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Epic History Quiz

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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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Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln was a member of which political party?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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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 significant city founded by Alexander the Great?

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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Which piece of legislation prohibited racial segregation in public places in the United States?

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

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

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

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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 first Roman emperor?

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

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Meaning “The Senate and the People of Rome” in translation, what four-letter abbreviation did Roman legions bear on their standard?

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

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What year did the American Civil War begin?

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Who was the president of the USA during the Civil War?

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

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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 event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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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 commander of the Union Army from March 1864 to the end of the Civil War?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln first elected as President of the United States?

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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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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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In what year did the English take over New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it, New York?

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Who was the god of death and the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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

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

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What was the name of the prince who accepted Christianity in Kievan Russia?

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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 JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

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Which continent was the former Inca Empire located on?

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Which piece of legislation prohibited racial segregation in public places in the United States?

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What is the name of the river that was crucial to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?

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

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In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte lead the expedition to Egypt?

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