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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What was the primary reason for the Senate's opposition to Caesar?

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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 the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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What was the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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What was the name of the Confederate capital?

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In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

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Who was the youngest president in U.S. history?

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

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Which ship dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod on November 21 1620 after a ten-week voyage from the Old World?

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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 main cause of the War of 1812?

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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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 scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation?

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

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

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

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver on November 19, 1863?

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

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Which of the following was a significant city founded by Alexander the Great?

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What is the name of the river that was crucial to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?

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

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

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

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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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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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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

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