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 leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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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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What is the meaning of "Per aspera ad astra" in English?

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

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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Do you know how many exhibits are housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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What was the name of the American researcher who discovered the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in 1911?

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

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Which Native American code talkers were instrumental in World War II?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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Who was the first to be Governor of Hong Kong?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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

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Which battle marked the turning point of the American Civil War?

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Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

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

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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

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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 times did Alexander the Great marry?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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What was the cause of Alexander the Great's death?

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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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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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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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Which was the supreme god in the Ancient Egyptian pantheon?

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Do you know to which pre-Columbian civilization the golden ornament in the photograph, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US, is attributed?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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Which event is often considered as the beginning of the Cold War?

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Which Pharaoh's tomb, discovered in 1922, gave us most of our knowledge about Ancient Egypt due to its excellent preservation?

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

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

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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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