History of Science Trivia Quizzes

The History of Man is essentially man's need to fight infection. This quiz looks at some of the infections through the ages that threaten the very existence of man.

Obviously no short quiz can begin to address every aspect of science, but I hope you will find this one interesting and informative. It has been written as part of the Amazing Trivia Race 2.

If you think science started in the times of Einstein, Newton, or Leonardo, think again! Those were some important eras, but the history of science includes other developments that were just as key in bringing harmony and order out of chaos.

"This is not what I expected", is the gist of what many scientists may have said or thought when they made the following discoveries. What do you know about these discoveries by serendipity?

This quiz looks at 'firsts', events that had never happened before; a look at world changing events and some of the individuals involved in them.

Sometimes, scientific progress comes in stages, each experiment building on the last. Sometimes, though, the results of a single experiment say enough to change the way we look at the world. Test your knowledge of ten eloquent experiments.

The ancient Greeks saw the universe as a cosmos, which consisted of both the heavens and earth. They pondered the underlying structure of the cosmos to find universal truth, and explain natural phenomena.

The history of science is full of situations where those who thought that they knew all the answers were quite wrong.

We live in a technical world. Let's take a look at some of the tools that have been instrumental in providing outcomes to build our modern world. We stand on the shoulders of giants.

A small insight into the bedside manner of the Bug Doctors. Take an intriguing look at the part insects have played in the world of medicine.

Is Fritz Haber's method for producing ammonia the most important scientific development of the 20th century? Knowledge of a little history and chemistry will insure that you score well as you consider the case made by the prestigious journal "Nature".

Prosthetics have changed dramatically over the centuries from crude wooden limbs to computerized "smart" limbs. This quiz will test how much you know about their history.

In the 21st century man continues to push the boundaries of science. Here, match the people or institutions with their significant contribution to modern man.

Here it is! The post match analysis of the showdown to decide once and for all whether light is a particle or a wave. Who will be the victor? Play this quiz and be prepared to be taken through the 350 year face-off!

This quiz deals with the history and development of the electronic means of sending messages over very long distances. Have fun.

Although scientific discoveries have revolutionized the world, here are some incorrect theories that have been published over time.

Math, whether it's algebra, geometry or calculus, all had to be 'invented' before we all familiarized ourselves with it. Over the years, this is one branch that has evolved a lot. See what you know of the Babylonian and Greek years of math.

Sit back and relax. Join me as a fascinating history of early dentistry unfolds. A chair-gripping voyage of interesting experiments, practices and techniques. This won't hurt a bit!

Since ancient times, people have tried to understand the universe. This quiz looks at some highlights in the development of cosmology over the centuries.

The 1970s Television Show "The Six Million Dollar Man" was based on the premise that advances in science could repair and improve the injured and infirm. This quiz explores the world of medical miracles up to the early twenty-first century.

Greetings fans of the night sky. Within this quiz we shall observe the very foundations of the astronomical science from the beginning of history to approximately 500 B.C. I wish you luck!

Or "A Brief History of Timepieces", the story of how people have kept track of time over the centuries.

This quiz explores the history of mankind's use of nuclear energy for both military and civilian use.

Forensic science covers many topics and the men and women involved in it are always at the forefront of their discipline.

This is a quiz aimed at the accidental discoveries that have changed the world. Serendipity can be a great friend sometimes.

Continuing from part one, this quiz will explore the history of astronomy as it developed into a genuine science during ancient times. I wish you luck.

Many important scientific discoveries have been made by individuals who were trying to solve other problems. Here are just a few of these accidental discoveries that prove that sometimes, "when you are wrong, you're right".

Cellular phones have become an integral part of modern life. Please take this quiz on the history and technology of mobile phones. Good luck!

Let's look back on the medical theories of humorism, which guided physicians from the Classical era through the mid 1800's.

As the 1960s began, much more remained for particle physicists to investigate. Here we examine a thrilling four decades of discovery, from the quark model of particle physics to a shocking upset in 1998 ...

The concept of Nothing seems commonplace today, but it was not always so. Many cultures struggled with the idea or ignored it entirely. Its eventual acceptance into everyday thought has allowed us to explore the Universe further.

Fire and fuels are often taken for granted in the developed world but this state of affairs is relatively recent. This quiz explores how scientists discovered the true nature of fire and the substances burned to produce it.

Another in a series of quizzes that track the history of the science of astronomy from ancient times to the present. This quiz will continue to focus on the development of astronomy among the ancient Greeks and their temporal counterparts. Good luck!

Once upon a time, only a few elements were known but now we know many more. Explore the discovery of ten of those elements.

A quiz of mixed science history, mainly from the middle ages to the present.

The Bone Wars refers to the competition to find fossils in the 1870s American West between two paleontologists, who unearthed some of the famous dinosaurs we know but bankrupted each other in the process. Watch for hints!

Technological and scientific innovations were introduced in some unexpected places. I tell you you what and when - you provide the where.

For chemistry & history fans, or pure chemists, here is a quiz on the history of chemistry. How well do you know your chemistry past?

Through the story of the birth of brain sciences, familiarize yourself with the brilliance of the ancients and learn a bit about our brain.