1.

  Cantabrigians    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you identify each of these people associated with the University of Cambridge, UK given one of their best known accomplishments?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 05 18

Category: Achievements

Very Easy
looney_tunes
780 plays

2.

  Who Should I Call?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I need help! My life is going haywire and I need some expert advice. Who should I call?

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Nov 23 25

Category: Philosophers & Psychologists

Average
ponycargirl
Nov 23 25
2538 plays

3.

  A Decade of Difference (6)    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Born in Different Decades

Each of these famous individuals from the fields of art, politics, sports, etc., were born a decade apart from one another. Can you put them in the correct order starting in 1886?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, trident, May 04 26

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
May 04 26
885 plays

4.

  15 Real Life Muses    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The nine Muses of Greek mythology inspired artists, musicians, poets, and writers. These 15 real-life women provided similar inspiration to the men in their lives. Enjoy!

Average, 15 Qns, jouen58, Feb 01 18

Category: Famous Women

Average
jouen58
3153 plays

5.

  The "Lost Princes" of English History    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Eldest sons didn't always grow up to succeed their fathers as King. Here are 15 multi-choice questions about English royal princes who didn't quite make it to the top position.

Tough, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 22 04

Category: UK Royals for Experts

Tough
Philian
2976 plays

6.

  They're Dead, Jim (1940-1949)    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

From alternating current to aviation pioneers, this quiz will test your knowledge of the famous figures who shuffled off this mortal coil in the 1940s. I know that's a long list, but we'll be steering clear of World War II for the most part.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, JJHorner, Jun 21 25

Category: Death Becomes Them

Very Easy
JJHorner
Jun 21 25
777 plays

7.

  Reign of Love    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout history, royals often married for political reasons instead of for love, but there were exceptions. Here are ten couples who managed to pull off a romance, even if they didn't all make it to a happy ending.

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Mar 03 11

Category: Royalty & Monarchs

Average
CellarDoor
2022 plays

8.

  Isabella of France    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The consort of Edward II of England, Isabella was a woman who refused to be ignored or abused. Find out why she was dubbed "The She-Wolf."

Average, 10 Qns, pagiedamon, Mar 03 11

Category: House of Plantagenet

Average
pagiedamon
984 plays

9.

  Best of the Best: American Female Reformers    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In the United States, March is set aside to celebrate National Women's History Month. What do you know about these famous reformers? Can you match the following ladies with their descriptions?

Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 04 25

Category: U.S.A. People

Easier
ponycargirl
Mar 04 25
822 plays

10.

  Masterful    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

On the left are the names of the famous people, on the right what they are famous for.

Easier, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Sep 06 18

Category: Who Am I?

Easier
ozzz2002
1101 plays

11.

  Inspirational Quotes from Famous Women    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten quotes from famous leading women from around the world who have inspired generations by their leadership examples.

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jul 18 15

Category: Who Said It?

Easier
Creedy
2022 plays

12.

  From Age to Age    

Photo Match

 12 Qns

Renaissance Paintings of Famous Americans

Surely there were exactly zero citizens of the United States alive in the time of the Renaissance. Yet, we can still envision what something like that might look like these days. (Click the images for a closer look!)

Very Easy, 12 Qns, trident, Sep 27 24

Category: U.S.A. People

Very Easy
trident
Sep 27 24
771 plays

13.

  Shelley & Mary & Byron & Claire    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary were alive today, their bios would sound like a "True Hollywood Story" episode on E! And so does this quiz about them and their inner circle. How much dirt can you dish?

Difficult, 10 Qns, gretas, Dec 29 24

Category: Writers & Authors

Difficult
gretas
Dec 29 24
846 plays

14.

  You Could Win a Pulitzer Prize for That!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Pulitzer Prize is awarded to Americans for achievement in journalism, literature and musical composition. Many winners have international reputations so let's see how many of these people who had the magic touch in arts and letters you recognize.

Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Sep 21 16

Category: Achievements

Easier
CmdrK
2826 plays

15.

  I Thought I Was Dead    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are some people whose deaths the world mourns - and there are some people whom the world mourns prematurely. Here are ten situations in which reports of a death were greatly exaggerated.

Easier, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Nov 13 18

Category: Death Becomes Them

Easier
CellarDoor
969 plays

16.

  A Decade of Difference (9)    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Born in Different Decades

Each of these famous individuals from the fields of art, politics, sports, etc., were born a decade apart from one another. Can you put them in the correct order starting in 1889?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, trident, Nov 09 24

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
Nov 09 24
813 plays

17.

  A Blue Plaque Guide to London [3]    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

And so my guide to the residences of a few famous Londoners and visitors comes to an end, with a look at those people who find themselves towards the end of any alphabetical list.

Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Sep 26 14

Category: England

Easier
stedman
3519 plays

18.

  King Henry VIII    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

I had great fun unearthing these slightly lesser known facts about Henry's life. I hope you enjoy the quiz.

Tough, 20 Qns, fringe, Jan 22 21

Category: Henry VIII

Tough
fringe
Jan 22 21
5886 plays

19.

  The Life and Times of Richard III    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Forget everything you've ever heard about Richard III. This quiz is about the real Richard, not the monster conjured by Tudor propagandists. I dedicate this quiz to all Ricardians and to fellow FunTrivia member Mutchisman for reasons he knows about.

Tough, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Jan 31 07

Category: House of York

Tough
Cymruambyth
1338 plays

20.

  Quotes from Great Writers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some quotes from famous writers throughout history. See how many you know, but make sure you have fun doing so.

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Aug 22 15

Category: Who Said It?

Easier
Creedy
2466 plays

21.

  U.S. Assassination Attempts    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All multiple choice questions about who were either assassinated, or an attempt was made. This should be fairly easy.

Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 06 18

Category: Assassinations

Easier
Nightmare
14118 plays

22.

  Less Love, Less Laughter    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When love leaves a marriage, divorce often follows, which is no laughing matter for the couple involved. But why should we let the failed relationships of others stop us from having a chuckle at the humorous quotes they've generated?

Average, 10 Qns, Aussiedrongo, Jun 14 12

Category: Who Said It?

Average
Aussiedrongo
1305 plays

23.

  Harlots, Bawds, and Concubines (Oh My!)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A shameless attempt to attract players, you say? Well, so it is, but it may interest you to know what some practitioners of the World's Oldest Profession achieved outside the bedroom. Play on!

Difficult, 10 Qns, jouen58, Mar 15 05

Category: Other People

Difficult
jouen58
2298 plays

24.

  Chivalry is Deadly    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Chivalry, alas, is dead, and this quiz may help explain why. More than a few people throughout history have found it hazardous to their health. Enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, jouen58, Nov 22 14

Category: What a Way to Go

Tough
jouen58
945 plays

25.

  Who Made Who    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Famous Women

The women in this quiz were formidable in their own rights but, sadly, were left in the shadows by a more prominent male in their lives. Match the woman on the left (bearing a maiden name if the same as their partner) with their famous counterpart.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 21 22

Category: Famous Women

Very Easy
pollucci19
Dec 21 22
1569 plays

26.

  Remarkable Quotes From Remarkable People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some remarkable, inspiring and sometimes hilarious quotes from people who have made their mark on our beautiful world over time. See if you can guess who made them. Read the questions and answer choices carefully for clues to the answers.

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Sep 19 23

Category: Who Said It?

Easier
Creedy
Sep 19 23
5352 plays

27.

  Rasputin: The Mad Monk of Russia    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Rasputin was without a doubt one of the most infamous and enigmatic characters of the Russian Revolution. This quiz takes a brief look at this fascinating man. Good luck!

Tough, 15 Qns, thegogga, Mar 10 18

Category: People Q-S

Tough
thegogga
1533 plays

28.

  Best of the Best: Spanish Conquistadors    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Although these Spanish soldiers may be best known for conquering areas of the New World, it must be remembered that their activities soon also led to exploration and colonization.

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Feb 23 26

Category: Explorers

Average
ponycargirl
Feb 23 26
723 plays

29.

  Young Women Who Made Their Mark Early In Life    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The world is full of famous women but his cohort made the world take notice when they were very young. Match the person to their achievement to celebrate their contribution to the world.

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Mar 25 23

Category: Famous Women

Easier
1nn1
Mar 25 23
1017 plays

30.

  In the Rhythm    

Label Quiz

 10 Qns

Poet Birthplaces

Can you match each of these poets with an image representing the country of their birth?

Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Mar 19 26

Category: Writers and Places

Easier
looney_tunes
Mar 19 26
1377 plays

31.

  A Decade of Difference (5)    

Ordering Quiz

 10 Qns

Born in Different Decades

Each of these famous individuals from the fields of art, politics, sports, etc., were born a decade apart from one another. Can you put them in the correct order starting in 1885?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, trident, May 02 26

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
May 02 26
1176 plays

32.

  The Nerd Herd    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Scientific advances often come from single-minded people who are sometimes called 'nerds'. This quiz is about some people who made huge leaps, as well as some who just made it a bit easier for us to get through our day. How many can you identify?

Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Apr 01 19

Category: Scientists

Average
CmdrK
2661 plays

33.

  The Black Prince    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

During his lifetime the Black Prince was a distinguished military leader who fought against France in the Hundred Years War. He was heir to the throne of England, and held both British and French titles.

Average, 15 Qns, picqero, Aug 17 05

Category: Edward, the Black Prince

Average
picqero
882 plays

34.

  Interesting Nobel Peace Prize Winners    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Men and women of peace, it would be wonderful if the world had more of them. Try and decipher who is being discussed in each question, and let us honor their memory!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 11 13

Category: Nobel Prize Winners

Average
thejazzkickazz
6060 plays

35.

  They Came From New York    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you identify these famous people who were born in the state of New York?

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 18 26

Category: New York

Average
ponycargirl
Mar 18 26
1437 plays

36.

  The Fall River, MA Murders    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

This quiz is about the still unsolved murder mystery surrounding the infamous Lizzie Borden. Did she really take an axe and murder her father and stepmother? Did someone else murder them? Take this quiz to find out the answers.

Tough, 20 Qns, DakotaNorth, Mar 09 22

Category: Borden, Lizzie

Tough
DakotaNorth
Mar 09 22
5094 plays

37.

  Famous and Infamous Patients    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It is often the case that historical events are influenced by the state of health of the famous character in question. The source of information for this quiz is a series of books by Dr James Leavesley, a medical historian.

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 02 03

Category: Other People

Tough
MotherGoose
9102 plays

38.

  Elizabeth Bathory: The First Dracula    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Before the book "Dracula", there was Countess Elizabeth Bathory - one of history's most prolific serial killers of all time. Read on, if you dare ...

Average, 10 Qns, bullymom, May 26 10

Category: People A-B

Average
bullymom
2997 plays

39.

  Self-Portrait Included: Name The Artist!    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

If the famous works of these artists were mentioned, they would be recognized in an instant. However, can you recognize who they are by their self-portraits and the clues about lesser-known pursuits?

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jan 22 24

Category: Art World Figures

Average
ponycargirl
Jan 22 24
792 plays

40.

  September 20th: Matches, Hatches, Dispatches    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

September 20th is my wife's birthday so I thought I'd write this quiz for her. It's a lot less expensive than a diamond after all.

Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Sep 19 10

Category: People by Birthday

Average
Snowman
1074 plays

41.

  Ten Ideas That Didn't Pan Out    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It probably sounded like a good idea at the time, but for some reason, these inventions just didn't catch on. Can you guess what the inventions were from the clues?

Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Feb 15 23

Category: Inventors

Average
PDAZ
Feb 15 23
9423 plays

42.

  Tudor Name Game    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The people of Tudor-era England were an awfully unimaginative lot when it came to naming their children. See if you can sort out who's who in these questions!

Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Mar 13 14

Category: House of Tudor

Average
guitargoddess
4377 plays

43.

  Never Mark Twain Shall Tweet    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Though Mark Twain never lived in the age of the tweet, that didn't stop him from pecking away at his typewriter in 140 characters or less! (Tweets based on real Twain quotes! Please click on the image if you need it larger.)

Average, 10 Qns, trident, Jan 29 15

Category: Twain, Mark

Average
trident
645 plays

44.

  Did Someone Say Wine?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Martin Luther said 'Beer is made by men, wine by God.' This quiz has ten more quotes about wine. All you have to do is work out who said it. Cheers!

Average, 10 Qns, Tizzabelle, Oct 05 15

Category: Who Said It?

Average
Tizzabelle
693 plays

45.

  The Madness of Monarchs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout history, we come across ruling figures whose behaviour was considered anything but normal, so much so that even their staunchest defenders could not class them as being the full quid. Here are ten of them. (twitch, twitch)

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Dec 22 17

Category: Royal Madness

Easier
Creedy
3069 plays

46.

  Those We Lost in 2009 Pt II    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

2009 saw the passing of many great people who made significant contributions to all facets of our lives. In part two, we look at those who left us from May to August.

Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Jun 28 23

Category: Died in the 2000s

Average
Snowman
Jun 28 23
3210 plays

47.

  The Pirate Museum    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Arrr! Avast me hearties, step right up into the pirate museum where you'll learn all about pirates, buccaneers, picaroons and cutthroats! Watch your step or you'll end up walking the plank! Arrr!

Average, 10 Qns, catamount, May 22 14

Category: Pirates

Average
catamount
4971 plays

48.

  It Was the Best of Tims...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

What the Dickens? A rare collection of Timothys, Timmies and Tims whose names have drifted into the public consciousness for one reason or another. Come in and enjoy their company.

Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Feb 19 10

Category: First Names T-Z

Average
Snowman
1683 plays

49.

  Giants of American Twentieth Century Journalism    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The world of twentieth century journalism is indeed a fascinating one. This quiz will cover a variety of types of journalism--newspapers, radio, TV, sports, film criticism, journalistic novels, and photography.

Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Mar 06 15

Category: Journalists and Broadcasters

Average
chessart
1254 plays

50.

  Match Up Erma Bombeck Quotes    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you complete these excellent words of wisdom from the amusing Erma Bombeck?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, Creedy, Oct 21 17

Category: Quotes

Very Easy
Creedy
1032 plays