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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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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Which Native American code talkers were instrumental in World War II?

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What was the Viking name for the region in northern France that they settled and ruled?

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What was the US policy of preventing the spread of communism known as?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

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Which daughter of Chief Powhatan was the first Native American to be honoured on a U.S. postage stamp?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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Which event is considered the start of the American Civil War?

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

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

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Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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On which date was Richard III killed in battle?

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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

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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 emperor built the Arch of Constantine to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

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What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

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

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Which Viking explorer is credited with discovering North America around the year 1000?

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

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Who was the last Muslim ruler of Granada, effectively ending the Reconquista?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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Who was the last Inca Emperor that was killed by the Spaniards in 1533?

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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 of Ancient Greece fought against Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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The Library of Alexandria was considered one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Who is traditionally thought to have founded it?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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