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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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

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Who is known as the 'Little Corporal' in French history?

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

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Which Pharaoh's tomb, discovered in 1922, gave us most of our knowledge about Ancient Egypt due to its excellent preservation?

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

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Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962?

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

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

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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What was the name of the movement that advocated for women's right to vote in the USA?

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

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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What was the name of the prince who accepted Christianity in Kievan Russia?

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What does the Latin phrase "Carpe diem" mean in English?

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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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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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Which structure is known as the 'Sphinx' in Egypt?

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

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

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

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What is the name of the revolutionary leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule?

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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

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What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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Who was the last Muslim ruler of Granada, effectively ending the Reconquista?

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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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In the days before European colonists arrived at the site of today's city of New York, what was the name of the Indian tribe that lived there?

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Emiliano Zapata was the leader of the peasant revolt in the state of Morelos and a key figure in the 1910-1920 revolution of which country?

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In which year was the Berlin Wall built, separating East and West Berlin?

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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Julius Caesar's civil war was primarily against which figure?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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