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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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Who was the second US President to be assassinated whilst in office, on September 19, 1881?

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Which Viking god was known as the Allfather and the god of wisdom, poetry, and war?

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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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From around 3,000 B.C., Memphis was the first capital of which ancient civilization?

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

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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

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

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

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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

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How many of the seven ancient wonders of the world have been lost?

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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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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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

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Which military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

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Who was the French King during the French Revolution?

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Which of the following Greek architectural orders features volutes in the capital and a base?

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

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What was the name of the Inca Empire's capital?

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

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

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

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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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What was the name of the last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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

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

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What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

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Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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