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 Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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

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What was the US policy of preventing the spread of communism known as?

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Which Viking god was known as the Allfather and the god of wisdom, poetry, and war?

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Which U.S. city was the destination for the famous 1965 civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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What was the name of the prince who accepted Christianity in Kievan Russia?

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

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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What was the name of JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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

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Which of the following Greek architectural orders features volutes in the capital and a base?

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Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

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The Rosetta Stone, crucial for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, was written in three scripts. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

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

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Julius Caesar played a significant role in the conquest of Gaul. How long did the Gallic Wars last?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver on November 19, 1863?

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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 god was considered the king of the gods in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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Which Viking saga tells the story of the Greenlanders and their voyages to North America?

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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Aristotle was a student of which famous Greek orator and philosopher?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

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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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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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

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

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Which Native American code talkers were instrumental in World War II?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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What did Robert E. Lee do after the Civil War?

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Which event is often considered as the beginning of the Cold War?

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Which structure is known as the 'Sphinx' in Egypt?

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Which event is considered the start of the American Civil War?

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

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