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In Jewish history, the Maccabees were the group of rebel warriors that took control of Judea, and founded the Hasmonenan dynasty. They reasserted the Jewish religion and expanded the boundaries of Judea by conquest. What do you...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 2721 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which ruler, who oppressed the Jewish people, was called a "sinful root"?

Apollonius

Antiochus Epiphanes

Philip

Nicanor

Final Test Iron Dragon Never Sleeps

This quiz, titled 'Final Test Iron Dragon Never Sleeps', assesses knowledge of the historical context and key plot points of the book set in 1867, focusing on Winnie and her family's life during the Gold Rush era.

Questions: 47 | Attempts: 162 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2024

Sample Question
How long hadn't she seen her father?

Days

Weeks

Months

Years

How Well You Really Know Russia? Quiz

How well you really know Russia? Quiz

Explore your knowledge of Russia with this engaging quiz! Test your understanding of its geography, historical figures, and significant events. Ideal for learners interested in Russian culture and history.

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 3129 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following Russian cities is farthest North?

Moscow

St. Petersburg

Yekaterinburg

Magadan

Aviation History Test! Trivia Quiz

Do you know anything about aviation history? Would you like to learn about it? Aviation is the activities included in the mechanical flight and aircraft industry. A huge milestone was creating the first powered airplane by the...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 1371 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Define Icarian.

Someone with ambition

Someone with high-flying or bold ambition

Someone without high-flying or bold ambition

Someone without ambition

Bentley Ch. 22 Global Connections

Explore key maritime explorations and their global impacts in this Bentley Ch. 22 quiz. Assess understanding of historical figures like Vasco Da Gama and Columbus, and compare European maritime strategies. Essential for learners...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 746 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2023

Sample Question
Why is Vasco Da Gama's voyage in 1499 significant in a global context?

It supported Columbus' claim that the world was round

It demonstrated that there was a faster passage to Asia than the traditional overland routes

It showed the south and east Asian empires that Europe was a mighty trading power and foreshadowed Europe's coming dominance

It opened the doors to direct maritime trading and helped to establish permanent links between Europe and Asia

Quiz 7: The Gilded Age

This quiz covers NEW information. To answer the questions, you may use a search engine to answer the questions, or you may borrow a US history textbook from me. The page numbers provided for each question refer to the...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2638 | Last updated: Jan 4, 2023

Sample Question
One problem in the Gilded Age was government corruption. Officials in the government could be bribed, and politicians gave their friends jobs rather than qualified candidates. How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act try to limit this corruption? (pg. 182)

It declared that a government worker should be fired anyone accused of corruption.

Applicants for jobs had to take a civil service exam to prove they were qualified.

The President was only allowed to appoint 10% of federal jobs.

Bentley Ch. 19 Influence Of Europe

Bentley Ch. 19 Influence of Europe

The sixteenth century was on the whole a time of economic expansion for Europe and saw the continent grow in regards to trade and military power. Having covered Bentley Ch. 19 on the influence of Europe, how much do you...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 449 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2023

Sample Question
The Holy Roman Empire was "neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire" because

The emperors were not crowned by the popes

The Byzantine emperors did not acknowledge the Holy Roman Empire

The people who lived there did not practice Christianity

It did not restore imperial unity to western Europe

How Well Do You Know Manchester?

Test your knowledge of Manchester and its history , and find out if you're a Mancunian Expert or have no idea.

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 812 | Last updated: Aug 28, 2024

Sample Question
English artist Laurence Stephen Lowry is famous for his paintings and drawings of which Manchester area?

The Quays

Trafford

Salford

City Centre

Savannah State University History

As the Tiger family prepares to celebrate the 122nd year since the founding of Savannah State University, now is the perfect time to ask: How well do you know the history of your 'university by the sea'? This...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 115 | Last updated: Mar 7, 2024

Sample Question
On what date did the Georgia General Assembly pass the legislation that established the school for the education and training of colored students that would later become Savannah State University?

Dec. 25, 1822

Nov. 26, 1890

Sept. 4, 1896

June 13, 1874.

England And France Develop

England and France develop

Explore the development of England and France through pivotal historical figures and documents. Assess knowledge on monarchs like William the Conqueror and key legal frameworks such as the Magna Carta. Ideal for learners...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 251 | Last updated: Mar 14, 2023

Sample Question
Duke of Normandy who defeated the Anglo-Saxons to conquer England

William the Conqueror

Henry II

Harold Godwinson

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