Epic History Quiz

In what year did the English take over New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it, New York?

Which King of England had six wives?

Emiliano Zapata was the leader of the peasant revolt in the state of Morelos and a key figure in the 1910-1920 revolution of which country?

Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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?

What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

What was the name of the last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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

On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

Which city-state initiated the building of the Parthenon in the 5th century BC?

Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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?

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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

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

Who was the commander of the Union Army from March 1864 to the end of the Civil War?

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

Which god was considered the king of the gods in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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