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Whatever happened to Burma and Abyssinia? Where did Persia go? And where the heck is Siam? Territorial names and boundaries are forever changing. These quizzes offer geography with a dash of history!
86 Historical Geography quizzes and 1,204 Historical Geography trivia questions.
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1.
  Capital Places best quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
With the geographical information supplied (including latitude and longitude), supplemented with a bit of history, you should be able to locate many if not all of these capital cities.
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Aug 14 13
Average
uglybird
20664 plays
2.
  The Former Soviet Republics popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, 15 independent states were created. This quiz covers ten of them. Match the fact with the correct country.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 24 23
Average
zorba_scank gold member
Feb 24 23
188 plays
3.
  Famous Places - Where Are They? popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 2 mins
You may have heard of these famous places many times but not know where they are. Now is your chance to find them.
Easier, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Aug 08 22
Easier
shipyardbernie gold member
Aug 08 22
646 plays
4.
  Kyle Ruins Everything Kyle. Ruins. Everything! best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Congratulations! You've won a trip to visit ten different unique, historical ruins from around the world! Unfortunately you're stuck traveling with Kyle and, as we all know, he has a tendency to ruin just about everything. Sigh...
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 19 13
Average
kyleisalive editor
1462 plays
5.
  Walk These Ancient Streets editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
This quiz deals with ten very old cities of mankind, most of which are still occupied today. Some will be known to you, others somewhat harder. So come, walk these ancient streets with me on a journey back through the mists of time.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jan 03 17
Average
Creedy gold member
Jan 03 17
3298 plays
6.
  You'll Never Play Trivia in This Town Again! editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
aka "I'm Sure I Parked that Town Somewhere Round Here" or "It's not You - It's Me". This quiz is all about places that have been and gone and are no longer. It comes to you courtesy of an Author Challenge by Amanda77586.
Average, 10 Qns, glendathecat, Nov 04 16
Average
glendathecat
Nov 04 16
6096 plays
7.
  Disputed Territories best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Irredentism is an international relations term advocating the annexation of territories administered by another on the grounds of ethnicity and or prior historical possession. Here are some recent examples of irredentist claims by two or more parties.
Difficult, 10 Qns, mstanaway, Jul 28 22
Difficult
mstanaway
Jul 28 22
8467 plays
8.
  But Where Did It Happen? (1) great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
This quiz investigates some major turning points and events throughout time, simply say where they occurred!
Average, 10 Qns, e_lu85, May 25 16
Average
e_lu85
11062 plays
9.
  Whats the Deal My Globe Has West Germany On It What's the Deal, My Globe Has West Germany On It? great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
In 1989, I purchased a globe with colored stones to differentiate the countries. What once was a great deal is now a reminder of how much the geopolitical landscape has changed. Come explore with me alterations to the map that occurred since 1989.
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Apr 16 14
Average
adam36 gold member
1333 plays
10.
  Oh No! This Ruins Everything! best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
I decided to become a mapmaker, and it was the worst decision of my life. Every few years some country decides to mess everything up and bam, oh no, it ruins everything. Here are a few contemporary examples of how the world map has changed.
Easier, 10 Qns, adams627, Dec 19 13
Easier
adams627
3139 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What nation used to be known as Abyssinia?

From Quiz "Former or Alternate Names of Nations"




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  Passing Through Persepolis Passing Through Persepolis best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Today we are going to take an archaeological field trip through the ruins of ancient Persepolis! Hold onto your hat, and come along for the ride!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, May 09 20
Average
ponycargirl editor
May 09 20
185 plays
12.
  Must See Egypt Must See Egypt top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Travel with me to Egypt and visit the great archaeological sites and ancient ruins.
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jun 07 17
Average
ponycargirl editor
Jun 07 17
1803 plays
13.
  Sketching Clues Sketching Clues popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
I am looking through a pile of archaeological papers on which there are apparently connected words and sketches. Can you help identify the modern-day settings for these sites?
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Dec 03 14
Average
suomy
735 plays
14.
  Settle Down Settle Down! top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries led Europeans to chart their way to new lands in North and Central America by the boat-load. In this quiz, we'll take a look at key settlements from the period, many with present-day staying power.
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 13 20
Average
kyleisalive editor
Jul 13 20
252 plays
15.
  Roman Ruins outside Rome Roman Ruins outside Rome popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Rome may have many historical landmarks, but it is not the only place to view famous Roman ruins. Take a look at these Roman constructions, all of which are outside modern day Italy.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jul 30 22
Average
zorba_scank gold member
Jul 30 22
253 plays
16.
  The Graham Island Affair editor best quiz best quiz - 10 questions - 7 mins
What do you suppose would happen if an Island erupted from the sea in the midst of a major Mediterranean shipping lane in 1831? Well, one did; and I'm betting you'll have little trouble guessing how 19th century Europeans responded.
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Feb 26 13
Average
uglybird
4542 plays
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  Ancient Cities...Modern Countries top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Many cities mentioned in the Bible or in ancient writings are little more than piles of rubble, their glory days long past. Do you know in which modern countries these cities are located?
Average, 10 Qns, lompocjoe, Mar 01 08
Average
lompocjoe
6420 plays
18.
  Once They Were Dutch best quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Thanks to the strength of their shipping industry, in the 17th century the Dutch managed to acquire a number of overseas territories. In fact, quite a few modern countries - either wholly or partially - were once part of the Dutch colonial empire.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Apr 10 19
Easier
LadyNym gold member
Apr 10 19
475 plays
19.
  New Country Quiz popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
During the past couple of decades, a lot of new countries have been formed. I for one have had a hard time keeping up with them- how about you?
Average, 10 Qns, bullymom, Mar 07 20
Average
bullymom
Mar 07 20
10696 plays
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  Forgotten Countries #1 top quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Throughout history, many countries have existed that fell on their own, were taken over by others, or evolved into the countries we know today. This quiz celebrates those forgotten countries.
Tough, 10 Qns, illiniman14, Apr 11 14
Tough
illiniman14 gold member
3705 plays
21.
  High In The Sky High In The Sky popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Can you answer the questions about these tall structures?
Tough, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jun 15 14
Tough
ponycargirl editor
936 plays
22.
  Cities in Dust top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
This quiz, inspired by a Siouxsie and the Banshees song about Pompeii, is dedicated to some great cities of the past that are no more.
Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 07 20
Easier
LadyNym gold member
Dec 07 20
751 plays
23.
  "Remembrance of Things Past" in Geography popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
My small attempt to place the concrete remains of sites (and some still thriving places) around the world in their historic settings.
Easier, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 07 18
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
windrush gold member
Sep 07 18
677 plays
24.
  Abyssinia in All The Old Familiar Places top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
My quiz is all about countries that no longer exist. It was inspired by a very old stamp album I was given.
Average, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Jan 07 14
Average
ozzz2002 gold member
2262 plays
25.
  Not a Penny Less best quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
What might have seemed like a large sum at the time, seems a pittance now! This quiz investigates some famous, and infamous, major land purchases. Some are well known, others a little more obscure. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, Aug 26 13
Average
MikeMaster99 gold member
1408 plays
26.
  Napoleon's Geography Lesson great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Bonjour! I am the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Come with me and see my world!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jun 15 14
Average
ponycargirl editor
1008 plays
27.
  Navigating The Nile! great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
I have always hoped to one day take a river cruise down the Nile, but for now it must be a virtual one. See if you can identify the ancient cities that either were incorporated into modern ones or continued to exist on their own to the present day.
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Oct 26 20
Recommended for grades: 12
Average
ponycargirl editor
Oct 26 20
217 plays
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  Explorers' Places top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
If it wasn't for explorers there would be far less Geography! See if you can identify the places associated with these intrepid adventurers. This is a team quiz from the Geographers team.
Average, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Nov 14 20
Average
davejacobs
Nov 14 20
298 plays
29.
  In My Own Little Corner great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Many people find islands to be their own little corner of the world. Here are a few questions about these little corners of the world that were home to unwilling inhabitants who were banished, exiled, or castaway upon them.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jul 28 22
Average
dcpddc478
Jul 28 22
1307 plays
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  Yes! It Has Shrunk great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Various nations used to be far larger in the past than they are now. Can you guess which nation has indeed, shrunk? I will not be including colonial empires or overseas territories.
Average, 10 Qns, rustic_les, Oct 12 12
Average
rustic_les gold member
2053 plays
31.
  Rule, Britannia: Remnants of an Empire - 15 questions - 5 mins
Once many places were part of the British Empire, but many gained independence. Match these fifteen places which still have a connection with the United Kingdom with the brief description.
Average, 15 Qns, bernie73, Jul 28 22
Average
bernie73 gold member
Jul 28 22
340 plays
32.
  Following the Blood in the Mediterranean top quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
'The Blood of Olympus' by Rick Riordan follows Greek and Roman demi-gods on their quest around the Med. Can you work out which modern-day places they visited?
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Dec 02 14
Average
suomy
489 plays
33.
  Forgotten Countries #2 - 10 questions - 6 mins
Throughout history, many countries have existed that fell on their own, were taken over by others, or evolved into the countries we know today. This quiz celebrates those forgotten countries.
Tough, 10 Qns, illiniman14, Mar 24 10
Tough
illiniman14 gold member
1669 plays
34.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins VIII best quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Feb 09 11
Very Difficult
knightmyst
2223 plays
35.
  But Where Did It Happen? ( 2 ) popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
You should know where they happened ... but do you?
Average, 10 Qns, e_lu85, Mar 04 11
Average
e_lu85
5710 plays
36.
  See You On The Other Side popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Which side of Turkey was the best place for ancient settlement - the European side or the Asian side?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Sep 25 16
Average
ponycargirl editor
Sep 25 16
571 plays
37.
  The Past Is a Foreign Country great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
The U.S. has had many changes over the years. These geography-themed questions relate to its past.
Average, 10 Qns, littlepup, Feb 03 15
Average
littlepup
773 plays
38.
  Meet My New Friend popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Since I graduated high school in 1983, many new countries have sprung up all over the world. Can you tell where my new friends are from when you meet them? All are from countries that gained independence between 1983 and 2000.
Average, 10 Qns, andymuenz, Jun 18 15
Average
andymuenz gold member
550 plays
39.
  A Territorial Quiz popular trivia quiz - 15 questions - 7 mins
This quiz is extremely territorial! Be careful not to get in its way! Unless...you can answer its questions correctly. Give it a try! It won't bite...too hard. ;)
Tough, 15 Qns, biohazard930, Aug 26 13
Tough
biohazard930
3522 plays
40.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins II popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Average, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Aug 07 17
Average
knightmyst
Aug 07 17
985 plays
41.
  Countries Founded: 1990s to 2010s - 10 questions - 3 mins
Over 20 countries were created after the USSR and Yugoslavia were dissolved in the early 1990s. Others later broke away in other places due to political differences and racial issues.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Jul 21 19
Average
sw11 gold member
Jul 21 19
383 plays
42.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins VI popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Mar 30 20
Tough
knightmyst
Mar 30 20
726 plays
43.
  The Silk Road: 7000 Miles of History popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 7 mins
The title of this quiz is similar to that of a wonderful children's book by John S. Major, but the Silk Road was not for kids! How much do you know about the geography and history of trade between China and the West?
Difficult, 10 Qns, LilahDeDah, Jan 19 21
Difficult
LilahDeDah
Jan 19 21
2102 plays
44.
  New Holland - 10 questions - 4 mins
Many European countries vied with each other to explore the world, establish colonies, and lay claim to rich resources. Not all places named 'New Holland' had to do with Dutch colonialism, however.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Jan 09 15
Average
reedy gold member
542 plays
45.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins I popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Mar 11 10
Tough
knightmyst
1088 plays
46.
  Geographical History of Israel's Cities - 10 questions - 6 mins
This quiz covers the Geography, History, and Historical Geography (or is it Geographical History?) of some of the major cities of Israel.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Headrock, Apr 11 09
Difficult
Headrock
843 plays
47.
  Colonies and Territories - 20 questions - 7 mins
Do you know which country claimed each colony or territory or what the capital of that colony is or its history? If you do, this is the quiz for you.
Difficult, 20 Qns, AtillatheFun, Jun 08 22
Difficult
AtillatheFun
Jun 08 22
3842 plays
48.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins III popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Mar 16 10
Tough
knightmyst
680 plays
49.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins IV popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Tough, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Sep 03 13
Tough
knightmyst
622 plays
50.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins VII great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Although they may now be destroyed, their legacies still live on.
Difficult, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Oct 21 10
Difficult
knightmyst
1280 plays
51.
  That Island With All The Big Heads On It - 10 questions - 6 mins
Rapa Nui,or Easter Island as it is now more commonly known as, has remained an enigma for many people over the last 300 or so years. This quiz will answer some of the questions you may have about it and confirm some of the facts you already know.
Difficult, 10 Qns, damnsuicidalroos, Mar 15 14
Difficult
damnsuicidalroos
1920 plays
52.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins IX - 10 questions - 5 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Although they may now be destroyed, their legacies still live on.
Difficult, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Mar 28 11
Difficult
knightmyst
497 plays
53.
  Geography of Ancient Egypt - 10 questions - 5 mins
Egypt is a very different country today than it was in the past. How much do you know about this country's ancient geography?
Tough, 10 Qns, CraniumMaximus, Jan 28 23
Tough
CraniumMaximus
Jan 28 23
432 plays
54.
  British Tribes the Romans Found - 10 questions - 5 mins
When the Romans under Claudius invaded in 43 A.D., they found several rival tribes occupying various areas of Southern England. Do you know where they were? If I name the tribal areas, can you place a modern city or town within that area?
Tough, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Jan 26 19
Tough
davejacobs
Jan 26 19
127 plays
55.
  Etymology of the Old Names of Asian Countries - 10 questions - 4 mins
Match the meaning of the names of some historical regions in Asia.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Jul 24 20
Average
sw11 gold member
Jul 24 20
136 plays
56.
  Cities and Sites of Ancient Egypt - 10 questions - 6 mins
Egypt is one of the most amazing places to visit historical sites. Join me as I explore a few of them.
Tough, 10 Qns, theskink, Aug 15 10
Tough
theskink
517 plays
57.
  Former Independent Countries - 25 questions - 5 mins
I want the name of a country that once, at least formally, was independent, or had a semi-independent or 'free state' status, but is now part of one or more other countries. I will give you the period of independence and the continent.
Tough, 25 Qns, author, Aug 02 20
Tough
author
Aug 02 20
1370 plays
58.
  Declarations of Independence - 10 questions - 5 mins
In this quiz I give you four countries and you have to decide which one declared independence first. Countries, whose independence wasn't recognised at first, count.
Tough, 10 Qns, quel_tipo, Nov 26 22
Tough
quel_tipo
Nov 26 22
921 plays
59.
  Historic and Ancient Ruins V - 10 questions - 6 mins
Ruins from different countries and cultures all over the world tell fascinating stories of their distant pasts. Though now they may be destroyed, their legacies still live on and on...
Difficult, 10 Qns, knightmyst, Oct 07 14
Difficult
knightmyst
620 plays
60.
  Went to a Garden Party - 10 questions - 5 mins
Many people enjoy the beauty and fragrances of expansive flower gardens. However, the term "garden" can reference many different descriptions in our world's geography, not just plant life. Please enjoy this quiz about a number of the world's gardens.
Average, 10 Qns, Toneman52, Sep 30 12
Average
Toneman52
570 plays
61.
  No Longer Capitals 5 - 25 questions - 7 mins
This is my fifth former capitals quiz. This time I name the former capital, you name the country.
Very Difficult, 25 Qns, author, Feb 18 15
Very Difficult
author
2561 plays
62.
  Short-lived 20th Century States - 20 questions - 5 mins
In this quiz I will give you the name of the capital of a no longer existing state and the time of its existence. You give me the name of the state (which often was not acknowledged by anyone).
Tough, 20 Qns, author, Mar 24 11
Tough
author
853 plays
63.
  Who Ruled What - 10 questions - 6 mins
I'll give you the name of a place, and you tell me what nation or empire ruled it at the time stated.
Difficult, 10 Qns, caimenking, Feb 07 23
Difficult
caimenking
Feb 07 23
1801 plays
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