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In the days before European colonists arrived at the site of today's city of New York, what was the name of the Indian tribe that lived there?

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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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In what year did Simon Bolivar proclaim the First Republic of Venezuela?

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What name, taken from the port in Devon, England from where they had set sail, was given to the colony founded in Massachusetts in 1620 by the pilgrims?

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Which Native American tribe was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890?

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Which event is often considered as the beginning of the Cold War?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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Who was the famous botanist who traveled with Captain Cook on his first voyage?

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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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

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What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

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Who was the French King during the French Revolution?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Who was the president of the United States during World War II?

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

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Which of the following Pharaohs was known for his unusually long reign of around 66 years?

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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 was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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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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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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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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In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

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Which event started the American Revolution?

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Who is the only US President in history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

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

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

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Which of the following Pharaohs was known for his unusually long reign of around 66 years?

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Who was the famous statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens?

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

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

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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

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