History Quiz

Epic History Quiz

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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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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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

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

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In what year did Christopher Columbus reach the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola on his first voyage?

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

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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

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

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Which Native American code talkers were instrumental in World War II?

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

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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

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

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Which mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

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

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

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

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

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Who was the famous botanist who traveled with Captain Cook on his first voyage?

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Which empire did Alexander the Great aim to conquer but never fully did?

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Julius Caesar's civil war was primarily against which figure?

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Which city-state of Ancient Greece fought against Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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Which event is often considered as the beginning of the Cold War?

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In what year did Simon Bolivar proclaim the First Republic of Venezuela?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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Wanli and Hongxi were two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty in which country?

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What was Robert E. Lee's position in the Confederate Army?

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Who was the French King during the French Revolution?

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe?

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What was the name of JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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Which battle marked the end of the Gallic Wars?

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

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

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent which Pharaoh?

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