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Quiz: John F. Kennedy

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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What was the name of JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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Which foreign crisis is often considered the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War during JFK’s presidency?

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

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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

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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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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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What does the Latin phrase "Carpe diem" mean in English?

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In which year was the Berlin Wall built, separating East and West Berlin?

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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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Aristotle's father worked at the court of Amyntas III as a?

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

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In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte lead the expedition to Egypt?

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What was the name of Alexander the Great's horse?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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Which Viking king became the first ruler of a unified England in 1016?

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Which of the following Greek architectural orders features volutes in the capital and a base?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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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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The photograph features one of the most significant works of Islamic calligraphy, created in the 9th and 10th centuries, and is kept in the Metropolitan Museum. Do you know by which name this work is known?

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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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Which structure is known as the 'Sphinx' in Egypt?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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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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