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 is the meaning of "Per aspera ad astra" in English?

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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

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

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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Who was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt?

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Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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What does "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean in English?

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What was the name of the American researcher who discovered the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in 1911?

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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From around 3,000 B.C., Memphis was the first capital of which ancient civilization?

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Which Native American tribe is known for building large earthen mounds?

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Which famous Viking king unified Norway in the late 9th century?

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What is the English translation of "In vino veritas"?

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

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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 does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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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 the name of Alexander the Great's father?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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

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What was the given name of the hugely popular first wife of Juan Perón, leader of Argentina?

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

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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

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

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