Are you a history buff or just curious about one of America’s greatest presidents? Test your knowledge with our Abraham Lincoln quiz! Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about this iconic leader and his remarkable life.

Quiz: Abraham Lincoln

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln first elected as President of the United States?

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver on November 19, 1863?

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What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

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Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln was a member of which political party?

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Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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Historical Challenge: Can You Conquer the Past?

Answer more than 18 questions correctly, and you will win a copy of History Chronicles Magazine Vol 1! Take our interactive history quiz now and put your knowledge to the test!

History Quiz

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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Which city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79?

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What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

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What was the name of the movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the USA?

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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What is the meaning of "Per aspera ad astra" in English?

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What was the name of the settlement of colonists that grew up on the site of today's city of New York in the 17th century?

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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Emiliano Zapata was the leader of the peasant revolt in the state of Morelos and a key figure in the 1910-1920 revolution of which country?

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Which emperor was known for his philosophical writings, particularly "Meditations"?

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Who was the famous botanist who traveled with Captain Cook on his first voyage?

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent which Pharaoh?

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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