Epic History Quiz

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

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

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?

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

In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

Machu Picchu, discovered in the early twentieth century, is a lost city of which civilization?

Who was the last Muslim ruler of Granada, effectively ending the Reconquista?

What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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?

How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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

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

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

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?

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

On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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

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

Do you know which Greek philosopher and orator was Plato's teacher?