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Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, fought a number of battles in Portugal, Spain and Belgium between 1808 and 1815. Can you put them in chronological order? Sieges and actions in which Wellington took little or no part are not included.

Though hardly any are left in today's world, empires have made their mark on the history of humankind. This quiz will touch upon some of the distinguishing features of these political entities.

The "Land Downunder" became a dumping ground for British convicts toward the end of the 18th century which, in turn, heralded the colonization of Australia. This quiz briefly looks at the impact this had on both the country & the convicts sent there.

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in the 4th millennium BC. A holy city claimed for Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Empires come and go, with some lasting a lot longer than others. This quiz will examine ten major events that took place in the history of the Western Roman Empire.

The Great Depression lasted for ten years and had a major impact on many people's lives. To what extent are you aware of this terrible period of history?

This is about protests since the 1970s and the colours associated with them.

All these battles took place on British/English soil at different times. They need to be sorted into those that were part of the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War or other - those that weren't part of those other two major conflicts.

Much has been written about the larger conflicts in world history, such as the Napoleonic Wars and the two World Wars. How much do you know about some of the smaller wars of the 19th and 20th centuries, some of which had far-reaching consequences?

Following the election of Abraham Lincoln as president, the situation in the USA became tense as several Southern states began to secede from the Union. Do you know in which order they decided to leave?

The American Civil War took place from 1861-1865. This quiz is about a mixture of events that happened during this conflict.

Here's a list of ten events, births, and deaths which occurred on January 28. Can you place them in order by year?

England and Scotland have not always got along well. Even now, relations aren't always friendly although most conflicts are on the sporting field. The battles in this quiz were rather more serious, though. Identify each battle in this narrative quiz.

Central Asia is often referred to as "crossroads of cultures". The country of Uzbekistan, even if relatively recent in its modern form, has a long history that deserves to be known better.

Rough year, am I right? It wasn't all COVID-19, but we would be remiss if we didn't shine a light on international events in the year 2020 without mentioning it. See if you remember what happened in this abnormal year of history.

During the approximately 20 years between the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII, the U.S. was involved in some questionable policy decisions. These policies were those of the Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, and Franklin Roosevelt administrations.

Tell a native Floridian that a Saffir-Simpson Category 5 hurricane (a CAT-5 in Floridaspeak) is coming and watch us blanch beneath our tans. In order to explain why this happens, here are 10 storms that came ashore around the world at that strength.

The Indus Valley Civilisation is considered one of the oldest and most advanced cultures of the world. Yet, very little is known about it due to the lack of written records. Its beginning was as mysterious as its end.

You're given a list of military engagements with the dates on which they occurred, and the names of the commanders who died in them. Your task is to match the battle and the commander.

The 1940s was a tumultuous decade. It opened with World War II in full swing and closed with a number of nations seeking to gain some advantage. This quiz will look at how those events unfolded without, necessarily, going into the results or consequences

Aptly nicknamed, many of the events of the 1940s were either directly or indirectly related to World War II.

A "Petal among Thorns" refers to something beautiful within an ugly and harmful environment. Not many environments can be as harmful as Europe during WWII for Jewish citizens. This is a quiz about the non-Jewish citizens who fought against the Holocaust.

Historians estimate that over 100 billion people have died to date in the thousands of years that humanity has been on Earth. Death can be concentrated in many events; in this quiz, you must organize the deadly events from most to least lives claimed.

This is a quiz about men who were called 'aces' because of their heroic actions during war time. Although the actual number could differ, it is generally accepted that five air to air victories are required to call a flier an ace.

Uruguay is a small country wedged between Brazil and Argentina. Affiliated with both at one time or another in its history, Uruguay has emerged as a modern thriving, country. This quiz is a brief introduction to a proud country's history.

"Hey, I don't see these things around anymore!" That might just be because they've been banned. Sometimes a thing is deemed too dangerous after it's been released to the public. But were these things really so harmful? You decide.

This quiz provides a summary of Spanish history starting from the rise of the Spanish Empire in the 15th century to becoming a Republic in the 20th century.

Lights, camera, action! The history of Hollywood is varied and interesting. Grab some popcorn and join us as we explore the history of the movie capital of the world.

Pyramids weren't just limited to ancient Egypt, yet this quiz is going to ask you to focus on exactly that civilization. See if you can avoid the pyramids other civilizations have constructed and identify the ones built solely in Egypt.

In the 17th century, France started conquest of West Africa. After the Ottoman Empire had waned, France began to colonize North Africa in 1830. At the peak of their power, they colonized as many as 20 nations in Africa.