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!

History Quiz

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

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

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What was the name of the Egyptian queen with whom Julius Caesar had a romantic liaison?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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The photograph features a statue known as "William" or "William the hippopotamus", the unofficial mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US. Do you know to which ancient civilization this statue belonged?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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What does "Veni, vidi, vici" mean in English?

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Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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Who was the last Muslim ruler of Granada, effectively ending the Reconquista?

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In which century before the Common Era did Aristotle live?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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Which famous Viking king unified Norway in the late 9th century?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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Who was the second US President to be assassinated whilst in office, on September 19, 1881?

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In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

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

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What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

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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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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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

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

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Which Viking explorer founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland?

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Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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

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

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Who was the French King during the French Revolution?

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

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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Who is the author of the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", which is kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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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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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Do you know which Greek philosopher and orator was Plato's teacher?

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