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 century did Alexander the Great live?

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Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

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

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Julius Caesar played a significant role in the conquest of Gaul. How long did the Gallic Wars last?

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Which event marked the start of the Great Depression?

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

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

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What was the name of the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation?

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

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

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What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American history?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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What is the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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Which battle marked the turning point of the American 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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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe?

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Where did the official surrender of the Confederate Army take place?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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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 military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

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

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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In what year did Christopher Columbus reach the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola on his first voyage?

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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Which Roman emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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

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What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

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What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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Which battle marked the turning point of the American Civil War?

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

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Which King of England had six wives?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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What was the name of the settlement of colonists that grew up on the site of today's city of New York in the 17th century?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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