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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What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

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Which continent was the former Inca Empire located on?

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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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What was the name of Alexander the Great's father?

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Which battle marked the end of the Gallic Wars?

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In which year was the Berlin Wall built, separating East and West Berlin?

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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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Which U.S. city was the destination for the famous 1965 civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

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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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What was the primary reason for the Senate's opposition to Caesar?

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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Wanli and Hongxi were two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty in which country?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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What does the Latin phrase "Carpe diem" mean in English?

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What is the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?

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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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Which of the following Pharaohs was known for his unusually long reign of around 66 years?

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In what year did Christopher Columbus reach the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola on his first voyage?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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Who is known as the 'Little Corporal' in French history?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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

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Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

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What does "Veni, vidi, vici" mean in English?

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

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

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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

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In which century before the Common Era did Aristotle live?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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Which was the supreme god in the Ancient Egyptian pantheon?

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

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

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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