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A quiz on the history of world cities in North America, South America and Oceania.

List created by player Joepetz.

This list has been completed and claimed by 42 players.

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1.
  History of Havana   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Havana has always been a contentious city from its founding to the modern day. How much do you know about its history?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 17 16
Average
Joepetz
317 plays
2.
History of Melbourne
  History of Melbourne   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Melbourne is the capital of the Australian state of Victoria. This quiz covers the city's history from its rocky beginnings through World War II.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Oct 04 16
Average
Joepetz
391 plays
3.
  History of Vancouver, British Columbia   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Vancouver, formerly known as Gastown, is Canada's most populous western city. It is also fairly younger than most other cities in Canada and in North America in terms of formally settlement by Europeans. What do you know about its history?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 07 16
Average
Joepetz
462 plays
4.
  History of Halifax, Nova Scotia   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Halifax, Nova Scotia is one Canada's chief ports and has a history stretching back for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. This quiz deals with Halifax's history from its early days to World War II.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Mar 01 21
Average
Joepetz
Mar 01 21
336 plays
5.
  History of Santiago, Chile   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the history of Chile's capital from its founding by Spain up until the present day.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Oct 06 18
Average
Joepetz
Oct 06 18
245 plays
6.
  History of Montreal, Quebec   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the history of Montreal, Quebec, an island city and the second most populous in Canada, from its founding to its modern history.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Aug 05 15
Average
Joepetz
340 plays
7.
  History of Rio de Janeiro   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's most beautiful cities. However, its history is littered with problems, struggles and, most importantly, hope.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 21 16
Average
Joepetz
263 plays
8.
  Buenos Aires History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As a city in South America, Buenos Aires does not have as long a history as cities in Europe. However, Buenos Aires still has a colorful, and usually violent, history.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 24 15
Average
Joepetz
300 plays
9.
History of Perth
  History of Perth   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A quiz on the history of the City of Light. No, not Paris. Perth, Australia was also called the city of lights when its people lit up the streets when John Glenn orbited overhead in 1962 and 1998.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Oct 04 16
Average
Joepetz
330 plays
10.
  History of Lima, Peru   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lima is one of the most beautiful cities in South America. As Peru's capital, Lima has been at the forefront of Peruvian history since its founding in the Spanish colonial days.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jan 13 16
Average
Joepetz
336 plays
11.
History of Auckland
  History of Auckland   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Auckland may be a relatively new city compared to other famous cities like Paris and London, but that does not mean it does not have a rich history.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Mar 26 17
Average
Joepetz
316 plays
12.
  History of Quebec I   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A history on the French-Canadian city of Quebec in the province of the same name. The quiz covers the city's history from its founding to the modern day.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jul 12 17
Average
Joepetz
Jul 12 17
367 plays
13.
  History of Sao Paulo   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sao Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil so it is no surprise it has played such a large part in the country's history.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Aug 21 17
Average
Joepetz
Aug 21 17
239 plays
14.
  History of Bogota   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the history of Bogota, Colombia, one of the oldest cities in South America.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Aug 23 17
Average
Joepetz
Aug 23 17
254 plays
15.
  History of Brisbane    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Brisbane may be one of Australia's oldest cities but it is among the newest major cities in the world. How much do you know about the vivid and often tragic history of Queensland's capital?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jan 10 20
Average
Joepetz
Jan 10 20
206 plays
16.
  History of St. John's, Newfoundland   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
St. John's is one of the oldest cities in North America. How much do you know about Newfoundland and Labrador's capital and largest city?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 03 20
Average
Joepetz
Feb 03 20
231 plays
17.
  History of Toronto   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Toronto may be one of the youngest major world cities on Earth but its history is just as detailed and rich as others. How much do you know about Ontario's capital?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Mar 02 20
Average
Joepetz
Mar 02 20
280 plays
18.
  History of Calgary    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the history Calgary, Alberta's largest city. How much do you know about Cowtown's past?
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Aug 27 20
Easier
Joepetz
Aug 27 20
247 plays
19.
  History of Los Angeles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Los Angeles may be one of the world's youngest big cities, but it has a vivid history that is difficult to squeeze into ten questions. How much do you know about California's largest city?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jul 16 20
Average
Joepetz
Jul 16 20
289 plays
20.
  History of Montevideo   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Uruguay's capital of Montevideo may not be as well known as other South American cities but Montevideo played a large role in the development of South America. How much do you know about this city's past?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jan 12 21
Average
Joepetz
Jan 12 21
179 plays
21.
  History of Sydney    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sydney is the largest city in Australia thus its history forms an integral part of Australia's past. How much do you know about the history of Sydney?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jan 15 21
Average
Joepetz
Jan 15 21
249 plays
22.
  History of Port-au-Prince   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on Haiti's capital city of Port-au-Prince. How much do you know about this tumultuous city's past?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 23 23
Average
Joepetz
May 23 23
182 plays
23.
  History of Winnipeg    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba. Although it is a younger city but world history standards, it has vibrant and often tumultuous past.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Apr 28 23
Average
Joepetz
Apr 28 23
172 plays
24.
  History of Miami    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Miami may be a tropical paradise but its history is as tense as any American city. How much do you know about Miami's past?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Oct 02 21
Average
Joepetz
Oct 02 21
206 plays

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