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

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What opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955?

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What was the name given to the massive temple complex near Luxor, considered one of the most important religious sites in Ancient Egypt?

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In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

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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 president of the United States during World War II?

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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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Emiliano Zapata was the leader of the peasant revolt in the state of Morelos and a key figure in the 1910-1920 revolution of which country?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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Meaning “The Senate and the People of Rome” in translation, what four-letter abbreviation did Roman legions bear on their standard?

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Which significant cultural artifact was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt?

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

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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What was the name of Alexander the Great's father?

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What is the English translation of "In vino veritas"?

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

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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

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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 of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent which Pharaoh?

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The Great Northern or Nordic War, fought in the first half of the 18th century, was a war between Russia and?

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

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

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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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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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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Which emperor built the Arch of Constantine to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

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

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Which city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79?

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Which Roman emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?

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What date is considered the start of World War II?

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