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 god of death and the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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Which Viking explorer founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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Which mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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

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

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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

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

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What was the name of JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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

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

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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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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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Which foreign crisis is often considered the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War during JFK’s presidency?

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

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

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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

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

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In which century before the Common Era did Aristotle live?

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From around 3,000 B.C., Memphis was the first capital of which ancient civilization?

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

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent which Pharaoh?

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

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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

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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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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War?

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

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