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Current Events by Year, 1990-present

One question per year since 1990.

Music by Year, 1990-2009

One question per year about the music industry. Can you answer them all?

2000s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 2000s?

The 20th Century

Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 20th century?

1980s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1980s?

2010 Year in Review

It seems like just yesterday.

Movies by Year, 1990-2009

Answer these questions about movies and actors. One per year since 1990.

2012 Year in Review

A year of trivial obsessions for the most part.

2010s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 2010s?

Current Events by Year, 1970–1989

1986: This space shuttle explodes.

2011 Year in Review

Name these facts about current events and trends from the year 2011.

2013 Year in Review

Name these facts about current events and trends from the year 2013.

The 19th Century

Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 19th century?

1940s Decade Quiz

Try to answer these questions about the 1940s.

1970s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1970s?

1960s Decade Quiz #1

Can you answer these ancient history questions?

NBA Basketball by Year, 1970–1999

We give you one question about NBA basketball for every year from 1970 until 1999. Can you answer them all?

1950s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1950s?

1990s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1990s?

1930s Decade Quiz

Try to answer these questions about the 1930s.

The 16th Century

Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 16th century?

The 11th and 12th Century

Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the years 1001–1200?

Current Events by Year, 1910-1929

1917: Bolsheviks overthrow the government in this country.

Current Events by Year, 1930-1949

Ancient Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times.

2016 Year in Review

Name these facts about current events and trends from the year 2016.

20th Century A-Z

For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1901-2000.

The 15th Century

This explorer "discovers" the New World.

1910s Decade Quiz

Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1910s?

The 17th Century

Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 17th century?

Current Events by Year, 1950-1969

1969: This person becomes the first human to walk on the moon.

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Taken	Quiz
82,538	Current Events by Year, 1990-present One question per year since 1990.
68,650	Music by Year, 1990-2009 One question per year about the music industry. Can you answer them all?
65,188	2000s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 2000s?
54,277	The 20th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 20th century?
45,730	1980s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1980s?
44,612	2010 Year in Review It seems like just yesterday.
43,864	Movies by Year, 1990-2009 Answer these questions about movies and actors. One per year since 1990.
41,018	2012 Year in Review A year of trivial obsessions for the most part.
39,826	2010s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 2010s?
39,190	Current Events by Year, 1970–1989 1986: This space shuttle explodes.
36,478	2011 Year in Review Name these facts about current events and trends from the year 2011.
33,866	2013 Year in Review Name these facts about current events and trends from the year 2013.
33,596	The 19th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 19th century?
32,022	1940s Decade Quiz Try to answer these questions about the 1940s.
31,638	1970s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1970s?
30,868	1960s Decade Quiz #1 Can you answer these ancient history questions?
30,822	NBA Basketball by Year, 1970–1999 We give you one question about NBA basketball for every year from 1970 until 1999. Can you answer them all?
30,635	1950s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1950s?
30,169	1990s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1990s?
30,043	1930s Decade Quiz Try to answer these questions about the 1930s.
29,701	The 16th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 16th century?
29,292	The 11th and 12th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the years 1001–1200?
28,836	Current Events by Year, 1910-1929 1917: Bolsheviks overthrow the government in this country.
28,500	Current Events by Year, 1930-1949 Ancient Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times.
27,968	2016 Year in Review Name these facts about current events and trends from the year 2016.
27,781	20th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1901-2000.
27,553	The 15th Century This explorer "discovers" the New World.
26,539	1910s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1910s?
26,489	The 17th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 17th century?
26,119	Current Events by Year, 1950-1969 1969: This person becomes the first human to walk on the moon.
25,596	The 14th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 14th century?
25,227	1920s Decade Quiz Try to answer these questions about the 1920s.
24,905	The 21st Century Quiz Can you name these notable people, places, and things from the 21th century?
24,889	The 18th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 18th century?
24,116	1960s Decade Quiz #2 More ancient history questions!
23,884	2014 Year in Review One country made a lot of mischief this year.
23,299	2019 Year in Review Can you name these things that happened in the year 2019?
22,246	1900s Decade Quiz Can you answer these questions from the decade of 1900-1909?
22,109	19th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1801-1900.
22,094	2017 Year in Review Answer these questions about current events and trends from the year 2017.
22,055	Music by Year, 1970-1989 One question per year about the music industry. Can you answer them all?
21,538	1860s Decade Quiz Try to answer these questions about the 1860s.
21,495	1880s Decade Quiz Try to answer these questions from the 1880s.
21,344	1890s Decade Quiz Can you answer these questions from the 1890s?
21,255	2015 Year in Review A dentist shot a lion and it was a very big deal.
21,192	18th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1701-1800.
20,866	NFL Football by Year, 1967–1999 We give you one question about NFL football for every year from 1967 until 1999. Can you answer them all?
20,315	The 13th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the 13th century?
18,815	1870s Decade Quiz Try to answer these questions about the 1870s.
18,118	2017 News Stories - Name the Country Can you name the countries related to these news stories from the year 2017?
18,001	2020 News Stories - Name the Country Can you name the countries related to these news stories from the year 2020?
17,631	2020 Year in Review Can you name these people, places, and things that made news in the year 2020?
16,974	NBA Basketball by Year, 2000–present We give you one question about NBA basketball for every year since 2000. Can you answer them all?
16,879	1840s Decade Quiz Question #1: What crop's failure triggered the Great Famine in Ireland?
16,424	2016 News Stories - Name the Country Can you name the countries related to these news stories from the year 2016?
16,370	MLB Baseball by Year, 1960–1989 We give you one question about Major League baseball for every year from 1960 until 1989. Can you answer them all?
16,134	The 9th and 10th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the years 801–1000?
15,643	2018 News Stories - Name the Country Can you name the countries related to these news stories from the year 2018?
15,530	2016 Obituaries Name these notable people who left us in 2016.
15,457	2021 News Stories - Name the Country Can you name the countries related to these news stories from the year 2021?
15,450	1850s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1850s?
14,779	Movies by Year, 1970-1989 One question per year about movies and actors.
14,711	Quiz on the Year 2001 It feels like yesterday, but it was oh-so-long ago.
14,400	Quiz on the Year 1997 Can you answer these questions about things that happened twenty years ago?
13,788	Quiz on the Year 2000 Can you answer these questions about things that happened 20 years ago?
13,750	Figures From the 18th Century Name these famous people from the 1700's.
12,943	The 7th and 8th Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the years 601–800?
12,515	2019 News Stories - Name the Country Can you name the countries related to these news stories from the year 2019?
12,492	17th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1601-1700.
11,581	1790s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1790s?
11,504	2020 Year in Review - The United States Can you name these people, places, and things that made news in the United States in 2020?
11,239	1800s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the decade of 1800–1809?
10,892	16th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1501-1600.
10,507	Quiz on the Year 1998 Can you answer these questions about things that happened in the year 1998?
10,218	14th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1301-1400.
10,037	1810s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1810s?
9,987	1820s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1820s?
9,806	1830s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1830s?
9,665	15th Century A-Z For each letter of the alphabet, guess these answers related to the years 1401-1500.
9,664	The 1st and 2nd Century Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the years 1–200 AD?
9,485	The 5th and 6th Century Quiz Can you guess these notable people, places, and things from the years 401–600 AD?
9,292	1780s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1780s?
9,272	1770s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1770s?
8,870	NFL Football by Year, 2000–present We give you one question about NFL football for every year from 2000 until the present. Can you answer them all?
7,752	Quiz on the Year 1908 Can you name these people, places, and things from the year 1908?
5,669	2014 Obituaries
5,618	2013 Obituaries
5,284	Name a Valid Year
4,983	MLB Baseball by Year, 1990–present We give you one question about Major League baseball for every year since 1990. Can you answer them all?
3,845	2012 Obituaries
2,255	1760s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1760s?
2,015	8th and 9th Century History
1,998	1750s Decade Quiz Do you have what it takes to answer these questions about the 1750s?
1,736	10th Century History
1,442	Events of 1968
1,399	Figures From the 19th century
1,320	The 5th and 6th Century BC
847	The 1st and 2nd Century BC Quiz
832	Events of 1959
733	2021 Year in Review