African sun with The Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Nov 09 08
Category:
Tournaments
Each of the selected sayings are somehow related to eating or food. Although translated into English, the flavour of the ten featured African countries still lingers on the tongue.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Dec 13 08
Category:
World Trivia for Experts
South African diamonds have their own stories to tell. The question is: can you connect their first names with the descriptions? (All carats are metric and rounded to the nearest number.)
Difficult, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Jan 24 20
Category:
Diamonds
From singer in a punk band to more sophisticated solo artist, Toyah's career has spanned three decades.
Average, 10 Qns, sterretjie101,
Jun 29 09
Category:
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