Epic History Quiz

Who was the first European to sail into New York Harbor?

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

Which foreign crisis is often considered the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War during JFK’s presidency?

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

Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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

Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

What was the name given to the massive temple complex near Luxor, considered one of the most important religious sites in Ancient Egypt?

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Julius Caesar supposedly proclaimed “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) when he crossed which river?

Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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

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?

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

Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

Which significant cultural artifact was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt?