Famous Robberies
1 / 15Notorious heists and thefts in history
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The Great Train Robbery of 1963 took place in which country, netting the thieves over 2.6 million pounds?
About Famous Robberies
Notorious heists and thefts in history Famous Robberies packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. The Great Train Robbery of 1963 took place in which country, netting the thieves over 2.6 million pounds?
Answer: England
2. Which famous painting was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia?
Answer: Mona Lisa
3. The Brink's robbery of 1950, one of the largest in U.S. history at the time, took place in which city?
Answer: Boston
4. In 2003, diamonds worth an estimated $100 million were stolen from a vault in which Belgian city?
Answer: Antwerp
5. D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane in 1971 and parachuted away with $200,000. The flight departed from which city?
Answer: Portland
Frequently asked questions
Is Famous Robberies free to play?
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How long does Famous Robberies take?
Most players finish Famous Robberies 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 Robberies?
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.
Can I print Famous Robberies?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
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