What did people do before television? This quiz discusses ten different things people did for entertainment before the era of the black box dominating the lounge room.
We owe a lot to the world explorers of the past. Traveling around Earth as it made circles 'round the sun, they opened up the world to us as we know it. How much do you know about these intrepid travelers?
Who says Twitter is new and innovative? People have been tweeting about events since the dawn of time. Just look at some of these tweets from over the years and figure out when or where, in 140 characters or less, they were sent. Good luck!
There was a definite class division between the wealthy and poor children of Victorian Britain. Let me give you a glimpse of what their lives may have been like.
Since radio became the first mass medium in the second quarter of the 20th century, when striking events have happened, people recall where they were when they heard the news. Here are ten examples. How many are crystalized in your memory?
Religion in ancient Egypt was closely associated with nature. Animals were chosen to not only represent different powers attributed to the gods, but their appearance as well. Can you recognize the sacred animals from the clues given?
Let's see if you can match the following U.S. Presidents to their Vice Presidents. Each of the Vice Presidents eventually somehow became President in their own right.
See if you can identify these people, who either contributed to the Union, led by President Abraham Lincoln, or the Confederacy, led by Jefferson Davis, during the American Civil War.
An entrepreneur is a person who risks their own money to begin and establish a business. Through hard work and perseverance, these entrepreneurs were not only successful, but also made great financial gain. Can you match them to what they made?
Children in the US celebrate Thanksgiving amidst turkeys traced from their hands, wearing colonial hats and headdresses made of construction paper - but what really happened in 1621 at the first "official" Thanksgiving celebration?
Once upon a time, not so long ago, nothing was plugged in. Perhaps surprisingly so to the children of today, people actually survived those days with no trouble at all. Come along to my grandparents' farm with me and I'll tell you how.
My Lady, the Countess of Warwick, is expecting a new page to join the household soon. She asked some of us more experienced pages to help with his lessons. Here are some basic terms that we think he ought to know!
Match the "H" person in history with what they're famous for. All these people have a last name that starts with the letter "H". Some of them have one name only that starts with the letter "H".
The Old West is considered to be the lands in the U.S. that were west of the Mississippi River, and the period of history from the end of the Civil War to the early 1900s. Let's see what you know about some of the people who made history there!
During a span of almost a thousand years, the ancient Egyptians developed a culture that remained virtually unchanged throughout their long history. Can you identify these terms that have been used since the Archaic Period and Old Kingdom?
Going back to ancient history, there are many pairs of people who are associated together - fathers and sons, siblings, couples, or friends. See if you can correctly match the ones most likely to be in the same story!
History is a continuous process and new things happen every day, but some events really stand out as key points. Can you match the event to the year in which it took place? Good luck!
'Saturday's child works hard for a living', according to the rhyme. I'm not sure if these ten British woman were born on a Saturday, but they all became well known for the work they did. Can you match the names to their achievements?
Ahoy, mateys! It's time to learn about some of the biggest ships to ever have sailed the Seven Seas. Look lively now, or I'll have the lot of you swabbin' the decks!
The American Revolutionary War, or the War of Independence, was very important, because without it there would be no United States today. Let's see what you know about this important conflict.
During a span of almost a thousand years the ancient Egyptians developed a culture that remained virtually unchanged throughout their long history. Can you identify these terms that have been used since the Archaic Period and Old Kingdom?
In 1312 a list was complied by Jacques de Longuyon that included three pagans, three Jews, and three Christians. These men were considered to be the most valiant heroes of their age. Let's identify them just by looking at some of their accomplishments.
A follow up to my kids' US Civil War quiz. This quiz covers people and places that were important in the fight for the country's independence from England.
If you don't care about Alaska, don't take this quiz. If you don't care about history or notable events, don't take this quiz either. Don't say I didn't warn you. Match the events as "Alaska" or "not Alaska".
World War 2 is a topic many people could expound on for a long time. It is very interesting and can keep you looking into the topic through long periods of time. Have fun and good luck!