Solving Crimes of the Centuries

Welcome to the 'Solving Crimes of the Centuries' quiz! Test your knowledge about some of the most intriguing and infamous crimes that have captivated the world throughout history.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which infamous serial killer was known as the 'Whitechapel Murderer' and terrorized London in the late 19th century?

  1. Jack the Ripper
  2. Ted Bundy
  3. Jeffrey Dahmer
  4. John Wayne Gacy
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1920s, a series of mysterious poisonings occurred in New York City, targeting wealthy individuals. What was the name of the poisoner responsible for these crimes?

  1. The Mad Bomber
  2. The Zodiac Killer
  3. The Boston Strangler
  4. The Poisoner of New York
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which notorious bank robber and outlaw gained fame for his daring heists and escapes during the Great Depression era in the United States?

  1. Jesse James
  2. Billy the Kid
  3. Al Capone
  4. John Dillinger
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1960s, a series of unsolved murders occurred in the Zodiac Killer case, leaving cryptic messages and symbols at crime scenes. Where did these crimes primarily take place?

  1. San Francisco
  2. Los Angeles
  3. New York City
  4. Chicago
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which infamous serial killer was known as the 'Night Stalker' and terrorized California in the 1980s?

  1. Ted Bundy
  2. Jeffrey Dahmer
  3. Richard Ramirez
  4. John Wayne Gacy
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1990s, a series of bombings occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, targeting various locations including the Centennial Olympic Park. What was the name of the bomber responsible for these attacks?

  1. The Unabomber
  2. The Oklahoma City Bomber
  3. The Atlanta Bomber
  4. The Boston Bomber
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'BTK Killer' and terrorized Wichita, Kansas, for decades?

  1. Ted Bundy
  2. Jeffrey Dahmer
  3. Dennis Rader
  4. John Wayne Gacy
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the early 2000s, a series of sniper attacks occurred in the Washington, D.C., area, leaving multiple victims dead and injured. Who was the primary suspect in these attacks?

  1. John Allen Muhammad
  2. Lee Boyd Malvo
  3. Charles Whitman
  4. Timothy McVeigh
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Green River Killer' and targeted women in the Seattle area during the 1980s and 1990s?

  1. Ted Bundy
  2. Jeffrey Dahmer
  3. Gary Ridgway
  4. John Wayne Gacy
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2010s, a series of bombings occurred at the Boston Marathon, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Who was responsible for these attacks?

  1. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
  2. Tamerlan Tsarnaev
  3. Eric Rudolph
  4. Timothy McVeigh
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Golden State Killer' and terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s?

  1. Ted Bundy
  2. Jeffrey Dahmer
  3. Joseph James DeAngelo
  4. John Wayne Gacy
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1950s, a series of murders occurred in New York City, targeting young women and leaving cryptic messages at crime scenes. What was the name of the killer responsible for these crimes?

  1. The Mad Bomber
  2. The Zodiac Killer
  3. The Boston Strangler
  4. The Lipstick Killer
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Son of Sam' and terrorized New York City in the 1970s?

  1. Ted Bundy
  2. Jeffrey Dahmer
  3. David Berkowitz
  4. John Wayne Gacy
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1930s, a series of kidnappings occurred in the United States, targeting wealthy individuals and demanding large ransoms. What was the name of the gang responsible for these crimes?

  1. The Barker-Karpis Gang
  2. The Dillinger Gang
  3. The Bonnie and Clyde Gang
  4. The Ma Barker Gang
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Milwaukee Cannibal' and targeted young men in the Milwaukee area during the 1990s?

  1. Ted Bundy
  2. Jeffrey Dahmer
  3. John Wayne Gacy
  4. Dennis Rader