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

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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

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Which Norse goddess was associated with love, fertility, and battle?

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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 Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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Do you know how many exhibits are housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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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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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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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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Julius Caesar supposedly proclaimed “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) when he crossed which river?

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Which city-state initiated the building of the Parthenon in the 5th century BC?

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What does "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean in English?

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Which battle marked the end of the Gallic Wars?

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Who was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and known for her iconic bust?

Nefertit

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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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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What date is considered the start of World War II?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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

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Who was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)?

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In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte lead the expedition to Egypt?

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

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What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

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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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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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Which city-state of Ancient Greece fought against Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

13 / 20

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

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

15 / 20

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

16 / 20

In what year was Abraham Lincoln first elected as President of the United States?

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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?

18 / 20

What was Robert E. Lee's position in the Confederate Army?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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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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