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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In which year was the Berlin Wall built, separating East and West Berlin?

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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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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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The First Triumvirate was a political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and whom else?

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What is the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?

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On which date was Richard III killed in battle?

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Aristotle's father worked at the court of Amyntas III as a?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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

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What was the given name of the hugely popular first wife of Juan Perón, leader of Argentina?

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Which pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter?

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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?

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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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 space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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

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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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

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What was the US policy of preventing the spread of communism known as?

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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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Aristotle's father worked at the court of Amyntas III as a?

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

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Which Viking king became the first ruler of a unified England in 1016?

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

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The Vikings traded extensively with which major Byzantine city, often referred to as “Miklagard” in Old Norse?

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

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

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What is the meaning of "Per aspera ad astra" in English?

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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What was the name of Alexander the Great's horse?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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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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The First Triumvirate was a political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and whom else?

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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 "In vino veritas"?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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