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 was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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

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Who was the leader of the Gallic tribes that Caesar defeated?

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

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

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

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Which battle marked the end of the Gallic Wars?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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

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

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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What was the name of the famous Soviet sniper who stood out in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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

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

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In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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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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Which German general was also known by the nickname Desert Fox?

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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

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Who is the author of the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", which is kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

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Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln was a member of which political party?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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

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

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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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

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