Best of UK Comedy
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew visited the U.K. on their Global Tour. smpdit treated them to a symposium on the best of UK comedy. Pay attention: There WILL be questions! Average, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Feb 27 23
Category:
UK Comedy
There are claims that William Shakespeare invented over 1,000 words, though the chances are that some of them may have simply been attributed new meanings. This quiz examines some of those.
Easier, 10 Qns, cardsfan_027,
Feb 05 23
Category:
Vocabulary
This quiz focuses on people suspected of or convicted of crimes against the United States, rats against the country. Some were subsequently pardoned; some were punished for their crimes.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc,
Feb 02 23
Category:
U.S.A. People
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Each of the four Gospels describes the events of Jesus' resurrection differently. See if you can put each unique event in the proper Gospel. The NIV version is used for this quiz. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, BigTriviaDawg,
Jan 25 23
Category:
Gospel Mixture
The British automobile industry has contributed greatly to the development of cars and motoring from the very earliest days of the fledgling business. This quiz explores some of the iconic brands and key people involved.
Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99,
Jan 22 23
Category:
UK Cars
2020s PC Hardware for Experts and Geeks
Proud owners of a new gaming computer or workstation might gloat and brag about its specs - numbers that indicate just how powerful (and expensive) their new hardware is. To the uninitiated, they however sound like random numbers. Let's shed some light! Tough, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher,
Jan 03 23
Category:
Hardware
In late December or early January, Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. But the births of several other persons in the Bible are worthy of note. Here are ten questions about them.
Average, 10 Qns, Ampelos,
Dec 31 22
Category:
Bible People
French Appellations
France is famous for wine production, with varied "terroir" or land characteristics that influence the flavors of the wine from that region. Do you know where these famous appellations are within France? Choose the correct area from the map provided. Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc,
Dec 19 22
Category:
Wines
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew are travelling around Europe. Help us locate the hidden capital cities.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Dec 16 22
Category:
Geography Hidden Words
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The life and times of Sidney Poitier
Phoenix Rising presents.... (fanfare!)....Sidney Poitier! This quiz looks at some of the highlights of his fabled movie career as well as his life outside Hollywood. Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99,
Dec 15 22
Category:
Celebrities M-P
Dresden, the Jewel Box of Germany, was essentially destroyed by an Allied bombing campaign during World War II. Fortunately, the city has been largely rebuilt and restored to its former glory. Average, 15 Qns, JCSon,
May 02 24
Category:
Germany
Distributed down the columns of the periodic table are a diverse collection of elements discovered in Deutschland. Ten are listed below, you just need to determine whereabouts on the table they can be detected - in its 'd-block' (groups 3-12) or not.
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81,
Dec 14 22
Category:
Periodic Table
French culture has permeated the western world with literature, movies and music, sometimes as an English translation, sometimes in its native language.
Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger,
Dec 13 22
Category:
Entertainment by Themes
See if you can locate 15 European UNESCO World Heritage sites. Any one of these sites would be an incredible adventure. I see a bucket list forming... Enjoy! Average, 15 Qns, BigTriviaDawg,
Dec 13 22
Category:
Mixed Sites in Europe
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew members hail from various countries across the globe, so it's only natural that we have eclectic tastes in music. While these songs appear to have no theme, as you work your way through the quiz you might see a pattern emerge.
Easier, 15 Qns, leith90,
Dec 12 22
Category:
Match Artist and Song
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Azerbaijan sits at the crossroads of two continents wedged in between the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea. Baku is its vibrant capital, a prosperous world city with more than its share of cultural and historical beauty. Let's explore. Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Dec 06 22
Category:
Azerbaijan
It was a sad day on 14 October 2022 when Robbie Coltrane passed away aged 72. This quiz commemorates his life and his contribution to the arts from this larger than life character
, gentle and kind soul.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Nov 30 22
Category:
Celebrities C-D
Italy has a diverse range of decadent desserts and pastries to finish your meal. Enjoy this taster plate of sweet treats. Average, 10 Qns, leith90,
Nov 24 22
Category:
Italian Foods
Kilted Kangas are celebrating their ten years of existence and have done a great quiz for you to enjoy and party with us.
Average, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat,
Dec 17 22
Category:
10
No, no! Not a quiz about Prince songs, but fashion. Weddings are chock full of fashion, tradition, superstitions, and beauty! We hope you enjoy our quiz. Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger,
Nov 22 22
Category:
Marriage & Weddings
Many TV shows feature a character who is an Italian-American. Can you match the character with the correct TV show?
Easier, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Nov 18 22
Category:
Things in Common
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Ten words related to Italy are hidden in these sentences! The answers may hide in more than one word, and may have punctuation in between, but the letters will always be next to each other without words in between. Good luck finding hidden Italy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pusdoc,
Nov 17 22
Category:
Hidden Words for Kids
Women's football took to the centre stage of the world's sporting arena in July 2022 when the 13th edition of the UEFA European Women's Championship took place. This quiz takes you through what happened...
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81,
Nov 16 22
Category:
Women's Soccer
A little side trip around the less well-known parts of Italy.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Nov 20 22
Category:
Mixed Italy
When people think of the food of Ancient Rome, they imagine decadent banquets and unusual foodstuffs. However, this quiz will show that what Romans ate was often not that different from what we eat nowadays.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym,
Apr 07 23
Category:
History of Food
The books that were adapted into opera classics are not widely read now. Knowing the story portrayed in an opera enhances the experience - here are ten books published since 1970 that have been the basis for new operas. Bet you've read at least one!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc,
Nov 15 22
Category:
Contemporary Literature and Fiction
Join the Phoenix Rising Orange crew as we learn about a mixed-up group of people. We'll give you their first name; you need to match them with the correct surname and description. Easier, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid,
Nov 11 22
Category:
People Grab Bag
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Your school class is lucky enough to get to go to Rome, Italy for a field trip. Here are ten important Italian words and phrases you learned at the stazione ferroviaria. Buona fortuna!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, BigTriviaDawg,
Nov 14 22
Category:
Languages for Kids
Your task is to pick the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank in the sentence. Easy enough? But as you work your way through the questions you might see a pattern. See if you can find the common bond.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Nov 06 22
Category:
Something in Common
What could be challenging about naming ten major cities in Italy? Well, if the questions are phrased cryptically, that might be one way! The quiz uses common cryptic crossword key words and clue types. Explanations of the answers are also provided. Easier, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99,
Jul 25 24
Category:
Cryptics
The US TV show "This Is Your Life" started in 1957. Fourteen other countries followed suit. In the show, a surprised guest is given a life-retrospective, meeting people from their past. This may well be the first such 'show' with an animated person.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Dec 12 22
Category:
Mario Games
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew has so much fun together we chartered a ship for a private cruise around the Mediterranean. We sampled local foods and learned that many countries produce fine liqueurs too. Thirsty for knowledge, we've studied them as well!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc,
Nov 01 22
Category:
Wines, Beers and Spirits
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew is touring the Mediterranean. We have gathered some of our favorite dishes. You are welcome to join us for a little tasty treat!
Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger,
Oct 30 22
Category:
International Cuisine
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Phoenix Rising's Red Crew invite you to see how many Mediterranean ports you can place correctly.
Easier, 15 Qns, smpdit,
Aug 01 23
Category:
Mediterranean Sea
Few natural landscapes are so intensely evocative as that of the Mediterranean basin, whose unique flora is intimately connected to the cultures that have developed on those shores throughout history. Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym,
Oct 28 22
Category:
Regional Botany
Ports are renowned for being safe harbors but this quiz looks at history through the lens of when this axiom proved to be untrue. Join us as we dive into the seas and search for sunken history.
Average, 10 Qns, tazman6619,
Oct 28 22
Category:
Specific Topic Mixes
Africa is home to some amazing birds and animals. How much do you know about these incredible creatures from the land, sometimes called the "Dark Continent"?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19,
Oct 26 22
Category:
Where They Live
The Mediterranean, arguably the sea enclosed by the cradle of civilisation, is comprised of several smaller seas. Join us on our circumnavigation of the twelve seas as we weave between islands exploring the lesser-known parts of this mighty sea.
Easier, 12 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 26 22
Category:
Mediterranean Sea
The cruise industry has long been seen as an environmental disaster with a huge carbon footprint. But cruise lines are reforming their operations and are now leading the way with some innovative and sustainable technology and practices.
Average, 10 Qns, leith90,
Oct 26 22
Category:
Maritime
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The Mediterranean basin is often associated with the Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This quiz, however, is dedicated to some of the unique religions that flourished in the area in the centuries before the advent of those three. Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym,
Oct 24 22
Category:
Ancient History
Ian Fleming has created some wonderful villains for James Bond to battle but, usually the toughest fight comes against the enemy's henchmen who seem to slip us by. Perhaps it's because they usually die. Try to identify these second-string minions.
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81,
Oct 24 22
Category:
Fleming, Ian
Whether you like Tom Cruise or not, nearly every one of his movies has great music. Here are ten great songs bookended by the two "Top Gun" movies and everything in-between.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Oct 21 22
Category:
Music from TV and Movies
Phoenix Rising's Red Crew are doing another spot of bird-watching, this time in Europe. And once again, we found some very odd names for some of the birds. Can you tell which birds we spotted? Average, 10 Qns, leith90,
Oct 20 22
Category:
Europe (other than UK)
Israeli and Arabic foods have been deeply influenced by neighboring Mediterranean cultures and the diaspora. Religious dietary laws - halal for Islam, kashrut for Judaism - determine what is permitted (halal vs. kosher). Which is which?
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc,
Oct 18 22
Category:
Middle Eastern Food
Dumas wrote many books. Some are more known than others. How many have you heard about?
Average, 10 Qns, VBookWorm,
Apr 27 23
Category:
Dumas, Alexandre
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On Phoenix Rising's whirlwind tour of Africa on its Global Tour Red Crew visited over 20 counties but still had time to sample the cuisine of another ten African countries
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Oct 09 22
Category:
Food Around the World for Experts
Queen Elizabeth II did not work alone. She had the support of special officers throughout her reign, royalty, nobility and military people who all had a role from her coronation to her funeral.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit,
Oct 09 22
Category:
Elizabeth II
The Phoenix Rising's Red Crew had a stop in Africa during our Global Tour. We could not leave this continent without mentioning the plants and trees we saw on our journey.
Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger,
Mar 01 25
Category:
Regional Botany
...lies the origin of the words featured in this quiz - some quite common, others more specialized. You are all invited to a vocabulary safari!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym,
Jan 08 25
Category:
Borrowed Words and Phrases
Join the Orange Crew from Phoenix Rising as we travel around landlocked regions of Africa, visiting significant landmarks both built and natural.
Average, 16 Qns, VegemiteKid,
Oct 09 22
Category:
Mixed Sites in Africa
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