Dive into the Epic History Quiz and tackle 20 unique questions each time you play, with new ones drawn from our extensive database. Prove your historical expertise by answering more than 18 questions correctly, and you’ll earn a downloadable PDF of History Chronicles Magazine Vol 1. Start the quiz now and see if you can rise to the challenge!

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Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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Which U.S. city was the destination for the famous 1965 civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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Robert E. Lee was married to Mary Anna Custis Lee. Who was she the great-granddaughter of?

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Who was the god of death and the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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

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

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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Do you know which Greek philosopher and orator was Plato's teacher?

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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Who was the famous statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens?

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The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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What was the name of the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation?

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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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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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What was the Viking name for the region in northern France that they settled and ruled?

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Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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Who is known as the 'Little Corporal' in French history?

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Which of the listed Greek philosophers was the founder of early skepticism?

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Which significant cultural artifact was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt?

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Which famous Viking king unified Norway in the late 9th century?

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What was the name of the college where Lee served as president after the war?

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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Who was the second US President to be assassinated whilst in office, on September 19, 1881?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

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