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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Who was the first President of the United States?

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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 Egyptian queen with whom Julius Caesar had a romantic liaison?

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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 event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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Who is the only US President in history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office?

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

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Which empire did Alexander the Great aim to conquer but never fully did?

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What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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

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

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

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Who was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt?

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

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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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Which Viking explorer is credited with discovering North America around the year 1000?

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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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What war was said at the time to be "the war to end all wars"?

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

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

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Who was the emperor during the conquest of Dacia, resulting in the vast wealth influx to Rome?

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The photograph features a ceremonial drinking cup in the shape of an animal head or horn, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know to which culture or civilization this object belongs?

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

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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La Malinche was an interpreter and intermediary who aided Hernán Cortés in the conquest of which pre-Hispanic civilization?

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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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Which of the listed Greek philosophers was the founder of early skepticism?

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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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The Vikings traded extensively with which major Byzantine city, often referred to as “Miklagard” in Old Norse?

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