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

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

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Do you know how many exhibits are housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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Which Native American tribe was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890?

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What year did the American Civil War begin?

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Which military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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

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Which emperor built the Arch of Constantine to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

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Which Viking explorer is credited with discovering North America around the year 1000?

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Which event marked the start of the Great Depression?

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

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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Where did the official surrender of the Confederate Army take place?

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The Vikings traded extensively with which major Byzantine city, often referred to as “Miklagard” in Old Norse?

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Which pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter?

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Where was Alexander the Great born?

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

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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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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 Native American tribe was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890?

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In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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Which Viking explorer is credited with discovering North America around the year 1000?

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Which Pharaoh's tomb, discovered in 1922, gave us most of our knowledge about Ancient Egypt due to its excellent preservation?

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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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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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In what year did the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York occur?

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

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What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

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

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What year did the American Civil War begin?

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Meaning “The Senate and the People of Rome” in translation, what four-letter abbreviation did Roman legions bear on their standard?

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What was the name given to the massive temple complex near Luxor, considered one of the most important religious sites in Ancient Egypt?

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