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

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The Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs, are located in which country?

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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

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Which emperor built the Arch of Constantine to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

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

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which 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 Confederate capital?

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

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

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On which date was Richard III killed in battle?

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Which emperor was known for his philosophical writings, particularly "Meditations"?

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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

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The Library of Alexandria was considered one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Who is traditionally thought to have founded it?

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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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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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Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

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

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Which empire did Alexander the Great aim to conquer but never fully did?

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

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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver on November 19, 1863?

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

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

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Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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Which Norse goddess was associated with love, fertility, and battle?

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Which famous French painter is known for the series of paintings named "Water Lilies"?

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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