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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What was the name of the Egyptian queen with whom Julius Caesar had a romantic liaison?

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What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

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Aristotle was a student of which famous Greek orator and philosopher?

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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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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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What was the name of the prince who accepted Christianity in Kievan Russia?

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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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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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Who is the author of the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", which is kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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Who was the leader of Persia during the Battle of Marathon in the First Persian War?

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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Lycurgus of Athens, a famous philosopher and orator, is among other things known as someone who successfully managed?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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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 was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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

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

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What was the name of the prince who accepted Christianity in Kievan Russia?

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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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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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Which Norse goddess was associated with love, fertility, and battle?

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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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When did Germany officially reunify after being separated into East and West Germany?

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What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American history?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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

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Who was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)?

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

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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