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!

History Quiz

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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What opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955?

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Which continent was the former Inca Empire located on?

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

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean 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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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver on November 19, 1863?

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What does "Veni, vidi, vici" mean in English?

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Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

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

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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

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What was the main reason for the outbreak of the American Civil War?

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Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

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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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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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

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To where did Roald Amundsen lead a successful expedition in 1911?

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What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

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About which President was Walt Whitman’s poem Oh Captain, My Captain written?

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

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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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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Julius Caesar supposedly proclaimed “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) when he crossed which river?

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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What was the cause of Alexander the Great's death?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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Which famous French painter is known for the series of paintings named "Water Lilies"?

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Who was the president of the United States during World War II?

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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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