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.

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

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

One of them fiddled while Rome burned.

Never get involved in a land war in Asia!

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

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

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

Based on the members, name the family.

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

I came, I saw, I took a quiz.

Based on the colony, name the mother country.

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

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

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

Guess the middle names of these famous historical figures.

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

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

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

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

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

For example, what is the oldest English university?

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

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

Can you name these famous battles from history?

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

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

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

Name these famous historical empires.

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

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

Name the biggest American cities in the year 1900.

Name the occupation shared by each group of three people.

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

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

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

Name these infamous criminals.

Very large dog breed, for example.

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

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

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

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

Guess the names of these various types of warriors.

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

The second U.S. president, for example.

Name these facts from French history.

Name the doers of these legendary deeds.

Name these famous women from history.

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

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.

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

Humans killed a lot of these off.

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?

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

Can you name these famous explorers?

Based on the descriptions, name these famous historical documents.

Such as the satellite that launched the space race.

Guess the historical figure based on the nickname.

I took a quiz, therefore I am.

Name the country where these coups occurred.

Name these famous people who died in battle.

A much harder version..

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

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

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

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

Guess the "middle" names of these famous historical figures

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

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

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

Name these facts from Italian history post-Roman empire.

Guess these territories that changed hands.

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

A very difficult quiz!

Can you identify these notable historical women?

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.

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.

Can you answer these questions about the history of Christmas?

Name these people who left their home country for another.