1.

  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

2.

  Non-Italians in Organized Crime    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Giancana, Capone, Luciano, Gambino...all these familiar Italian names are easily recognizable as Mafiosi. But organized crime also had its fair share of non-Italians. Try to identify as many as you can!

Average, 10 Qns, rocco6557, Dec 21 15

Category: Mafia and The Mob

Average
rocco6557
3129 plays

3.

  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
840 plays

4.

  A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout history, people on trial have come up with a number of ingenious defences and escapes from justice. This quiz looks at some of them. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, Quiz_Beagle, Sep 14 09

Category: Murders

Average
Quiz_Beagle
2223 plays

5.

  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

6.

  On Christmas Day in the Mo(u)rning    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Christmas is usually a time of cheer, but sadly for some it has been a less pleasant time. Here are ten famous people for whom Christmas Day was their last.

Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Dec 22 09

Category: What a Way to Go

Average
Snowman
3351 plays

7.

  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

8.

  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
5340 plays

9.

  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
1632 plays

10.

  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
936 plays

11.

  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
1521 plays

12.

  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
2982 plays

13.

  Bad People Can Do Good Things    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some historical figures have a bad reputation, either because of myths created by literature and movies or because they were truly bad. Some of these bad guys also did good things during their lives. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, tiffanyram, Sep 23 13

Category: Who Am I?

Average
tiffanyram
1767 plays

14.

  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
630 plays

15.

  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
1092 plays

16.

  Can a Man Turn His Head?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

He can if he sees an attractive woman, according to the idiom. Can you match each man with the woman who turned his head?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 07 24

Category: Famous People

Very Easy
stedman
Dec 07 24
1191 plays

17.

  Exit Stage Right; Passed Away in '16    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

We are always saddened when people who have enriched other people's lives, die. Here are ten such people who passed away in 2016.

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 05 23

Category: Died in the 2010s

Easier
1nn1
Sep 05 23
1656 plays

18.

  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
9384 plays

19.

  Happiness Is Easy    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Enduring Partnerships When Both People Are Famous

Staying married is a challenge. The pressure when one partner is famous increases that difficulty. When both are famous it is even more challenging. Here are ten such enduring partnerships that may lead you to believe that happiness is easy.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 12 24

Category: Mixed People

Very Easy
1nn1
Aug 12 24
1104 plays

20.

  The Case Of The Brentwood Murders    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

This quiz is about the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The trial was called the 'Trial of the Century.' But did O.J. Simpson really murder them? If not, who did? To find out the answers, enter if you dare.

Tough, 25 Qns, DakotaNorth, Feb 21 25

Category: Famous Hollywood Murders

Tough
DakotaNorth
Feb 21 25
5505 plays

21.

  How to Be a Better Pirate    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

... or '10 Steps to Becoming a Highly-Effective Buccaneer'. This quiz will see what you know about some famous pirates of the past. Can you identify these pirates? It's YARRRR call! Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Mar 25 13

Category: Pirates

Average
kyleisalive
2775 plays

22.

  I Just Can't Wait to be King    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Imagine waiting all your life for your chance to be top dog, with a throne and all the paraphernalia that comes with it. Then, no sooner have you donned the robes of state than your reign is over. Here are ten of the shortest serving monarchs in history.

Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Mar 12 15

Category: Royalty & Monarchs

Average
Snowman
2367 plays

23.

  Literary Biographies    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Twenty questions about twenty world famous writers. Each question provides only a single, but significant, event in their life. Can you identify them?

Tough, 20 Qns, Arlesienne, Dec 14 11

Category: Writers & Authors

Tough
Arlesienne
3948 plays

24.

  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, Sep 03 24

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
Sep 03 24
903 plays

25.

  Going Going Gone    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In the U.S. auctioneers speak a language that is somewhat difficult to understand! Amidst all their jargon they do include terms are important to know. "Going Going Gone" means an item is about to be sold. See if you match the other terms!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Apr 17 18

Category: Occupational Trivia

Very Easy
ponycargirl
1293 plays

26.

  Tasty Men    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

After my quiz on "Tasty Women", now its male counterpart. As a history loving FT quiz architect I've read a lot of cookery books in order to gather these questions. Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Jul 20 14

Category: Name Game

Average
JanIQ
4872 plays

27.

  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
4956 plays

28.

  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
5613 plays

29.

  A Decade of Difference (3)    

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 1883?

Easier, 10 Qns, trident, Feb 13 24

Category: People by Birthday

Easier
trident
Feb 13 24
1056 plays

30.

  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
14106 plays

31.

  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
1629 plays

32.

  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
1029 plays

33.

  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
819 plays

34.

  Ned Kelly - Australian Bushranger    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ned Kelly was one of Australia's most famous bushrangers and has, over time, become the stuff that legends are made of. People either see him as a merciless killer or as a national hero with the embodiment of the Australian spirit. Check your knowledge!

Tough, 10 Qns, exit10, Apr 29 25

Category: Kelly, Ned

Tough
exit10
Apr 29 25
3312 plays

35.

  Pi's History Mysteries    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In Pi we love writing limericks so we decided to write some about famous historical people. Each verse is a clue that you must solve.

Easier, 10 Qns, Calpurnia09, Jul 16 13

Category: Mixed People

Easier
Calpurnia09
3558 plays

36.

  I Was Assassinated    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout history prominent people have met their untimely demise at the hand of an assassin. Can you work out who these famous victims are?

Average, 10 Qns, fringe, Dec 13 13

Category: Assassinations

Average
fringe
17472 plays

37.

  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
4401 plays

38.

  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
1275 plays

39.

  Is It Quitting Time Yet?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

"Is it quitting time yet?" is a much-used phrase in today's hedonistic society. Here are ten vignettes from people who overcame humble beginnings to become noted because they never, ever, did quit.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Mar 29 20

Category: Famous People

Very Easy
1nn1
Mar 29 20
1167 plays

40.

  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 03 24

Category: People by Birthday

Very Easy
trident
May 03 24
1170 plays

41.

  Follow That Dream    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Success Stories from Adversity

Many people have been told that they would not go far. However, they had a dream. They followed their dream and became very successful at what they did. Here are ten.

Easier, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Jul 04 24

Category: Mixed People

Easier
LeoDaVinci
Jul 04 24
3117 plays

42.

  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
Apr 01 19
2649 plays

43.

  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
753 plays

44.

  Wonderful Women of the World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Throughout history, women have faced adversity and derision when they chose to engage in what were typically considered 'men's' professions. Thanks to their perseverance and fortitude, many advances were made in acceptance and tolerance.

Average, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Feb 07 13

Category: Famous Women

Average
beergirllaura
3618 plays

45.

  Ten Pangalactic Sunny Challengers    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

From the dawn of man to the 21st century, some of the greatest minds have challenged and changed humanity's conception of the stars and galaxies. Now I'll challenge you to identify their bios even if I don't explicitly name their most famous discoveries!

Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Nov 30 14

Category: Astronomers

Average
WesleyCrusher
864 plays

46.

  Passed Away in 2021    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

While death is inevitable, it is always sad when people who have achieved much in their life pass away. Here are ten exceptional people who passed away in 2021

Very Easy, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 06 22

Category: Died in the 2020s

Very Easy
1nn1
Apr 06 22
975 plays

47.

  100 Greatest Britons - Part 10    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the tenth and final part of my series of quizzes based on a public survey undertaken by the BBC in 2002 to find the 100 greatest Britons of all time. Unsurprisingly, the quiz covers places 10-1, working in reverse order.

Easier, 10 Qns, Supersal1, Aug 18 24

Category: U.K. People

Easier
Supersal1
Aug 18 24
6690 plays

48.

  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
3162 plays

49.

  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
1071 plays

50.

  They Remember Me For WHAT?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Imagine that you were one of the greatest and most respected scientists of your time. Now imagine that you have just awakened in the 21st century to discover that you are best known for...well...why don't you take this quiz and find out?

Average, 10 Qns, pu2-ke-qi-ri, Aug 11 09

Category: Scientists

Average
pu2-ke-qi-ri
9759 plays