Asian History Trivia and Quizzes

Here are some of the most prominent Chinese historical figures. Quiz yourself on who you know.

I love Indian History and the Mughal Dynasty is my favourite. I hope you enjoy my quiz!

Test your knowledge of Lebanon's history and culture.

Nations making up ASEAN cooperate to foster progress and development in the region, but this has not always been the case. This quiz is about some of those times when they didn't act so neighborly, both before and after membership of ASEAN.

Since the Gulf War many more Americans have become interested in this small, Arab country! Find out what you know!

The Mongol Empire was the largest (contiguous) empire ever in history but sadly many people know very little about it. Answer these questions and prove you are not one of those people.

My first quiz is all about a region of the world I've been lucky enough to travel to.

The history of Saudi Arabia (mainly post 1930).

This quiz is a toughy, and it will make you think. Many of you are going to have to use 'eany meany miny moe'

The unofficial country of Kurdistan is still working towards gaining official status. Here is an overview of the history of this proud group of people known as the Kurds.

This quiz is mainly concerned with the early years of expansion, the Umayyads and early Abbasids. If you know your stuff it shouldn't be too hard.

Let's see what you know about the famous Mongol Hordes and their Empire.

I will ask you about some military coups in Asia. I give you the year of the coup and the coup maker. You give me the country.

Since the end of World War II, Asia has transformed itself from a continent largely under colonial rule into a potpouri of very diverse independent countries.

One question each from the modern histories of 15 different countries of the Middle East

I will give you the name of two or more Asian countries and a year in the 20th century. I want the name of an area.This year there either was a clash or dispute about this area, or it was handed over peacefully from one country to another.

This quiz tests your knowledge about the famous trade route that connected China, India, and the Mediterranean world in medieval times.

A worthless piece of desert to some, but important geopolitically nonetheless, here are some history/geography questions about the Sinai.

The Portuguese were the first colonial power to establish a settlement in Bengal. Although short-lived compared to other European settlements there, it had a great influence. Answer these questions about the Portuguese colonial history in Bengal! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

In this quiz, the role of a time traveller is being assumed. There will be sudden changes of time ... It is important to be able to identify time periods/and or events during the journey. Good luck.

In this quiz I will test your knowledge about Muslim dynasties and their conquests and losses.

Timur or Tamerlane was one of Asia's greatest conquerors. Here is a mixed bag of questions about him and his empire (some easy, some hard). Enjoy!

The history and politics of Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China.

A look at the history of this unique ethnic group of South East Asia.

In this quiz I will ask you about countries in Asia that once were independent or semi-independent, but are now part of another state.

None of these states exist anymore as kingdoms. They were all situated in Asia. I give you some information. You give me the kingdom.

Good luck on the Asian history quiz.