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!

History Quiz

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

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What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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Who was the famous statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens?

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Which of the listed Greek philosophers was the founder of early skepticism?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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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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Which mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

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

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

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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

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In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Which famous Viking king unified Norway in the late 9th century?

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

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

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

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

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Which event marked the start of the Great Depression?

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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The Reconquista refers to:

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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When did Germany officially reunify after being separated into East and West Germany?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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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 Inca Empire's capital?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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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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Who was the first to be Governor of Hong Kong?

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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