Famous Forgeries
1 / 15Notable art forgeries, document fakes, and counterfeiters
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Han van Meegeren was a famous Dutch forger who created fake paintings attributed to which Old Master?
About Famous Forgeries
Famous Forgeries is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Notable art forgeries, document fakes, and counterfeiters A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Han van Meegeren was a famous Dutch forger who created fake paintings attributed to which Old Master?
Answer: Vermeer
2. The 'Hitler Diaries,' published in 1983, were exposed as forgeries created by whom?
Answer: Konrad Kujau
3. The Piltdown Man, discovered in 1912, was a famous forgery in which field?
Answer: Paleontology
4. Frank Abagnale Jr., whose life was depicted in the movie 'Catch Me If You Can,' was known for forging what?
Answer: Checks and identity documents
5. Mark Hofmann was an American forger and murderer who specialized in forging documents related to which religious group?
Answer: Church of Latter-day Saints
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Famous Forgeries?
Famous Forgeries has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Famous Forgeries free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Famous Forgeries — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Famous Forgeries take?
Most players finish Famous Forgeries in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Forgeries?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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