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 famously sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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What was the name of the Egyptian queen with whom Julius Caesar had a romantic liaison?

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

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

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

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Who was the youngest president in U.S. history?

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

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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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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