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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Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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

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Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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Do you know to which pre-Columbian civilization the golden ornament in the photograph, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US, is attributed?

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Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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

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Which daughter of Chief Powhatan was the first Native American to be honoured on a U.S. postage stamp?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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Which piece of legislation prohibited racial segregation in public places in the United States?

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

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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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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 last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

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

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Who was the famous statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens?

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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

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Where was Alexander the Great born?

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

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How many of the seven ancient wonders of the world have been lost?

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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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Which emperor was known for his philosophical writings, particularly "Meditations"?

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

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Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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

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