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

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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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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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

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

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

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

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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What was the primary reason for the Senate's opposition to Caesar?

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

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

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What is the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?

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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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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 last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt?

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

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In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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

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Who was the president of the USA during the Civil War?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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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 president of the United States during World War II?

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

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Which of the listed Greek philosophers was the founder of early skepticism?

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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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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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

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