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Epic History Quiz

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

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln first elected as President of the United States?

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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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Which Native American tribe was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890?

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Which Viking explorer founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

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What was the capital city of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

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

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Wanli and Hongxi were two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty in which country?

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What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

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

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

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

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

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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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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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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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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 first emperor to be assassinated?

2 / 20

Meaning “The Senate and the People of Rome” in translation, what four-letter abbreviation did Roman legions bear on their standard?

3 / 20

Which event started the American Revolution?

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Which Viking warrior is remembered for dying heroically at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, marking the end of the Viking Age?

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When did Germany officially reunify after being separated into East and West Germany?

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Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln was a member of which political party?

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What was the name of the last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

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Who was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and known for her iconic bust?

Nefertit

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Which German general was also known by the nickname Desert Fox?

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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 first Prime Minister of Australia?

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To where did Roald Amundsen lead a successful expedition in 1911?

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

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Which military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

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

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

18 / 20

When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

19 / 20

What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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

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