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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Which structure is known as the 'Sphinx' in Egypt?

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What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

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Lycurgus of Athens, a famous philosopher and orator, is among other things known as someone who successfully managed?

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

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

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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Who was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt?

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

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

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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 Native American tribe is known for building large earthen mounds?

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

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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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Which city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79?

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

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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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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Which Pharaoh's tomb, discovered in 1922, gave us most of our knowledge about Ancient Egypt due to its excellent preservation?

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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 of the following Greek architectural orders features volutes in the capital and a base?

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

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

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What is the Bastille Day and when is it celebrated?

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

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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Who was the last Inca Emperor that was killed by the Spaniards in 1533?

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What was the name of the movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the USA?

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What opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955?

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

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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Who was the god of death and the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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