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Vintage image of students at desks in a classroom with a teacher standing in the background. (education, learning)

Are You Smarter Than a 1912 Middle Schooler? Quiz

The questions in this quiz are based an eighth-grade exam administered over a hundred years ago in Kentucky.
Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

What’s on the Menu? Vocabulary Quiz

Sink your teeth into these questions about food.

New Quizzes

Illustration of missing, anonymous person in group. Quiz thumb, Guess Who is Missing?
Who’s Missing? Quiz
These pop culture groups are short one person. Can you figure out who?
"Back to the 90's" with a dotted and herringbone background pattern. (1990s, retro style, decades, nostalgia) SEE CONTENT NOTES.
That ’90s Quiz
All the major events and pop culture of the decade that brought you Tamagotchis and NAFTA.
Dachshund dog with a smooth coat. Breed of dog developed in Germany to hunt badgers.
Name That Dog!
Can you tell the difference between a Chihuahua and a Chow Chow?
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Lightning over a farm field. Weather electricity thunderstorm light energy tree
Facts You Should Know: Weather Quiz
The forecast calls for 15 questions. Prove your meteorological...
A capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), Pantanal, Brazil. (rodents, carpincho, water hog)
Name That Animal!
Can you tell a tapir from an aardvark?
Indiana state locator map. United States
Name That U.S. State Quiz
This quiz is all over the map.
Artwork of British Union Jack in a speech bubble.
The Great British Vocabulary Quiz
Make sure you know the difference between a loo and a lift.
Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)
Great Moments in Sports Quiz
What animal was used to curse the Chicago Cubs? Who overcame...
Publicity still from the motion picture film "The Terminator" (1984); directed by James Cameron. (cinema, movies)
Match the Quote to the Movie Quiz
A quiz about movie quotes is like a box of chocolates. You never...
Composite thumbnail image of four colors from Name that Color quiz
Name That Color!
Can you tell chartreuse from vermilion?
Lion (panthera leo)
Deadliest Animals Quiz
Do you know which species of shark is most likely to attack a...
Scattered vinyl records 45s. (music)
One-Hit Wonders Quiz
So-called “one-hit wonders” achieve fame for only a brief period...
Close up of the eye of a horned owl. (genus Bubo) bird raptor. Cropped version of Asset ID:
Guess the Animal Eyes Quiz
Can you tell these creatures just by looking at their peepers?
Civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers a speech to a crowd of approximately 7,000 people on May 17, 1967 at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza in Berkeley, California.
Who Said It? Famous Quotes Quiz
Can you name the people associated with these famous quotations?
View of the Grand Canal (Canale Grande in Italian) at sunset with gondolas on the water lined by buildings; the main waterway of Venice, Italy
Where on Earth is That?
Travel the globe by naming these famous landmarks.
A closeup of a shuttlecock. badminton, sports, eqipment, game
Guess the Sport! Quiz
Pick the right sport for the given gear.
Yellow thinking face emoji icon.
Commonly Confused Words Vocabulary Quiz
Take a (break/brake) and (pore/pour) over this (cash/cache/cachet)...
Name that Thing - Architecture, composite image: door escutcheon, flag finial, railroad tie, flying buttress
Name That Thing: Architecture Quiz
Build your knowledge with this visual quiz.
Publicity still of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) and one of the Flying Monkeys (Winged Monkeys) from the motion picture film "The Wizard of Oz" (1939); directed by Victor Fleming (there were a number of uncredited directors). (cinema, movies)
Iconic Pop Culture Villains Quiz
Do you know what famous villain’s costume was inspired by samurai?...
Ceviche. Peruvian ceviche (sebiche). Raw seafood dish with lime, cilantro, peppers, plantains. Cuisine, food
A World of Food Quiz
In what country might you sit down to a smorgasbord? Why is durian...
Composite of four zodiac glyphs: Scorpio ( asset 236900), Taurus (asset 236894), Gemini (asset 236895), Leo (asset 236897).
What’s That Zodiac Symbol Quiz
Can you name all these zodiac glyphs? All signs point to yes.
Name that Thing - Nature, composite image: carnation, dewclaw, fjords, lynx
Name That Thing: Nature
Get acquainted with the great outdoors
American puppeteer Jim Henson with Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear, c. 1979-80.
The Muppets Trivia Quiz
What EGOT winner won an Emmy for their work on The Muppet...

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Flag of Australia
Name That World Flag!
Our salute to flags from around the world. Can you name the countries...
Spain locator map. No type.
Guess the Countries of the World Quiz
Test your global positioning skills.
Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. United States
U.S. State Capitals Quiz
From Albany to Trenton, can you name them all?
Catedral at night on Plaza de Armas (also known as plaza mayor) Lima, Peru.
World Capitals Quiz
Can you identify the world’s national capitals? In this quiz...
Statue of Liberty in front of the skyline of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Can You Answer These Questions from the United States Citizenship Test?
What is a Constitutional amendment? Who wrote the Declaration...
Periodic table of the elements. Left column indicates the subshells that are being filled as atomic number Z increases. The body of the table shows element symbols and Z. analysis and measurement
Periodic Table of the Elements
Test your bond with the periodic table of elements in this quiz...
Top of Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany
European Capitals Quiz
From the Atlantic to the Urals, backpack your way across the...
American infantry streaming through the captured town of Varennes, France, 1918.This place fell into the hands of the Americans on the first day of the Franco-American assault upon the Argonne-Champagne line. (World War I)
World War I Quiz
Involving all the world’s superpowers, World War I resulted in...
Pakistan Monument is a landmark in Islamabad which represents the four provinces of Pakistan.
Countries and Capitals Quiz
Know the atlas backward and forward? Match over 190 capital cities...
View of the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, M31).
Astronomy and Space Quiz
What makes a planet a dwarf planet? How many miles are in a light-year?...

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Science

Dachshund dog with a smooth coat. Breed of dog developed in Germany to hunt badgers.
Name That Dog!
Can you tell the difference between a Chihuahua and a Chow Chow?
Close up of scorpion tail (Scorpion scorpion) from asset scorpo008: Scorpion scorpion (poisonous; stinger; arachnid)
Guess the Animal Tail! Quiz
Get to the bottom of these animal backsides.
Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). Animals, mammals.
Ultimate Animals Quiz
What is a rattlesnake’s rattle made of? What animals can go over 180 miles an hour?

Geography & Travel

Uluru (Ayer's rock) in Northern Territory, central Australia. Sacred site for Australian Aboriginials who call it Uluru. Monolith, desert
Where on Earth Is That? Vol. 2 Quiz
Try to get high marks identifying these landmarks.
(Left) Eiffel Tower; (right) Washington Monument. Combo using assets (Eiffel Tower) 245552 and (Washington Monument) 245554.
Which Is Taller? Quiz
Twenty questions of epic proportions.
Flags of all nations of the world. Grouping of various country flags on a world map.
Which Country Is Larger? Quiz
See how these countries measure up.

World History

a postage stamp printed in USA showing an image of Jackie Robinson, CIRCA 1999.
Who's on that Stamp?
This quiz requires attention—you can't just mail it in.
Thermonuclear hydrogen bomb, code-named MIKE, detonated in the Marshall Islands in the fall of 1952. Photo taken at a height of 12,000 feet, 50 miles from the detonation site. (Photo 3 of a series of 8) Atomic bomb explosion nuclear energy hydrogen energy
Facts You Should Know: The Cold War Quiz
In Soviet Russia, quiz takes YOU
Quiz thumbnail, "What Happened on this Very Important Date" quiz. A push pin on a calendar
What Very Big Thing Happened on This Day?
Are you up to date on your famous historical dates?

Recent Quizzes

Illustration of missing, anonymous person in group. Quiz thumb, Guess Who is Missing?
Who’s Missing? Quiz
These pop culture groups are short one person. Can you figure...
"Back to the 90's" with a dotted and herringbone background pattern. (1990s, retro style, decades, nostalgia) SEE CONTENT NOTES.
That ’90s Quiz
All the major events and pop culture of the decade that brought...
Dachshund dog with a smooth coat. Breed of dog developed in Germany to hunt badgers.
Name That Dog!
Can you tell the difference between a Chihuahua and a Chow Chow?
American Colonial Flag, popularly attributed to Betsy Ross, was designed during the American Revolutionary War features 13 stars to represent the original 13 colonies.
Facts You Should Know: American Revolution
Give me trivia or give me death!
(Left) Eiffel Tower; (right) Washington Monument. Combo using assets (Eiffel Tower) 245552 and (Washington Monument) 245554.
Which Is Taller? Quiz
Twenty questions of epic proportions.
Opened passport with visas, stamps, seals, world map. (travel, tourism)
Guess the Country by Its Neighbors Quiz
Figure out if your geography skills border on greatness
Common kingfisher bird (Alcedo atthis) animal
Name That Bird! Quiz
Are you as wise as an owl or just another birdbrain?
Illustration of Greek god, Athena. Mythology
Name That Greek God Quiz
Prepare for your next trip to Mount Olympus by identifying these...
Partially obstructed United States flag. Thumbnail for Name that Flag Quiz.
Flags of the World Quiz: Undercover Edition
Can you identify the country based on just a fraction of a flag?
Back to 80s banner (1980s, retro)
The Totally ’80s Quiz
The major events and pop culture of the decade that brought you...
Michigan map rotated for use in quizzes
Guess the Rotated U.S. State Quiz
Practice your geographical skills with this twisted test.
Many slips of paper with "thank you" in different languages written on them. Thumbnail for the Dutch, Yiddish, Japanese, or Hindi Quiz.
Dutch, Yiddish, Japanese, or Hindi? Quiz
Guess the language these English words come from.
Frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), Australia (reptile). Membrane around neck is raised when animal is threatened or surprised. (animal behavoir, behavioral response)
Name That Animal! Quiz Vol. 3
Who’s who of the zoo crew?
Thumbnail for the quiz, "Who Did That? A Historical Bio Quiz." Head with question mark made with string and pins.
Who Did That? A Historical Bio Quiz
How well do you know the histories of history’s biggest names?
A roulette wheel showing the number 13. 13 letter word quiz.
13-Letter Word Quiz
Thirteen words, thirteen letters each. It’s your lucky day.
Guinea pig in purple glasses resting on an open book.
Challenging Words You Should Know Vocabulary Quiz Vol. 2
It isn’t linguistic hubris if you can back it up.
Thumbnail for Emoji 2 Quiz. Adapted from asset quizzz696. Emojis (rose, equals, sled) describing the movie "Citizen Kane"
Guess the Movie: Emoji Quiz 2
There are no small roles, only small icons.
Silhouette of hand holding sport torch behind the rings of an Olympic flag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; February 3, 2015.
The Olympics Quiz
Go for the gold by testing your knowledge of the Games.
Quiz thumbnail, "What Happened on this Very Important Date" quiz. A push pin on a calendar
What Very Big Thing Happened on This Day?
Are you up to date on your famous historical dates?
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) tilts its head outside its burrow on Marco Island, Florida. (birds)
Curious Origins of Everyday Words Quiz
Oh, that’s where that comes from…
A gold foil number 12 balloon is held high in the air by male hands; photo taken outdoors on a bright sunny day, the sky is blue with some clouds. A vintage style effects has been added to the image.
12-Letter Words Quiz
A dozen words, a dozen letters each.
Graphic of "60's" with flowers and peace sign. 1960's, decades
That Swinging ’60s Quiz
If bell-bottoms and Beatlemania are your bag, this is the quiz...
Indiana state locator map. United States
Name That U.S. State Quiz
This quiz is all over the map.
Vintage, old-timey world map for Former Names of Current Places Quiz.
Former Names of Current Places Quiz
What is New Amsterdam called today?
Flag of Australia
Name That World Flag!
Our salute to flags from around the world. Can you name the countries...
Elementary school aged girl with large, oversized glasses and pencil, thinking while taking a math test.
Challenging Standardized Test Words Quiz Vol. 3
You’re on your own for the math section.
USA, United States watercolor map Illustration in rainbow colors
50 States, 50 Fun Facts Quiz
Find out something that makes each state great.
A young boy dressed in retro 1980s attire, with bow tie and eyeglasses, wears a light bulb idea invention machine to help him think of the next big idea. (nerd, nerdy, thinker) SEE CONTENT NOTES.
Are You An Idiom Savant? Quiz
Figure out what these figures of speech actually mean.
White rubber duck among yellow ducks stands out from the crowd. Diversity, individuality, difference, minority or independence in business. SEE CONTENT NOTES!
Odd Word Out: Synonyms Quiz
Figure out which word isn't like the others.
Thumbnail for Emoji Quiz. Group of emojis to describe film Forrest Gump. Feather emoji, box emoji, chocolate bar emoji, ping pong emoji, running man emoji, army helmet emoji, shrimp emoji. Quizzes, movies
Guess the Movie: Emoji Quiz
It’s the pictures that got small.
Misspelled words (sequel) thumbnail image (by EB) on original Getty image in background (crumpled piece of paper)
Commonly Misspelled Words Vol. 2 Quiz
Where are those red squiggly underlines when you need them?
Extruded map of the United States of America with states borders on national flag background. (3-d rendering)
Guess the U.S. State by Its Neighbors
See how well you know your boundaries.
Young girl wearing a demin jacket playing the trumpet (child, musical instruments, Asian ethnicity)
Sound Check: Musical Vocabulary Quiz
See how well you know the score.
Gulliver in Lilliput. Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, regains consciousness and finds himself a prisoner of the Lilliputians. From Gulliver's Travels, Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, in Four Parts by Jonathan Swift.
Guess the Literary Illustration Quiz
We show you the art, you guess the literary work. Get the picture?
A Yorkshire terrier dressed up as a veterinarian or doctor on a white background. (dogs)
A Visit with the Word Doctor: Medical Vocabulary Quiz
Give your vocabulary a checkup.
Thumbnail for image quiz: Old Fashioned quiz. Background color changed. Original image asset 254486. Old 8-track audio tapes of different colors. Music, technology
A Good Old-Fashioned Quiz
Can you name these antiquated items?
Woman reading while perched on the edge of a blown-up stack of books.
Little Words, Big Vocabulary Quiz
Time to sweat the small stuff.
Graphic artwork represents music of the seventies - (source file includes the fifties, sixties, eighties, and nineties, 50s, 60s, 70, 80s, 90s, decades)
That Groovy ’70s Quiz
Major events and pop culture of the decade that brought you Watergate...
English language school promotion illustration. Silhouette of a man advertises or sells shouts in a megaphone and emerging from the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack).
Another Great British Vocabulary Quiz, Innit?
A double-decker quiz with words from across the pond.
(Left) Ball of predictions with answers to questions based on the Magic 8 Ball; (right): Rubik's Cube. (toys)
The Dating Game: Which Came First?
Two monumental choices, one right answer.
Steak tartare with raw egg on top. Steak tartare is a dish made with raw ground beef
Name That Dish! Quiz
Some mouthwatering food for thought.
Adhesive yellow note papers with "DON'T FORGET!" message hanging on ropes with clothes pins. (memory, adhesive notes, sticky notes, reminders)
Can You Remember These Mnemonics? Quiz
Fourteen (hopefully) unforgettable terms.
Macaron. Colorful stack of macaron pastries on a table. Sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, almond powder and food clothing. Food, French cuisine, dessert, pastries, cookies
Name That Dessert! Quiz
Hope you’ve saved room for some sweet vocabulary.
Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education)
Australian Vocabulary Quiz
Go beyond the barbie with these bonzer questions about Aussie...
Vintage image of students at desks in a classroom with a teacher standing in the background. (education, learning)
Are You Smarter Than a 1912 Middle Schooler? Quiz
The questions in this quiz are based an eighth-grade exam administered...
Baobab trees, (genus Adansonia) in Madagascar. Baobab trees are categorized under nine species of deciduous trees of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae).
Name that Tree! Quiz
A quiz that’s all bark, no bite.
A brown-colored dog wearing a red-checked shirt with an orange hard helmet and hammer. Labor Day concept, work, jobs.
Odd Jobs Vocabulary Quiz
Work smarter, not harder, to figure out these occupations.
Thumbnail for the American Sign Language (ASL) quiz. The letters q-u-i-z, spelling out "quiz."
American Sign Language Alphabet Quiz
Test your knowledge of the American Sign Language alphabet
Stick figure illustrations holding hands with the Canadian flag.
Spot the Canadian Quiz
Given a group of four famous people, can you figure out which...
Misspelled words thumbnail image (by EB) on original Getty image in background (crumpled piece of paper)
Commonly Misspelled Words Quiz
Autocorrect can’t save you now.
1970s style television set with static on the screen, on a small table with a doily underneath. (retro style)
Pop Culture Vocabulary Quiz
Embiggen, regift, friend zone, and...
Thermonuclear hydrogen bomb, code-named MIKE, detonated in the Marshall Islands in the fall of 1952. Photo taken at a height of 12,000 feet, 50 miles from the detonation site. (Photo 3 of a series of 8) Atomic bomb explosion nuclear energy hydrogen energy
Facts You Should Know: The Cold War Quiz
In Soviet Russia, quiz takes YOU
Two chicks near an egg with a white background (poultry, chick, chickens, birds).
Which Came First? Vocabulary Quiz Vol. 2
Tighty-whities or loosey-goosey? Given a pair...
Woman practicing crane pose or bakasana. Yoga, asana, stretches, stretching, exercise
Name That Yoga Pose Quiz
Stretch out your brain by naming these mind-bending positions
Life-size model of prehistoric Dilophosaurus dinosaur in Dino Park in Novi Sad, Serbia. Taken April 28th, 2016 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Name That Dinosaur! Quiz
You don’t need to be a paleontologist to dig this quiz.
Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. United States
U.S. State Capitals Quiz
From Albany to Trenton, can you name them all?
Illustration of a silhouette of a man ready to cut messy balls of red thread with scissors.
Commonly Confused Words Vocabulary Quiz, Vol. 2
A quiz to (peak/peek/pique) your interest.
Illustrated Utah license plate
Guess the License Plate Quiz
Test your street smarts by placing these plates.
Caption: Through "Death Valley" - one of the Marines of a Leatherneck Company, driving through Japanese machine gun fire while crossing a draw rises from cover for a quick dash forward to another position, Okinawa, 10 May 1945. (World War II)
Famous Figures in American Military History Quiz
 A 16-question salute to American armed forces.
Fallout shelter symbol
What’s That Symbol Mean? Quiz Vol. 2
Having trouble deciding which quiz to take? Consider this a sign.

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