Hidden organizations and their mysteries. Play the Secret Societies and Their Secrets trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This secret society, founded at Yale University in 1832, counts multiple U.S. presidents among its members.
Difficulty: EasyDan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" heavily features this supposedly ancient secret society protecting the bloodline of Jesus Christ.
Difficulty: MediumThis German theologian, author of the influential work True and Complete Preparation, is often credited with writing the Rosicrucian manifestos.
Difficulty: HardFounded in Bavaria in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, this secret society aimed to promote Enlightenment ideals and oppose superstition.
Difficulty: EasyThis Italian secret society, active in the early 19th century, fought for Italian unification and against Austrian rule.
Difficulty: MediumThis 1782 Masonic congress in Germany attempted to settle disputes about Templar origins and resulted in the transformation of the Strict Observance.
Difficulty: HardThis medieval order of warrior monks, founded around 1119, protected Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
Difficulty: EasyThis infamous Friday in October 1307 saw the mass arrest of Knights Templar across France on orders of King Philip IV.
Difficulty: Medium