People With Comminalities Trivia and Quizzes

1.

  Noted People    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about noted people. That is, people appearing on banknotes of several countries.

Easier, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Jul 03 23

Easier
gentlegiant17
Jul 03 23
660 plays

2.

  Just Leave it to the Kids    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is an adult world and kids rarely have a say - but that shouldn't discourage anyone who isn't yet of age. Have a look at these eleven examples of young people who've made a positive impact on this world before they turned 20.

Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Jul 27 22

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

Average
WesleyCrusher
Jul 27 22
1923 plays

3.

  Their End Is Nigh    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

When you've reached the age of 100, you've got to admit that your best years are probably behind you. Here's a quiz about some distinguished people who made it to that significant milestone.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jun 01 23

Average
stedman
Jun 01 23
1198 plays

4.

  Please Don't Eat Me    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz covers a range of people who have had foods named for them. The clues will include pictorial hints, and you will, in most cases, need these as well as the words.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 04 23

Average
rossian
Mar 04 23
1533 plays

5.

  To the Joy and Through the Tears    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Human life is a chequered affair made up of good times and bad times. Of course, it's all relative and there is a good deal of luck involved. This quiz looks at the lives of some people who made it through the bad times to enjoy the good times.

Average, 10 Qns, mazza47, Apr 08 22

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

Average
mazza47
Apr 08 22
553 plays

6.

  A Challenge for Children    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

These are amazing feats at any age. What makes them even more incredible is the young age at which these were achieved. Match the achiever to the achievement.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 01 20

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
zorba_scank
Aug 01 20
923 plays

7.

  A Short Story    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Although short of stature, these men are remembered for their tall accomplishments, for good or ill. Match the famous or infamous figure under 5'5" (165cm) with his description. N.B. At 5'6", Napoleon is too tall for this quiz!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, gracious1, Jun 14 20

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
gracious1
Jun 14 20
831 plays

8.

  Left on the Shelf    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Women Who Did Not Marry

Ladies often stay unwed, Perhaps unasked, perhaps they choose- But never, never, be it said To live unpartnered is to lose! These ladies' spheres were not the same. How many of them can you name?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, balaton, Dec 12 22

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
balaton
Dec 12 22
1390 plays

9.

  "There Is No Remedy For Love...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

... but to love more." Or so opined Thoreau. See if you can identify the pair of historical lovers with their descriptions.

Easier, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, May 26 22

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

Easier
VegemiteKid
May 26 22
492 plays

10.

  They Broke The Rules    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some rules are meant to be broken. History is full of rule-breakers. How many can you identify?

Average, 10 Qns, nmerr, Feb 21 23

Average
nmerr
Feb 21 23
326 plays

11.

  Kim, Park and Lee    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This quiz is about people with the names Kim, Park and Lee, sure enough. Simply match the correct person to the words that correspond to them.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, cardsfan_027, Jul 05 22

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
cardsfan_027
Jul 05 22
441 plays

12.

  Celebrated Souses    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you identify these famous personalities who liked to imbibe?

Easier, 10 Qns, alexicon, May 27 14

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

Easier
alexicon
5810 plays

13.

  A Ridiculously Long Title    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

You might know these ten people by their casual titles, but did you know their full titles are ridiculously long? Can you match the person to their full title?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Dec 22 17

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
Joepetz
Dec 22 17
887 plays

14.

  The Living Years    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Each of these famous folks was born and died within one of the ten centuries listed. Can you match these people of the second millennium with the century in which they spent their living years?

Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Jan 21 17

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

Average
PDAZ
1262 plays

15.

  People with Biblical Names    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These are not just biblical names, but names which have their own chapters in the Bible! Determine the linkages between the religious figures and characters from a more contemporary setting but with the same biblical name.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 07 21

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

Average
1nn1
Aug 07 21
399 plays

16.

  Famous Fighters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of the most notable figures in history knew how to handle themselves in a tussle! Can you identify these fine combatants who are better known for other things?

Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, May 06 16

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

Average
stuthehistoryguy
2872 plays

17.

  Commonly Bonded    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Who are we? You might not think it's true, we all have something in common. Can you guess it?

Easier, 15 Qns, ladyhenry, Jan 26 13

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

Easier
ladyhenry
2764 plays

18.

  Just a Coincidence    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

It's no coincidence that the people in the quiz are linked by some form of the word "down." Move the correct answers to the proper statement, and you'll score big.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, goatlockerjoe, May 26 17

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
goatlockerjoe
May 26 17
812 plays

19.

  Are they a King or are they a Queen?    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

Can you identify the true King or Queen from the clue that is given. The questions are from a variety of fields including, royalty, entertainment, sport, TV and personalities etc.

Very Easy, 15 Qns, zambesi, Sep 20 17

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
zambesi
Sep 20 17
1066 plays

20.

  Famous Men born in the month of December    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you identify these famous men born in the month of December?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 12 19

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
zambesi
Dec 12 19
873 plays

21.

  Missing But Not Forgotten    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz includes people who have gone missing, from those presumed fallen in battle to those who simply disappeared. Some of the disappearances have happy endings; others remain mysteries.

Easier, 10 Qns, pitegny, Apr 11 19

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Easier
pitegny
Apr 11 19
718 plays

22.

  They Loved Not Wisely, But Too Well    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The folks in this particular quiz may be from the East or the West, from the distant or recent past, sympathetic or frightening but all have one thing in common: a preoccupation with love.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, hpreed62, Oct 17 16

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
hpreed62
770 plays

23.

  Common Bond: How Are We Connected?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the people in this quiz are connected by something. Although they are separated by time and location they all have something in common. Do you know what it is?

Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Aug 22 22

Average
dcpddc478
Aug 22 22
3028 plays

24.

  Napoleon's Contemporaries    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Napoleon Bonaparte has exerted much influence on French and world history. Here are some of the contemporaries of Napoleon. What do you know about them?

Easier, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Mar 07 20

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

Easier
JanIQ
Mar 07 20
312 plays

25.

  Are they Black or are they White?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you identify the following as to whether their names are Black or White.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Jan 24 17

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
zambesi
1147 plays

26.

  Jewish Celebrities    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Jewish people have often been quite involved with the surrounding cultures and have produced many famous people in different fields. Which ones do you recognize?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, grisham, Nov 01 15

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
grisham
853 plays

27.

  Are they Royalty    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Are they a Duke, Earl, Count, Knight or Prince? Can you match the names of these individuals with the clue that is given.

Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 30 17

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Easier
zambesi
Dec 30 17
614 plays

28.

  Isn't He Dead by Now?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz takes a look at ten men who survived the seeming impossible.

Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Jun 28 21

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

Average
skylarb
Jun 28 21
371 plays

29.

  Great Depression    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Depression is a widespread problem that can afflict the great and the humble alike. This quiz concerns a selection of famous people who have battled with depression or similar forms of mental illness.

Average, 10 Qns, agentofchaos, Jan 08 20

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

Average
agentofchaos
Jan 08 20
341 plays

30.

  Names ending in - HAM    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

From the clue that is given can you match these people that have either a christian name or a surname that ends in HAM.

Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 16 17

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Easier
zambesi
Dec 16 17
868 plays

31.

  It's Not Dennis Day    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We've had a lot of fun with Doris Day's name, how about some with her brother Dennis! (Now, don't write me, I know they're not related.)

Easier, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Aug 07 17

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

Easier
shvdotr
Aug 07 17
536 plays

32.

  Mixture of Kings and Queens    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

This quiz is a little different from my previous quiz based on the same subject. This is a matching hotchpotch quiz from side to side identifying the King or the Queen. Have FUN!

Very Easy, 15 Qns, zambesi, Sep 30 17

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Very Easy
zambesi
Sep 30 17
861 plays

33.

  Three of These People Belong Together    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Three of these people belong together. Three of these people are kind of the same. Can you guess which one just doesn't belong here? With the sounds of the Sesame Street song ringing in your ears, your task is to identify the odd one out in each question

Average, 10 Qns, lorance79, Oct 14 10

Average
lorance79
2175 plays

34.

  Who's Who At The National Archaeological Museum    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

On a recent trip to Naples, I was delighted to be able to spend a morning at the National Archaeological Museum there. Imagine my excitement to see the likenesses of individuals that I had only seen pictures of before.

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Aug 25 18

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

Average
ponycargirl
Aug 25 18
388 plays

35.

  I Took the Wrong Left    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The people in this quiz all disappeared, some for longer than others! See how many you can identify.

Easier, 10 Qns, austinnene, Jul 21 14

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

Easier
austinnene
719 plays

36.

  The Ampersand Connection    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Correctly match these people who are forever linked by an ampersand (&).

Easier, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 07 16

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

Easier
nyirene330
559 plays

37.

  Mother Died Today    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is a fanciful look at famous people who may (or may not) have been pushed to actions because their mother died.

Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Jun 05 16

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

Easier
CmdrK
743 plays

38.

  Double Down for Double Fun    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever meet your double? Rumor has it that everyone has a doppelganger somewhere in the world. Here we'll explore some famous cases of body doubles, impersonators and lookalikes, some confirmed and some perhaps the stuff of legends.

Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Nov 10 10

Average
PDAZ
1784 plays

39.

  Eeeek....It's Red-Headed Freckle Monsters!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

They may not be, or have been, monsters, but all the people in this quiz are renowned for their red hair. How many of them can you recognise from my descriptions?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Dec 24 12

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

Average
rossian
952 plays

40.

  A Wing and a Prayer    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The term 'a wing and a prayer' is thought to have first been used in relation to World War II pilots making it safely back from bombing raids. It is now used to refer to any success that defies all the odds. This quiz deals with ten such success stories.

Easier, 10 Qns, mazza47, Jun 29 18

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

Easier
mazza47
Jun 29 18
527 plays

41.

  Food for Today    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I planned my meals for yesterday around the people who share their names with various food and drink items. Care to join me in a little cannibalism?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 04 14

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

Average
rossian
701 plays

42.

  He, Too, Was A Jew !    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some well known Jewish men who have contributed greatly to the world. Choose the name that fits the description. Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Jun 15 13

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

Average
alexis722
622 plays

43.

  Against My Religion    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about people who have been persecuted because of their beliefs.

Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Mar 17 21

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

Average
ramonesrule
Mar 17 21
335 plays

44.

  Is It On The Left Or On The Right?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many real and fictional characters have a familiar trait that is either on the left or on the right. How many of these can you identify?

Easier, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Apr 11 16

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

Easier
lowtechmaster
729 plays

45.

  Gender Bender    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I noticed there were no quizzes about sexual identity, so I decided to make one.

Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Feb 08 15

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

Average
nyirene330
455 plays

46.

  Ten People Fade to Black    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is a quiz about ten people all of whom have a connection to either the name "Black" or the color "Black." I hope you enjoy.

Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Jul 14 16

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

Average
bernie73
1704 plays

47.

  Born On The Wrong Side Of The Blanket    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Being 'born on the wrong side of the blanket' was to be born illegitimate. Here are a few figures from history who were 'born on the wrong side of the blanket' but it didn't stop them from achieving great things.

Average, 10 Qns, cazza2902, Oct 17 19

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

Average
cazza2902
Oct 17 19
392 plays

48.

  Alma Matters    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Your goal is to match these ten people to the schools of higher education that they attended and graduated. Connect the right people to their alma maters.

Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 11 18

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

Average
kyleisalive
Jul 11 18
195 plays

49.

  Who am I? Kenneth, Ken or Kenny    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Kenneth comes from Gaelic meaning "handsome or born of fire". Can you identify the correct Kenneth, Ken or Kenny from the clue?

Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Jun 12 20

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

Easier
zambesi
Jun 12 20
494 plays

50.

  Law of the Jungle    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Jude Law could fit this quiz title if he lived in a jungle. Get your safari duds on and visit these different jungles. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Apr 13 14

Average
alexis722
447 plays

51.

  10 Words or less on Lengthiness    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Every person in this quiz is (or was) 6'4" (193cm) tall. I would call that 'lengthy', wouldn't you? I will try to keep my questions to 10 words, but will probably fail miserably in that quest.

Average, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Jun 30 13

Average
ozzz2002
803 plays

52.

  Downside Up    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The downside is that these people are dead, the upside is that they're still making millions. "Forbes Magazine" publishes a list of top earning dead celebrities each year; lets take a look at the top ten on the list for 2016.

Average, 10 Qns, slfcpd, Jul 30 17

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

Average
slfcpd
Jul 30 17
420 plays

53.

  Who am I? Neil, Neal, Neill, Niall, or Neale    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you identify these variants of the name Neil, being either Neal, Neill, Niall or Neale?

Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Jun 30 20

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Easier
zambesi
Jun 30 20
443 plays

54.

  Not Today Your Majesty    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz about some of the many people who have refused honours from the reigning monarch.

Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Nov 23 18

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

Average
480154st
Nov 23 18
265 plays

55.

  The Thorn    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This follows on from my quiz "The Rose", but this time I need you to guess the name of these famous men who have a rose cultivar named after them.

Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jun 20 12

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

Average
Plodd
418 plays

56.

  Family Feuds    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

For centuries there have been family feuds. either within the same family or against another family. Can you match the family feud from the clue?

Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Feb 28 20

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

Average
zambesi
Feb 28 20
374 plays

57.

  Just Say No    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When they were to be honored with an award, many people "just said no." Some winners were forced to decline. Others who accepted awards later returned them. How many of these persons can you identify?

Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Jun 20 16

Average
lowtechmaster
612 plays

58.

  Among the Living    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many famous people live to be octogenarians or older. Can you identify these who were still "among the living" on November 1, 2015?

Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Feb 06 22

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

Average
lowtechmaster
Feb 06 22
1226 plays

59.

  The Key to Success is Patience    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We live in a society that generally encourages a desire for instant gratification and defines achievement by first impressions. However, sometimes good things do come to those who wait. Here is a quiz about people who achieved success later in life.

Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Jan 30 14

Average
adam36
634 plays

60.

  Queer as... Famous Folk    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgendered and queer people have had an influence on their worlds, small or big. Let's see if you can identify them. Note: many would not have identified as GBLTQ by today's definitions but I have still included them.

Average, 10 Qns, amidabutsu, Apr 20 13

Average
amidabutsu
618 plays

61.

  More Searching, Still Without Success    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are a few more mysterious disappearances and missing persons, famous and otherwise.

Average, 10 Qns, wilbill, Sep 05 14

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

Average
wilbill
444 plays

62.

  Early Bird    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'm sure that you know who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird" and who designed St. Paul's Cathedral, but can you be the "early bird" and identify these other not-so-well-known people associated with birds fastest?

Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jul 29 13

Average
shvdotr
689 plays

63.

  Old Soldiers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Whatever happened to famous warriors after their glory days?

Average, 10 Qns, wjames, Apr 19 14

Average
wjames
635 plays

64.

  More Transgender Pioneers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

My second quiz about some extraordinary transgender people and their contributions to a number of fields.

Average, 10 Qns, candy-pop, Jul 21 16

Average
candy-pop
169 plays

65.

  Coffeeholics Anonymous    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I have found out that I am not the only coffeeholic in this world. Here are some questions about some other famous coffee aficionados from around the world and throughout history.

Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Mar 02 12

Average
dcpddc478
512 plays

66.

  Contemporaries    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz focuses on the relationships between famous people. Which people shared a birthday (or death date)? Who were friends? How did famous contemporaries influence each other and their world?

Average, 10 Qns, chicagojanet, Jan 15 16

Average
chicagojanet
395 plays

67.

  They did the Right using Left    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about famous left-handers. You are asked to identify them from the short description given. Good luck and have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, DeepHistory, Dec 23 13

Average
DeepHistory
863 plays

68.

  Do You Write Right... ?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Or do you write left? Some of us write both! In this quiz we'll learn a little about being a lefty, and we'll meet a few southpaws. Info valid as of 2016.

Average, 10 Qns, H53, Jun 19 16

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

Average
H53
364 plays

69.

  Men and Women of Iron    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The common thread in this question is made of iron. See if you can answer all of these questions correctly regarding men and women associated with iron.

Average, 10 Qns, terpfan1980, Sep 09 17

Average
terpfan1980
Sep 09 17
380 plays

70.

  Party of Four    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is a collection of foursomes, with one name missing. You may first need to figure out what links them. Can you fill in the missing name?

Average, 10 Qns, Marshame, Jun 05 12

Average
Marshame
834 plays

71.

  You Ain't No Halifax Girl    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are a number of places called "Halifax" around the world. This quiz is about some of the notable men that either hail from or are associated with those places.

Average, 10 Qns, suzidunc, Jul 09 15

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

Average
suzidunc
180 plays

72.

  Our famous 'Namesakes'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are quite a few famous "namesakes" of our real life names out there! So why not do a quiz on some of them? This quiz has been inspired by that thought. Hopefully this is just the first part...

Average, 10 Qns, srini701, Mar 20 10

Average
srini701
783 plays

73.

  Blokus Pocus    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz focuses on men with seemingly supernatural powers - magicians, wizards, illusionists, mentalists, and anyone for whom a hat is always the most convenient place to hide a rabbit.

Average, 10 Qns, gargleblaster, Jul 27 10

Average
gargleblaster
369 plays

74.

  People Who Buck The Odds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about those brave souls who have bucked the odds in one way or another.

Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Jun 21 13

Average
robert362
1568 plays