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

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In which year was the Berlin Wall built, separating East and West Berlin?

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

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Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

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

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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

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

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Aristotle's father worked at the court of Amyntas III as a?

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Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

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The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

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

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

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Robert E. Lee was married to Mary Anna Custis Lee. Who was she the great-granddaughter of?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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

2 / 20

What does "Veni, vidi, vici" mean in English?

3 / 20

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

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What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?

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What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

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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 was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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The Library of Alexandria was considered one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Who is traditionally thought to have founded it?

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Which American president famously declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) in a speech in Berlin?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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Who was the last Inca Emperor that was killed by the Spaniards in 1533?

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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 was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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Which famous pharaoh had over 100 children and reigned for 66 years?

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

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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