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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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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

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Which American president famously declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) in a speech in Berlin?

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How many of the seven ancient wonders of the world have been lost?

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When did Germany officially reunify after being separated into East and West Germany?

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

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

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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

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

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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 Roman emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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Which Native American tribe is known for building large earthen mounds?

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To where did Roald Amundsen lead a successful expedition in 1911?

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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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Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian 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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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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Julius Caesar's civil war was primarily against which figure?

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

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

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Which Viking explorer is credited with discovering North America around the year 1000?

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

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

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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 emperor was known for his philosophical writings, particularly "Meditations"?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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

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

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

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Which U.S. city was the destination for the famous 1965 civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

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

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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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