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

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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Do you know which Greek philosopher and orator was Plato's teacher?

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What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

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

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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

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Aristotle was a student of which famous Greek orator and philosopher?

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What was the name given to the massive temple complex near Luxor, considered one of the most important religious sites in Ancient Egypt?

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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

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What was the given name of the hugely popular first wife of Juan Perón, leader of Argentina?

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Who was the first to be Governor of Hong Kong?

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

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The Rosetta Stone, crucial for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, was written in three scripts. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

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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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Who was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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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 state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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

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Which famous pharaoh had over 100 children and reigned for 66 years?

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Machu Picchu, discovered in the early twentieth century, is a lost city of which civilization?

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

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

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

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What is the English translation of "In vino veritas"?

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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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

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

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

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What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

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