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 North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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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 state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?

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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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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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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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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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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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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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The photograph features a ceremonial drinking cup in the shape of an animal head or horn, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know to which culture or civilization this object belongs?

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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 is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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When was NATO founded?

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When was the Warsaw Pact established?

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

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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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 did Simon Bolivar die?

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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 North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War?

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

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Which structure is known as the 'Sphinx' in Egypt?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln first elected as President of the United States?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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Which of the following was a significant city founded by Alexander the Great?

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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

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What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

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