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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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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

4 / 20

What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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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?

6 / 20

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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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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The photograph features a statue known as "William" or "William the hippopotamus", the unofficial mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US. Do you know to which ancient civilization this statue belonged?

9 / 20

In what year was Julius Caesar born?

10 / 20

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

11 / 20

On which island did Napoleon die?

12 / 20

What was the name of the Inca Empire's capital?

13 / 20

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

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Which Viking saga tells the story of the Greenlanders and their voyages to North America?

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

16 / 20

What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

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

18 / 20

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

19 / 20

What opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955?

20 / 20

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

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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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When was the Warsaw Pact established?

2 / 20

Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of which country?

3 / 20

What was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

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What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

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

8 / 20

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

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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?

10 / 20

What was the main reason for the outbreak of the American Civil War?

11 / 20

When was NATO founded?

12 / 20

In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

13 / 20

Who is known as the 'Little Corporal' in French history?

14 / 20

What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

15 / 20

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

16 / 20

Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

17 / 20

What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

18 / 20

In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

19 / 20

Who was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and known for her iconic bust?

Nefertit

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Julius Caesar played a significant role in the conquest of Gaul. How long did the Gallic Wars last?

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