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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What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

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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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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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

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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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

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

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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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Where did the official surrender of the Confederate Army take place?

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What was the name of the movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the USA?

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold 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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Where was Alexander the Great born?

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

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

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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

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

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

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Which continent was the former Inca Empire located on?

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What was the name of the movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the USA?

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

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Who was the leader of Persia during the Battle of Marathon in the First Persian War?

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The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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

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Which Roman emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?

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

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

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of which country?

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What war was said at the time to be "the war to end all wars"?

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Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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