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

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Which event marked the start of the Great Depression?

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Wanli and Hongxi were two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty in which country?

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The Great Northern or Nordic War, fought in the first half of the 18th century, was a war between Russia and?

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Who was the youngest president in U.S. history?

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

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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?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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Who was the leader of the Gallic tribes that Caesar defeated?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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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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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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

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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 mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

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

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

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

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Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962?

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

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Meaning “The Senate and the People of Rome” in translation, what four-letter abbreviation did Roman legions bear on their standard?

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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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What was the name of the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation?

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What does "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean in English?

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What was the name of the last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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

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Which event marked the start of the Great Depression?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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

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What was the name of the famous Soviet sniper who stood out in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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