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 Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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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 first President of the United States?

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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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

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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?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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What was the name of the Confederate capital?

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

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

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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

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

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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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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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

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In which century before the Common Era did Aristotle live?

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

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

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Which American president famously declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) in a speech in Berlin?

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Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

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Which battle marked the end of the Gallic Wars?

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Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe?

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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

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

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What date is considered the start of World War II?

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

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

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