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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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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Which Viking king became the first ruler of a unified England in 1016?

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La Malinche was an interpreter and intermediary who aided Hernán Cortés in the conquest of which pre-Hispanic civilization?

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

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Which King of England had six wives?

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The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

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Which Viking saga tells the story of the Greenlanders and their voyages to North America?

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What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American history?

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Which significant cultural artifact was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt?

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

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

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Which modern-day South American state was the birthplace of the Inca Empire?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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

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In the days before European colonists arrived at the site of today's city of New York, what was the name of the Indian tribe that lived there?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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

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

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The photograph features a statue known as "William" or "William the hippopotamus", the unofficial mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US. Do you know to which ancient civilization this statue belonged?

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Julius Caesar played a significant role in the conquest of Gaul. How long did the Gallic Wars last?

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Which of the following was a significant city founded by Alexander the Great?

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Which American president famously declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) in a speech in Berlin?

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What was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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

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The photograph features one of the most significant works of Islamic calligraphy, created in the 9th and 10th centuries, and is kept in the Metropolitan Museum. Do you know by which name this work is known?

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

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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

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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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Do you know in which century before the Common Era did the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, known for the Pythagorean theorem, live?

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Julius Caesar's civil war was primarily against which figure?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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Who was the president of the United States during World War II?

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Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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

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