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 youngest president in U.S. history?

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

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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What is the name of the river that was crucial to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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

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The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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

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What was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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Robert E. Lee was married to Mary Anna Custis Lee. Who was she the great-granddaughter of?

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Which military academy did Robert E. Lee attend?

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Which god was considered the king of the gods in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

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Which daughter of Chief Powhatan was the first Native American to be honoured on a U.S. postage stamp?

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

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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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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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

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What number president was Abraham Lincoln?

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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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Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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

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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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