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61.
  The Most Important 'C' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Of course this list is debatable, but the following ten figures are my nominees for the most important 'C' people in history. See if you can't identify them...
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
2007 plays
62.
  The Most Important 'E' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once again another installment in this series that takes a look at the most important, the most influential people in human history...alphabetically speaking. Please give this quiz a try and see if you agree with my 'E' selections!
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
1196 plays
63.
  M & Ms (Our Names Begin with M)    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
All the characters in this quiz have a name, or names, beginning with M. See how many you know.
Tough, 20 Qns, Sallyo, May 03 18
Tough
Sallyo
May 03 18
966 plays
64.
  H is for Hooligan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hooligans? Maybe. You need to identify these individuals whose names are associated with the letter 'H'.
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Oct 14 18
Average
Rehaberpro
Oct 14 18
362 plays
65.
  Nixon    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
What's this? A quiz about Nixon with no mention of Watergate or Checkers. As a consolation prize, see if you can match these ten other Nixons with their accomplishments.
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Dec 19 18
Average
bernie73 gold member
Dec 19 18
200 plays
66.
  The Most Important 'L' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who were the most important people whose names begin with the letter 'L' in history? This is a very difficult question, of course, but I attempt to answer it with my selection below. See if you agree.
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 21 14
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
956 plays
67.
  The Most Important 'N' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once again I have bestowed upon myself the difficult task of selecting the ten most significant figures whose names begin with a certain letter...'N'. See if you can agree with these selections...and good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 28 06
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
964 plays
68.
  That Turkey's in a Fowl Mood    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Our fine-feathered friends have shared their names as surnames for humankind. Let us find out what some of them are.
Average, 10 Qns, KIRKEPOO, Aug 10 24
Average
KIRKEPOO
Aug 10 24
494 plays
69.
  The Most Important 'H' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who were the most significant figures in history with 'H' names? Of course, this question is completely debatable...but I daringly shall submit my top ten choices, in no particular order...enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1150 plays
70.
  The Most Important 'Q' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's hard to imagine that such a quiz could be assembled, but indeed there are important people in history whose names begin with the letter 'Q'. Here is my selection of the ten most important...see if you agree.
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
598 plays
71.
  The Most Important 'T' People   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
According to my research, the following ten individuals are the most important/influential in human history whose names begin with 'T'. Of course, this is a completely subjective process...see what you think of my selection!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
973 plays
72.
  Is it Night, Dark, or Black?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the people in question have the surname Night, Dark, or Black. You choose the correct name.
Average, 10 Qns, subsquid, Sep 10 19
Average
subsquid
Sep 10 19
353 plays
73.
  The Most Important 'R' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Which figures have been the most important and the most influential in history? This series of quizzes attempts to explore some possibilities. In this installment, I present the most important R people...good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 14 14
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
885 plays
74.
  The Most Important 'G' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the most important and influential people in world history had names that began with the letter 'G'. This quiz focuses questions on them and their contributions...good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
936 plays
75.
  ZZZs! -- Z-People Names -- Stay Awake!    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Answering a lot of quiZZes can lead to "the Z's," a common term for snoring. All of these questions have to do with people that have z's or better perhaps, bunches of z's in their names. Use your zest and zeal to zip through these, before you "zombify."
Tough, 20 Qns, smelt, Mar 03 18
Tough
smelt
Mar 03 18
782 plays
76.
  Lesser Known 'E' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each of these entries entails endless efforts and endeavors to elevate our earthly existence. Whatever that means....enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1066 plays
77.
  Miller Isn't So Lite    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about some famous people named "Miller."
Tough, 10 Qns, leblancmh, Jun 23 16
Tough
leblancmh
303 plays
78.
  North, South, East, West    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Interesting 'directional' names.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Mar 04 14
Tough
robert362
732 plays
79.
  Aa People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You may know your 'A' people well, but how much do you know about people whose first and last names start with 'Aa'? Some are very easy and others are very obscure.
Average, 10 Qns, CzarManx, Aug 05 16
Average
CzarManx
1898 plays
80.
  Lesser Known 'F' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz regards those people whose names begin with 'F' that don't quite get the notoriety of, say, a Ben Franklin. Give it a try, if you don't do well on this quiz, you won't get an F!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 11 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
642 plays
81.
  Lesser Known 'J' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We've all heard of Thomas Jefferson, Jesus and King James, but what about these lesser known figures whose initials also happen to be 'J'? Test your knowledge on some more obscure 'J' folks here!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
731 plays
82.
  Lesser Known 'I' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I, one of the most used words in the English language. Let us put the I in other people for this 10 question quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
480 plays
83.
  Lesser Known 'B' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Though with less notoriety than some, are these individuals any less important in history? It is for each of us to decide. Enjoy.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
846 plays
84.
  Lesser Known 'C' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
C if you can decipher these historical characters. Some are obscure, but all have made significant contributions to human history!
Impossible, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Impossible
thejazzkickazz gold member
1067 plays
85.
  Which Wright is Right?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
History is full of famous Wrights. Will you know the right Wright and their claim to fame?
Average, 10 Qns, bigdaddypanda, Nov 02 06
Average
bigdaddypanda
466 plays
86.
  A People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Try to identify these obscure people whose names begin with A.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 01 05
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
820 plays
87.
  Lesser Known 'L' People    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Languishing in oblivion, these people are now brought before you to leer upon. Enjoy.
Tough, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 03 10
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
800 plays
88.
  Lesser Known 'G' People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is rated 'G' for 'Geez this is hard!'
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 29 07
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
666 plays
89.
  D People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Delve Deeply to Discover these Delightfully Difficult Denizens of the past.
Impossible, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 18 15
Impossible
thejazzkickazz gold member
823 plays
90.
  Lesser Known 'P' People    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Can you identify these perplexing personalities from the plethora of past personages? In English...please identify these people of times past who are probably not quite so well covered in history books!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 12 15
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
589 plays
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People by Surname Trivia Questions
61. Who was the baseball outfielder known by the nickname "Yaz?"

From Quiz ZZZs! -- Z-People Names -- Stay Awake!

Answer: Carl Yastrzemski

Vince Clark was the leader of the '80s band "Yazoo." Oh, and he doesn't have a "Z" in his name!

62. Artist J.E.H. MacDonald was a part of which artistic group?

From Quiz Famous "Mac"s

Answer: The Group of Seven

James Edward Harvey MacDonald was a British-born Canadian artist, part of the famous Group of Seven, whose art hangs in the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg, Ont. near Toronto. Incidentally, a less-famous Mac, Dr. James MacCallum, built the McMichael Gallery. Most famous of MacDonald's works are the pictures of the Angoma region.

63. J. Robert Oppenheimer was the head of the Manhattan Project, that topic secret research effort in the United States that led to the creation of the first atomic bomb. What does the 'J' stand for in his name?

From Quiz The Most Important 'O' People

Answer: Julius

Through the efforts of Oppenheimer and the other scientists employed in the Manhattan Project (such as Feynman, Teller and Fermi), the atomic bomb was developed at the latter stages of World War II. Oppenheimer was against the use of atomic power for violent purposes, and regretted powerfully his contribution to the creation of the bomb in retrospect, encapsulating his feelings in a quote: 'I am become death: the destroyer of worlds'. Later in his career he worked toward promoting the peaceful use of atomic power, but his connections with the communist party (of which he was once a member) disabled him from making progress in this regard. Oppenheimer lived from 1904 to 1967.

64. Born on Christmas Day, 1642 in England, Isaac Newton is possibly the most significant scientific personality in human history. What is the abbreviated, Latin name of his greatest work, 'Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy'?

From Quiz The Most Important 'N' People

Answer: Principia

Newton's 'Principia' laid down the fundamental laws of gravitation and motion, which he had formulated by 'standing on the shoulders' of Kepler and Galileo. Newton is also considered to be the founder of the modern science of optics, co-discovered calculus and made contributions in several other fields as well. In fact, the only significant thing he didn't do was to invent sliced bread!

65. Another founder of a significant religion, this time Jainism, his name means 'great hero' in the ancient Sanskrit tongue. Who was this founder of Jainism?

From Quiz The Most Important 'M' People

Answer: Mahavira

Vardhamana, now referred to as Mahavira, was born around 599 B.C., about the same time that Buddha was born. Like Buddha, Vardhamana created an offshoot religion from Hinduism. The Jains, now a relatively small sect whose worshipers primarily dwell in India, believe above all in the doctrine of nonviolence (ahimsa). Even killing an insect is off limits to a devout Jain!

66. Martin Luther, German scholar and clergyman, ignited one of the largest reformations in religious history. At what German university did Luther study and teach?

From Quiz The Most Important 'L' People

Answer: Wittenberg

Martin Luther received his Doctor of Divinity degree from Wittenberg in 1512, and subsequently became a professor there. Earlier he had been ordained a Catholic friar, and had paid a visit to Rome in 1510. There he saw first hand the corruption of the church hierarchy, and several years later started the Reformation by nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. His chief complaint was the sale of indulgences, but he complained of other corrupt practices as well.

67. Among the most important and influential of the medieval philosopher/scientists of the Muslim world was Ibn Sina, who is better known to us in the West by what Latinized name?

From Quiz The Most Important 'I' People

Answer: Avicenna

Avicenna lived from 980 to 1037 A.D., and during that period became the greatest intellect of the Arab world. He made a rather admirable attempt to reconcile Islamic revelation with the philosophical ideas of the ancient Greeks, and most particularly Aristotle. His work led the way for the Christian/Aristotelian synthesis of Thomism (Thomas Aquinas.) Avicenna is also considered to be the greatest of the medieval physicians, his works were widely translated and utilized by Europeans even 700 years after his death!

68. What English author wrote several books about a loveable bear named Winnie-the-Pooh?

From Quiz Aa People

Answer: A. A. Milne

The Christopher Robin in the stories is named after his son.

69. An Italian astronomer and physicist, Galileo Galilei was one of the founders of modern science. Born in 1564, he first came to public attention with the invention of which device in 1586?

From Quiz The Most Important 'G' People

Answer: Hydrostatic balance

Working off of the ideas of Archimedes, the 22-year old Galileo wrote a short tract called 'La Bilancetta' (The Little Balance) in which he described his clever new invention. Two years later he became a professor at the University of Pisa, and began his legendary work on the motion of falling bodies. The gravity of his work cannot be understated...(ugh, awful pun!)

70. Leonhard Euler, a Swiss intellect of the 18th century, was a key figure in the development of which branch of science?

From Quiz The Most Important 'E' People

Answer: Mathematics

Not only is Euler considered to be the father of modern analytical geometry, but he also made key contributions to the development of the calculus and algebra. A contribution that we can all relate to...Euler was the first to apply the Greek letter 'pi' to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.

71. Another 'C' person of note, he did not see the culmination of his work until the day he lay on his deathbed, when his extremely influential and most famous written work was published. To whom am I referring?

From Quiz The Most Important 'C' People

Answer: Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus (aka Mikolaj Kopernik, in Polish) was perhaps the most influential figure of modern Astronomy (though Galileo may have been equally, if not more important). His major work "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium: On the Revolution of the Celestial Spheres" was first published very late in his life, and only first presented to him on his deathbed. He was afraid that his ideas would be too controversial, and that he would suffer the wrath of the church once his ideas were disseminated widely. It was only through the urging of his friend Georg Joachim Rheticus that Copernicus' work was ever published.

72. This man did the dirty work by meticulously observing the orbits of the known planets which his pupil Kepler used to develop his famed three laws of planetary motion. Who was this Danish astronomer with a cold nose?

From Quiz The Most Important 'B' People

Answer: Tycho Brahe

Tycho Brahe, aside from being one of the first modern astronomers, was also a man with a colorful life. Once in a duel, much of his nose was severed, and he was forced to wear a metal replacement...which only enhances his fame amongst students of his life and work. I suppose he could have brought new meaning to the term...digging for gold.

73. Atahualpa, the poor fellow, is well known for being the last emperor of what great civilization?

From Quiz The Most Important 'A' People!

Answer: Incan

After having been taken prisoner by the conquistador Pizarro's men, he was ransomed...and eventually executed, though the ransom was paid!

74. This Dutch painter, a student of Rembrandt, died young in a fire, but not before painting such classics as 'The Goldfinch' in 1654. Name that painter!

From Quiz The 'Fab' Five

Answer: Fabritius & Carel Fabritius

As a result of the fire, most of his oeuvre was destroyed...only a dozen or so still exist today! Fabritius was only 32 when he died...

75. Which song is by Joe SOUTH?

From Quiz North, South, East, West

Answer: 'Walk A Mile In My Shoes'

It's a good song. 'Businessman' is by Ray Stevens - also a good song. 'Motion' is the worst pop song of all time. 'Bad to Me' is a good British oldie from the 60's by Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas.

76. He was the first English footballer to sell for more than a million pounds when he moved from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest for a record-breaking transfer fee in 1979. Who was this expensive centre-forward?

From Quiz Historical Figures: The Letter 'F'

Answer: Trevor Francis

Francis was signed by the great Brian Clough, who usually played him out of position on the right wing (not centre-forward). He did not shine at Forest in a way his price tag would demand. He was transferred again in 1981 (this time for £1.2m) to Manchester City; and went on to play in Italy and with Sheffield Wednesday, taking up their management in 1990. A transfer fee is an amount paid by one football club to another to buy the services of one of a player. It's a bit like the draft in USA.

77. Who was the last ruler of independent Hawaii?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'L' People

Answer: Liliuokalani

Now the name Liliuokalani is most associated with a hotel on Waikiki beach, but she was once a great queen of the Hawaiians. People still honor her today, her statue can be found in downtown Honolulu.

78. Who was the first president of the First Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'N' People

Answer: Ngo Dinh Diem

Diem was an American educated member of the elite that was hand-picked to rule South Vietnam after the country split in two in October 1955. Never truly much of a leader, he was assassinated shortly before John F. Kennedy in November, 1963.

79. Which artist painted the Demoiselles d'Avignon?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'P' People

Answer: Pablo Picasso

The "Demoiselles d'Avignon" was completed in 1907, a painting that shocked the art world. Even Picasso's close friends were seriously forced to question his judgement by creating such a work. Picasso used techniques he learned from studying the work of Cézanne and combined them with ideas he drew from African artwork to create this masterpiece.

80. He invented a punch-card system for creating designs on a carpet-making loom. Who was he?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'J' People

Answer: Jacquard

You may have heard of the Jacquard loom? His punch-card technology was crucial to the advancement of the Industrial Revolution.

81. One of the primary builders of the parthenon...his name started with I. Who was this man?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'I' People

Answer: Ictinus

Ictinus had help...the famed Phidias and his assistants created the various sculptures in and around the Parthenon, and Callicrates was co-architect in the creation of the great temple to Athena.

82. Which British artist created the collage called 'Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?' in 1956?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'H' People

Answer: Hamilton

Richard Hamilton's 'Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?' is deemed by many to be the first work of the Pop Art movement.

83. This current and very important American policy maker succeeded a man named Paul Volcker in his current position in 1987. Who is he?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'G' People

Answer: Greenspan & Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan has been making U.S. monetary policy as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board since 1987.

84. Which British subject is considered to be the world's first war photographer?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'F' People

Answer: Fenton

Roger Fenton gained this distinction through his work during the Crimean war.

85. Who led the Jewish people back to Jerusalem from Babylon in 458 B.C.?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'E' People

Answer: Ezra

He re-established the laws of Moses and ended intermarriage involving his people and gentiles. A figure of the Old Testament, he has his very own book (The Book of Ezra).

86. Which Vietnamese born French writer wrote the script for the film 'Hiroshima mon amour'?

From Quiz D People

Answer: Duras

Marguerite Duras also wrote a popular novel turned movie called 'The Lover' among others.

87. Who was the author of one of China's greatest works of literature 'The Dream of the Red Chamber'?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'C' People

Answer: Cao Xueqin

'The Dream of the Red Chamber' (or 'Hong Lou Meng' in Chinese) is about a wealthy Chinese family and their banal but sometimes erotic lifestyle.

88. Which British actor is believed to have been Shakespeare's original Hamlet, Othello and King Lear?

From Quiz Lesser Known 'B' People

Answer: Richard Burbage

Burbage's father and brother were responsible for building 'The Theatre' and the original 'Globe Theatre', respectively.

89. Who is the patron saint of youth?

From Quiz A People

Answer: St. Aloysius

A jesuit priest, he died while nursing plague victims.

90. A quick flight to the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten where we landed at Princess Juliana International Airport. What happened to this Princess?

From Quiz People So Cool, Airports Were Named After Them

Answer: She became Queen of Netherlands

Princess Juliana was the heir apparent when she landed at the new airport (opened a year earlier) in 1944 to officially name it. Saint Maartin was the Dutch side of the island, shared with France. The Dutch half is part of the Kingdom of Netherlands. In 1948 Queen Wilhelmina abdicated in favour of her daughter. Princess Juliana had married in 1938 Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. They had four daughters. Queen Juliana herself abdicated in 1980 aged 71. Her eldest daughter Beatrix became queen. This was the first time that a European country had had three Queens serving consecutively. If some of the other answers look familiar, that is because they are. Question was inserted in the quiz with a discreet bow by Phoenix Rising team member 1nn1.

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