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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Which mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

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What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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

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What was the name of the movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the USA?

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Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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In which century before the Common Era did Aristotle live?

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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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 Alexander the Great's horse?

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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In the days before European colonists arrived at the site of today's city of New York, what was the name of the Indian tribe that lived there?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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

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