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

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Which was the supreme god in the Ancient Egyptian pantheon?

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Wanli and Hongxi were two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty in which country?

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

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

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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 name of the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation?

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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 name of the prince who accepted Christianity in Kievan Russia?

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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 Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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

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Which of the following Greek architectural orders features volutes in the capital and a base?

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

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When was the Warsaw Pact established?

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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In what year did the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York occur?

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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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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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What was the name of the last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

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Which empire did Alexander the Great aim to conquer but never fully did?

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On which date was Richard III killed in battle?

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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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 emperor to be assassinated?

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Who was the famous botanist who traveled with Captain Cook on his first voyage?

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

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What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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