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World War I Quizzes

Explore the pivotal Treaty of Versailles with questions on its consequences, the nations involved, and key figures at the peace conference.

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 10842 | Last updated: Oct 07, 2025

Sample Question
Which country was NOT created as a result of the treaty?

Latvia

Lithuania

Denmark

Estonia

Australians in World War I: Trivia Quiz!

How much do you know about Australians in World War I? While many of the Australian character and nationhood observations that are relevant today have their roots in the war, and A...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 4316 | Last updated: Feb 15, 2025

Sample Question
How long did World War 1 go for?

5 years

3 years

4 years

History Quiz Year 9 - ROFL

This History Quiz for Year 9 covers key events and figures from the World Wars, including the Treaty of Versailles, the Triple Entente, and the Munich Agreement. It tests knowledge...

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 2099 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
How much money did Germany have to pay in reperations to the Allies in the Treaty of Versailles?

£6000 million

£6060 million

£6006 million

£6600 billion

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Interwar Period Quizzes

History Quiz: The World Between The Wars

Explore pivotal events and economic shifts between World Wars in this History Quiz. Key topics include the Great Depression's onset, presidential impacts, and market dynamics. This...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 1891 | Last updated: Jan 03, 2025

Sample Question
The Great Economic Depression began in:

England

U.S.A.

France

Germany

Historical Time between the Wars Quiz!

What occurred during the historical time between wars? In the 20th century, the interwar period was between the first and second world wars. There was a time of considerable change...

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 1020 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2025

Sample Question
People who opposed the Nazi regime were sent to____________________.

Their homes

Concentration camps

England

See the Pope

Bentley Ch. 34 Test Age of Anxiety

This quiz assesses knowledge on the 'Age of Anxiety' as explored in Bentley Ch. 34, focusing on post-World War I Europe. Key topics include the 'lost generation', economic impacts ...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1005 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
The term "lost generation" was coined by

E. Remarche

John Steinbeck

Karl Barth

Gertrude Stein

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World War II Quizzes

What Do You Know About Adolf Hitler? Quiz

How well do you understand one of the most pivotal figures in 20th-century history? Our Adolf Hitler Quiz invites you to assess your knowledge of this complex and controversial lea...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 10502 | Last updated: Oct 06, 2025

Sample Question
What year was Aadolf Hitler born?

1887

1889

1891

1885

Nazism And The Rise Of Hitler Quiz!

Explore the rise of Hitler and the fundamentals of Nazism in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on pivotal World War II events, Axis and Allied powers, and significant histori...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 7193 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following can best define Nazism?

Hitler's determination to make Germany a great nation

Extermination of Jews

A system, a structure of ideas about the world and politics

Hitler's ambition of conquering the world

The End Of Hitler

Explore the final moments of Adolf Hitler through this engaging quiz titled 'The End Of Hitler'. Assess your knowledge on the circumstances surrounding his death, key individuals i...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 4764 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
How did Hitler die?

Cyanide Poisoning

Gunshot Wound to the Head

Combination of the two

Medication Overdose

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Holocaust And Genocide Studies Quizzes

Night by Elie Wiesel: Book Quiz! Trivia

Did you read the book Night by Elie Wiesel, and do you think you can pass this quiz? The book was written in 1960 about Wiesel’s experience with his father in Nazi German con...

Questions: 34 | Attempts: 14758 | Last updated: Oct 17, 2025

Sample Question
What is the town that Elie Wiesel is from?

Romania

Sighet

Siktent

Birkenau

Quiz on Night A Book by Elie Wiesel!

"Night" is a book written by Elie Wiesel about his personal experience with his father in the Nazi German concentration camps. This story depicts the atrocities agai...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 6705 | Last updated: Oct 16, 2025

Sample Question
What does Elie want to do that his father is opposed to?

Help run the family shop

Become a Christian

Study the cabbala

Quit school

The Diary of Anne Frank Quiz Questions

This quiz is about the book, The Diary of Anne Frank.Based on what you know from reading this book, answer the questions as best as you can.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 4700 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What is a carillon?

A whistle

Bells

A dog

A person

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Cold War Quizzes

Can You Pass This Cold War MCQ Quiz?

Believe it or not, the Cold War, which took place after World War II between 1947 and 1991, is often overlooked as one of the great wars of the last few generations. It took place ...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 8764 | Last updated: Jun 05, 2025

Sample Question
The United States and Great Britain believed that the liberated nations of Eastern Europe should:

Hold free elections to determine their futures.

Restore their prewar monarchies.

Join the Soviet Union.

Become mandates of the Allies.

The Cold War quiz questions

This quiz will help you know how well you are understanding the key events and people involved in the beginning of the Cold War.

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 8430 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
What were the 2 opposing pacts that began at the beginning of cold war?

NATO & UN

Warsaw Pact & League of Nations

Warsaw Pact & NATO

NORAD & NARO

The Cold War/1950's Test

This is the test that covers material related to the Cold War and the 1950's. Please be sure to read each question and answer choice thoroughly before making an answer selection....

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 4943 | Last updated: Jan 20, 2025

Sample Question
Winston Churchill referred to the spread of communism as this.

An iron curtain

Berlin Wall

Berlin blockade

German Democratic Republic

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Decolonization And Independence Movements Quizzes

Latin American Revs and ISMs Practice Quiz

This Latin American Revs and ISMs Practice Quiz evaluates understanding of key historical figures and movements in Latin America's fight for independence and the role of nationalis...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 961 | Last updated: Oct 12, 2025

Sample Question
The independence movement in Latin America was spearheaded by

The peninsulares.

Creoles

The Spanish.

The mulattos.

First Indian War for Independence

Explore the First Indian War for Independence through this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge of the 1857 rebellion, understand the causes like the controversial cartridge issue,...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 618 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
When did the rebellion start?

1857

1356

1820

1934

Ideological Foundations of Nazi Germany Quiz

Explore the core components of Nazi ideology in this focused quiz. Understand how nationalism and socialism merged into the Volksgemeinschaft concept, the role of anti-Semitism, an...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 455 | Last updated: Jul 11, 2025

Sample Question
What was Nazism a combination of?

Nationalism and Capitalism

Nationalism and Communism

Nationalism and Socialism

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Civil Rights And Social Movements Quizzes

"from Harriet Tubman: Conductor On the Underground Railroad"

Review all we discussed about CHARACTERIZATION, ALLUSION, the historical events of the era (such as: Underground Railroad, Philadelphia Vigilence Committee, Fugitive Slave La...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 1382 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
There are 2 official types of characterization, these are:

Feelings and Behavior

Direct and Nondirect

Appearance and Personality Traits

Direct and Indirect

Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Ku Klux Klan. Choose the best answer.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1195 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
The Klan's purpose is to protect the rights of and further the interests of white Americans by violence and intimidation

True

False

Scouting Brain Buster

The 'Scouting Brain Buster' quiz assesses knowledge on the history and foundational elements of Scouting. It covers key figures, significant dates, and geographical details relevan...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 890 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
Which is not a scouting term?

Jambosandwich

Jamboree

Patrol

Pack

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Global Institutions And International Order Quizzes

The United Nations History Quiz

What do you know about the United Nations organization? This organization is responsible for handling world peace by involving the world's major countries. Do you know when did...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2928 | Last updated: Apr 22, 2025

Sample Question
The UN was established in

24th Oct 1955

24th Oct 1945

24th Oct 1965

24th Oct 1975

List of NAM summits: Quiz

Explore the history and locations of the Non-Aligned Movement Summits with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on key events from the first summit in 1961 in Belgrade to future...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 356 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Where the first NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) summit was held?

Belgrade

Cairo

Caracas

Hawana

History of United Nations

This quiz explores the history of the United Nations, covering key figures like Kofi Annan, foundational events, and structural components. It assesses knowledge on historical date...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 352 | Last updated: Oct 06, 2025

Sample Question
When was Kofi Annan the Secretary general?

1994-2004

1997-2007

2000-2007

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Environment And Global Issues Quizzes

Vad kan du om Titanic?

Den 15 april är det precis 100 år sedan Titanic förliste. Men vad kan du om det världsberömda skeppet?

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3119 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Från vilken stad utgick Titanics jungfruresa?

Dover, England

Belfast, Nordirland

New York, USA

Southampton, England

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Top Trending Contemporary Era Quizzes

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Progressive Era!

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of The Progressive Era!

Welcome to the "Test Your Knowledge of the Progressive Era!" quiz. Step into the transformative period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries when America underwent significant social, political, and economic...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 169 | Last updated: Aug 10, 2025

Sample Question
During which time period did the Progressive Era primarily take place?

1890s to 1920s

1760s to 1780s

1940s to 1960s

2000s to present

How Well Do You Remember the 1990s? Quiz

How Well Do You Remember The 1990s? Quiz

Are you a '90s kid or just a fan of the decade? Take our 1990s quiz and challenge yourself on everything that made the '90s unforgettable! From iconic pop culture moments to famous movies, music, and major historical...

Questions: 73 | Attempts: 179 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2025

Sample Question
What year did the first Harry Potter book get published?

1995

1997

1999

2000

U.S History: The Progressive Era Questions!

Below is a U.S history quiz made up of the progressive era questions. During this time in America's history, people came together to try and speak up on the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1359 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What law reformed the civil service system by administering competitive examinations for job positions so that they would be awarded based on merit?

Pendleton Act

Sherman Antitrust Act

Clayton Antitrust Act

Interstate Commerce Act

Reconstruction Era MCQ Quiz!

Explore the Reconstruction Era MCQ Quiz! Dive into the pivotal moments post-American Civil War, focusing on key events, legislative changes, and economic strategies that shaped the United States. Ideal for learners seeking to...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 281 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2025

Sample Question
Which two groups fought in the American Civil War from 1861 - 1865

The Union and the Confederacy

The Republicans and the Radicals

The United States and Great Britain

Industrial Revolution Vocab Practice

This quiz focuses on the Industrial Revolution, assessing knowledge of key figures, innovations, and economic factors. It is designed to enhance understanding of the major shifts in production and industry during the 18th and...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 351 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What is the Industrial Revolution?

The system of producing large numbers of identical items in factories.

The period of time of rapid and radical changes that occurred in how products were produced during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The period of time with radical advancements in the fields of chemistry, physics, anatomy, and math.

The belief that the government should not interfere with business.

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How Much You Know About Progressive Era? Trivia Quiz

How much you know about Progressive Era? Trivia Quiz

Explore your knowledge of the Progressive Era with this engaging trivia quiz. Discover the impact of muckrakers, key progressive leaders, pivotal amendments, and the goals of Progressivism. Ideal for students and enthusiasts...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 4359 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What kind of people were referred to as "muckrakers" during this time period?

Journalists who created exaggerated stories to influence the American public

Investigative Journalists and Authors who brought problems in American Society to people's attention through their writings

Corrupt politicians who gained the votes of people through bribes and by providing for their basic needs

Social reformers who were credited with establishing programs such as the WCTU and the YMCA

US History 1877-present Satp Review Questions!

US History 1877-Present SATP Review Questions!

This quiz has been developed for students to test their knowledge and make them understand about the history of US and modern events occurring in the world. These questions are related to US historical and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2036 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Why did President Theodore Roosevelt establish the national forest and park systems in the early 20th century?

To clear the timberlands for use as industrial areas

To create more areas for the establishment of American Indian reservations

To manage the use of resources and control industrial development in wilderness areas

To stimulate development of a tourist industry to help bring revenue to the states

Celebrating 1994 Quiz

Explore key events from 1994 in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on historical prices, influential figures, sports champions, and notable incidents. Perfect for enhancing understanding of recent history and its impact.

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1865 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
How much was the cost of a US stamp in 1994?

$0.29

$0.20

$0.10

$0.37

Progressive Era Test 2

Running from the 1890s to the 1920s, the Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States of America. What do you know about this particular era? Let’s take a look.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1033 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following acts created a federal civil service in which federal workers would be hired based on competitive exams rather than political influence.

Hepburn Act

Mann-Elkins Act

Sherman Antitrust Act

Pendelton Act

Quiz 8: The Progressive Era Pt. 1

Quiz 8: The Progressive Era pt. 1

Use your Progressive Era Cheat Sheet and the wider internet to help you answer the following questions. Â If you have forgotten your Progressive Era Cheat Sheet at home, download a copy from the wiki. As always, this quiz is...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 779 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
The Progressive Era saw many Americans look for solutions to long-standing problems created during the rapid industrialization of the Gilded Age. What types of solutions did Americans seek? Check all that apply.

Protective Legislation--government prevents business owners from cheating or harming workers.

Moral Reform--government worked to change harmful behaviors

Limit Special interests--increase competition by decreasing the influence of the rich and powerful.

More Democratic Participation--spread out power to more Americans.

Nationalization--National government takes over industries that the people need, like banks and the oil industry.

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