1.

  Of Titles and the Lack Thereof    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

These royal people are lacking their titles - can you restore them appropriately? To avoid any ambiguity, the dates of birth and death are included for each person. Some lengthy titles have been shortened.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 07 18

Category: Royalty & Monarchs

Very Easy
looney_tunes
1203 plays

2.

  Weddings, Beddings, and Beheadings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some happy, some not so happy, and some downright unhappy events in the lives of some familiar and some not so familiar characters.

Tough, 10 Qns, JaneofGaunt, Jun 20 24

Category: Who Am I?

Tough
JaneofGaunt
Jun 20 24
6870 plays

3.

  The Reign of Tsar Nicholas II    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A lover of history, I thought I might put together a quiz on Tsar Nicholas II - the last Emperor of Russia.

Average, 15 Qns, heatherlois, Feb 19 18

Category: Russian Royals

Average
heatherlois
696 plays

4.

  Harold, the Last Saxon King    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Harold II was England's defender and slain hero during the Norman Conquest of 1066. His legacy has been enshrouded in mystery and myth.

Tough, 10 Qns, pagiedamon, Oct 15 21

Category: Anglo Saxon Kings

Tough
pagiedamon
Oct 15 21
942 plays

5.

  The Massacre at Rosewood    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz is not about the movie "Rosewood," but about the actual events surrounding the massacre of an entire town, with the exception of a small band of innocents. Enter to find out what really happened.

Tough, 15 Qns, DakotaNorth, Sep 15 03

Category: Murders

Tough
DakotaNorth
1575 plays

6.

  Those We Lost in 2009 Pt I    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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

Tough, 10 Qns, Snowman, Sep 03 09

Category: Died in the 2000s

Tough
Snowman
4404 plays

7.

  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
14124 plays

8.

  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
1344 plays

9.

  Poets for All Seasons    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Let ten well-known poets and paintings that go with their poems take you through the seasons. Have a happy year!

Average, 10 Qns, nannywoo, Jun 26 17

Category: Poets

Average
nannywoo
813 plays

10.

  All You Need is Al    

Classification Quiz

 15 Qns

...but which one?

The first name Al can be an abbreviation for several longer names. Can you sort these people according to their birth name? Some are commonly known as Al, some by their full name, but today all you need is Al.

Easier, 15 Qns, looney_tunes, May 25 24

Category: First Names A-B

Easier
looney_tunes
May 25 24
807 plays

11.

  The Angevin Dynasty of England    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Actually, it's not nearly as hard as you might think. This line of medieval English kings covered a legendary section of English history.

Average, 15 Qns, Oddball, Apr 23 23

Category: House of Plantagenet

Average
Oddball
Apr 23 23
7080 plays

12.

  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
729 plays

13.

  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
4995 plays

14.

  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, May 16 26

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
May 16 26
879 plays

15.

  Owners of Famous People - A Cat's Eye View    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We cats have been responsible for many pivotal moments in history. Our "owners" have made landmark decisions, discovered incredible theories, written amazing works and fought incredible battles. Or have they?

Easier, 10 Qns, Nannanut, Jul 17 09

Category: People's Pets

Easier
Nannanut
5640 plays

16.

  Love, Famously    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some love letters written from various Famous Lees, Leighs, Lis, or other variants on the name. See if you can identify the writer of the letter based on some subtle hints and a short clue!

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Jan 18 10

Category: Name Game

Average
adams627
9849 plays

17.

  A Sleep with the Fishes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Drowning is perhaps one of the most frightening ways to die. This quiz takes a look at 10 famous people, both real and fictional, who, sadly, met their maker after they drowned.

Average, 10 Qns, eburge, Aug 01 09

Category: What a Way to Go

Average
eburge
2457 plays

18.

  How Not to Die    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A truth of life is: people die. Some, however, come close to dying and yet live on. This quiz will look at ten of them - not how they died, but how they managed to not die.

Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Dec 23 25

Category: Death Becomes Them

Average
WesleyCrusher
Dec 23 25
2115 plays

19.

  A Decade of Difference (7)    

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 1887?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, trident, May 14 26

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
May 14 26
987 plays

20.

  Nikki Giovanni    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

What was forgotten in the terrible tragedy at Virginia Tech is that one of the professors who tried to stop it, Nikki Giovanni, is one of our greatest living poets. A tribute.

Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, May 02 07

Category: People E-G

Average
stuthehistoryguy
1818 plays

21.

  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.

Easier, 10 Qns, Snowman, Feb 19 10

Category: First Names T-Z

Easier
Snowman
1743 plays

22.

  Hotel California    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to the Hotel California, where you're likely to spot some of the most famous Californians in history. You might as well stay a while--it's such a lovely place.

Easier, 10 Qns, trident, Mar 04 10

Category: California

Easier
trident
4446 plays

23.

  Akhenaten, the Heretic Pharaoh    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Young Amunhotep was never meant to be pharaoh. But the death of his older brother catapulted the young man and his unorthodox religious views into unparalleled power, and as Akhenaten this young pharaoh changed the face of Egypt.

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Jul 07 10

Category: Egyptian Pharaohs

Average
CellarDoor
1632 plays

24.

  Hogarth    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Beef-eating, beer-swilling Englishmen like me feel an affinity for Hogarth; but I hope he's more widely appreciated. Here are a few questions on his life and work. All the pictures mentioned are on the web, though the originals are nearly all in London.

Tough, 10 Qns, TabbyTom, Mar 09 22

Category: People H-J

Tough
TabbyTom
Mar 09 22
735 plays

25.

  Interesting Royal Nicknames    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Everyone always talks about rulers with nicknames like 'The Great' or 'The Magnificent', but less is said about others with much more interesting sobriquets. This quiz will provide equal time for those other fellows...good luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 24 16

Category: Royalty & Monarchs

Tough
thejazzkickazz
2373 plays

26.

  20 Women Firsts (Mostly U.S.)    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

If you have the time, you may enjoy reading the 'additional info' on the answer page. Several interesting facts came to light while I was researching this quiz. The questions in this quiz are primarily about American women.

Tough, 20 Qns, root17, Aug 12 24

Category: U.S.A. People

Tough
root17
Aug 12 24
5295 plays

27.

  The Assassination of Martin Luther King    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten questions about the events leading up to and surrounding one of the noteworthy happenings in a tragic and tumultuous year.

Tough, 10 Qns, d2407, Jan 17 22

Category: King, Martin Luther

Tough
d2407
Jan 17 22
2115 plays

28.

  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
9108 plays

29.

  That Whacky Lizzie Borden!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her father forty whacks"...or did she? This quiz tests your knowledge of the infamous 19th century Lizzie Borden murder case.

Difficult, 10 Qns, gretas, Jun 22 10

Category: Borden, Lizzie

Difficult
gretas
1575 plays

30.

  Watch Out for that Knife!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Murdered by Stabbing

Stabbing is one of the most gruesome and brutal ways to die, yet it has been very common throughout history. See if you can identify these ten people who came under the knife in the most bloody of fashions.

Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Mar 12 25

Category: What a Way to Go

Average
LeoDaVinci
Mar 12 25
2004 plays

31.

  Pocahontas: Princess or Protector?    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Thanks to cinematic magic, many people today view Pocahontas in a light that is not entirely historically accurate. Let's see what is known about the real Pocahontas.

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jan 13 17

Category: Native Americans

Average
ponycargirl
648 plays

32.

  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
996 plays

33.

  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
9444 plays

34.

  Famous Poisoners    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many murderers and would-be murderers choose poison as their weapon, thinking it won't be traced. As you'll see in this quiz, this is rarely the case...

Difficult, 10 Qns, bullymom, Mar 27 04

Category: Murders

Difficult
bullymom
2937 plays

35.

  And So, That's Why You Never...    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

While death is often a tragedy, some people may have asked to punch their tickets a bit early, at least subconsciously. This quiz examines some 'Darwin Award' winners who set examples for the rest of us...not that we'd necessarily make the same choices.

Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, May 30 11

Category: What a Way to Go

Tough
kyleisalive
2643 plays

36.

  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

37.

  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
1041 plays

38.

  10 Degrees of Charles Manson    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz traces connections that most decent people wish did not exist. I would say "have fun", but that might not be appropriate under the circumstances.

Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Apr 01 23

Category: Serial Killers

Tough
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 01 23
3399 plays

39.

  The Art of Being Wrong    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Predicting the future is at best brave and at worst foolhardy. Time is a harsh mistress and many of the subjects of this quiz have not been treated well.

Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Jul 18 13

Category: Famous Predictions

Average
Snowman
4902 plays

40.

  The TAO of Mark Twain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Those familiar with Samuel Clemens should have no problem linking the topics and the opinions (TAO) of Mark Twain.

Tough, 10 Qns, uglybird, Jul 13 17

Category: Twain, Mark

Tough
uglybird
1269 plays

41.

  Dig Those Crazy Royals!    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Many Kings and Queens have been certifiable, even by the standards of their day. Others have merely been eccentric, addicted to something or in need of some serious therapy. This quiz covers all four kinds, from several different countries and eras.

Difficult, 20 Qns, pele, Aug 08 14

Category: Royal Madness

Difficult
pele
2994 plays

42.

  And That's Why the Chicken Crossed the Road    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz asks about how some of the greatest minds would have answered the question 'Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?'

Average, 10 Qns, lones78, Feb 27 10

Category: Other People

Average
lones78
2850 plays

43.

  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
3000 plays

44.

  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
6081 plays

45.

  Art History Behind The Scenes    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

When you study Art History in college, your professors may not tell you about some of the more interesting events in the lives of artists. See how much you know about these tidbits that would liven up any Art History survey!

Tough, 15 Qns, lanfranco, Jan 28 06

Category: Art World Figures

Tough
lanfranco
1605 plays

46.

  Shy, Not Retiring    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These are ten famous people throughout history who achieved great heights, in spite of the incredible shyness from which they suffered at times. Have fun!

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jan 02 20

Category: Who Am I?

Easier
Creedy
Jan 02 20
4431 plays

47.

  Famous New Yorkers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many people contributed the greatness of New York and the world. In this quiz, you will be asked to identify some of the more famous Gothamites.

Tough, 10 Qns, rocco6557, Dec 11 07

Category: New York

Tough
rocco6557
2124 plays

48.

  They Changed Their World and Ours 6    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Billions of people have trodden upon this earth, and each one has had an impact in some way. However, a few have had such an impact that their names lived onward. Which of these, from all over the world, past or present, do you recognize?

Easier, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Jan 04 18

Category: Changed the World

Easier
alaspooryoric
2694 plays

49.

  Amusing Quotes from History's Great Figures    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Do you know these quotes from some of history's great figures? There's ten questions on them. Have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 28 11

Category: Did They Say That?!

Tough
Creedy
3120 plays

50.

  The Story of Invention [1]    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz contains short excerpts from the lives of ten great scientists. Each excerpt provides an insight into the lives of the people who have made this world what it is.

Average, 10 Qns, Shrivats, Jan 12 16

Category: Inventors

Average
Shrivats
8259 plays