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All Hail the Kings and Queens Quiz
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How well do you know these historic members of society's upper echelon? Take our HowStuffWorks quiz and find out.
The French History Quiz
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Think you know your Louis XIV from your Louis XVIII, your Mitterrand from your Chirac? Take this French history quiz to find out.
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
What are the origins of democracy?
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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Test Your Knowledge Of Countries Around The Globe With This Jeopardy-Style Quiz!
Hey, armchair travelers! Can't afford to get new stamps in your passport? Take our countries of the world quiz instead! Just for extra fun, we've set this one up Jeopardy-style, with all the answer choices in the form of questions. Good luck!
Can You Get More Questions Correct Than the Prime Minister of Canada?
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The prime minister has to know a whole lot of facts about the country. Often there are facts that even citizens of the country might not know. Do you t​hink you can prove this wrong? Then let's see how well you know Canada!
How Dictators Work
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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.
Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.