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Hollywood What If Quiz

Who else could have voiced Darth Vader? Which comedian could have been in Forrest Gump?
Flags of the world against blue sky. Countries, International. Globalization, global relations, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland, Palestine, Japan. Homepage 2010, arts and entertainment, history and society

Which Country Is Larger By Population? Quiz

Come to your census and figure out which of these countries have more people.

New Quizzes

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 and mood rings.
(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.
US Map with red pin on Dallas, Texas. Name that U.S. City quiz.
Guess the U.S. City
Can you pin down the names of these places?
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Human eyelashes under magnifcation. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human eyelash mites
Name That Magnified Object!
Can you figure out what these common items are when they're extremely...
Male muscle, man flexing arm, bicep curl.
Facts You Should Know: The Human Body Quiz
We've got you covered from head to toe.
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.
High school student frowns and feeling stressed after reading question about SAT test examination in a classroom (testing, education, teenager)
Challenging Standardized Test Words Quiz: Vol. 1
Here are 20 terms to help you score 1600. Find the answer that...
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
You’ve heard of a herd of cattle, but what is a group of jellyfish...
Name that Thing - Clothing, composite image: balaclava, barrette, corset, jodhpurs
Name That Thing: Clothing
Try this one on for size.
Book Jacket of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by American children's author illustrator Eric Carle (born 1929)
Classic Children’s Books Quiz
Hope you are very hungry for kids’ literature trivia.
Young chimpanzee dressed in a shirt and sweater vest, scratching his head thinking. (primates)
Wild Words from the Animal Kingdom Vocabulary Quiz
Find out if you are vulpine or asinine.
Scattered vinyl records 45s. (music)
One-Hit Wonders Quiz
So-called “one-hit wonders” achieve fame for only a brief period...
Composite thumbnail image of four colors from Name More Colors quiz
Name Even More Colors!
Talk like a pro at an art supply store
Gemini. Zodiac pictorial representation or symbol. In astrology, Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac. Its period is May 21 to June 21. It is represented by twins.
Name the Zodiac Sign Quiz
Can you identify representations of the astrological signs of...
Flag of Australia
Name That World Flag!
Our salute to flags from around the world. Can you name the countries...
Laundry (washing, drying, ironing, cleaning) symbols set. Icons, vector illustration
What's That Symbol Mean?
Can you tell the difference between an ampersand and an octothorpe?
The famous Tunnel View at Yosemite
Name That U.S. National Park Quiz
Can you tell Yellowstone from Yosemite?
Publicity still with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman from the motion picture film "Casablanca" (1942); directed by Michael Curtiz. (cinema, movies)
Best Picture Movie Quote Quiz
Take this quiz or you may regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not...
Flag of France
France: A History Quiz
What French woman was arrested for wearing men’s clothing? What...
Wheat Field with Cypresses, oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh, 1889; in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, 73 x 93.4 cm.
Name that Painter!
Can you tell a Monet from a Manet?
YOLO "You Only Live Once" written in bright colors and repeated on a purple background (acronym, slang)
Slang Through the Ages Vocabulary Quiz
Find out if you’re a space cadet or the bee’s knees.
closeup of ten dollar bill. Alexander Hamilton, money, currency
What’s On Your Money Quiz
Do you have the skills to know your bills?
pigeon. pigeon and dove. member of the order Columbiformes, family Columbidae
Ultimate Bird Trivia Quiz
See if you will soar with the eagles or go the way of the dodo.

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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

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
You’ve heard of a herd of cattle, but what is a group of jellyfish called?
The cheetah is the fastest land animal over short distances. It has become an endangered species in Africa, and is almost extinct in Asia. Cheetah mother with young. Cheetah cubs
Moms of the Animal Kingdom Quiz
The mother of all animal quizzes.
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.

Geography & Travel

USA, United States watercolor map Illustration in rainbow colors
50 States, 50 Fun Facts Quiz
Find out something that makes each state great.
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 fruit banned in several places? Take a trip around the world in this study of global cuisine.
Michigan map rotated for use in quizzes
Guess the Rotated U.S. State Quiz
Practice your geographical skills with this twisted test.

World History

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 for you.
(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.
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

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...
(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.
US Map with red pin on Dallas, Texas. Name that U.S. City quiz.
Guess the U.S. City
Can you pin down the names of these places?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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