Misc History Quizzes

Were you paying attention in history class? Name these famous historical figures!

There's a much higher variety in girls' names.

For each year, guess the most popular names for baby boys born in the United States.

Guess the first names of these famous historical figures.

War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Except this quiz.

______ the Lionheart for example.

For each selected country, name the country it was a part of prior to independence.

Guess the nations that controlled the largest land areas.

Name the occupation shared by each group of three people.

Name these former countries and empires based on their capital city.

Some of these cities are still important. Others, not so much.

Never get involved in a land war in Asia!

One of them fiddled while Rome burned.

Guess these people, places, and things that came first.

Can you name the modern-day countries in whose territory each pair of ancient cities were located?

Based on the city and the year, name the person who was assassinated.

Based on the members, name the family.

Based on the colony, name the mother country.

I came, I saw, I took a quiz.

We give you a religion - you tell us the country in which it originated.

Name these famous historical empires.

Based on the time, place and cause, name the famous person who died.

For each year, name the 10 largest cities in the world of that year.

Name the countries that have not been controlled by a foreign power since 1850.

Guess the last names of these people known by a first name and an initial.

We give you the motto. You tell us who it belongs to.

Fill the blanks in the names of these historical ages and eras.

Guess the middle names of these famous historical figures.

Can you name the countries that are home to these political movements, past and present?

Based on the date and the invader, guess the country that was invaded.

Based on the time, place and cause, name the famous person who died.

Name these famous people who died before the age of 45.

For example, what is the oldest English university?

Try to guess the most populous cities in Europe in the year 1700.

You probably don't know these thirty important historical people.

These people are known by a title, such as General or Duke. Guess the title.

Can you name these famous battles from history?

Name the cities that were the most populous on Earth at any time from 1000 B.C. - 2000 A.D.

For each year, name the 10 most populous countries and empires.

Name the biggest American cities in the year 1900.

We give you one part of the couple - you name the other.

These people are known by a title, such as Duke or Sergeant. Guess the title.

Guess these people, places, and things that came first.

Name the occupation shared by each group of three people.

Prove you're a history nerd by getting them all.

Name these infamous criminals.

We give you a year and a city. Name the country or empire that controlled that city in the given year.

Very large dog breed, for example.

Guess the modern-day countries that were once part of the Spanish Empire.

You can get knighted for practically anything nowadays! Name these famous people who were knighted by the queen or king of England.

Try to name the winners of Time magazine's "Person of the Year" award.

Can you name these famous military generals and admirals from American history?

Guess the names of these various types of warriors.

Name these facts from French history.

The second U.S. president, for example.

Name these famous women from history.

Name the doers of these legendary deeds.

Name the countries that were formerly referred to by these names.

Can you guess these historical figure based on their nickname?

Name the people who lived in these famous homes.

Name the famous founders of these countries, religions and corporations.

We give you a place and a year. Name the person who was born.

Guess the names of these famous ships, real or fictional.

For example, what was the most populous city in the year 1900?

For example, which country declared independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776?

Humans killed a lot of these off.

These people are known by a title, such as General or Count. Guess the title.

Such as the satellite that launched the space race.

Can you name these famous explorers?

I took a quiz, therefore I am.

Name the country where these coups occurred.

Based on the descriptions, name these famous historical documents.

Name the countries of the world whose territory was not settled by human beings until after the start of the Christian era.

A much harder version..

Answer these questions related to the geography of the Spanish Empire.

Name these famous people who died in battle.

Name these city-states from ancient times to the present.

Once again the quizmaster is trying to force you to learn something about China.

Name these famous people who died before the age of 45.

Name the cities that were formerly referred to by these names.

Guess the "middle" names of these famous historical figures

How much do you know about the history of disasters - both natural and man-made?

For each guerilla group, name the country where it is/was based.

Guess these territories that changed hands.

Name these facts from Italian history post-Roman empire.

Can you identify these notable historical women?

A very difficult quiz!

Can you guess these facts about Abraham Lincoln and his presidency?

Name these facts from Spanish history.

Can you name the 20 largest cities in the German empire in the year 1910.

Can you answer these questions about the history of Christmas?

For each historical person, name their city of origin.

A somewhat satirical look at gruesome episodes in history.

We give you a place and a year. Name the person who was born.

Difficulty level: hard. Can you name these people from history who are sometimes known as "The Great"?

We give you two people. Name the medical disorder they suffer(ed) from.

Can you answer these questions about the French Revolution?

Guess these facts about the Vikings and their mythology.

Name these people who left their home country for another.