Epic History Quiz

In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

What was the name of the settlement of colonists that grew up on the site of today's city of New York in the 17th century?

Which foreign crisis is often considered the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War during JFK’s presidency?

Where did the official surrender of the Confederate Army take place?

Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

In what year did the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York occur?

What did Robert E. Lee do after the Civil War?

What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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

Which Native American tribe was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890?

What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

Who was the French King during the French Revolution?

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

Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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

In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

What does "Memento mori" mean in English?