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When was the Warsaw Pact established?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

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

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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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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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What was the main reason for the outbreak of the American Civil War?

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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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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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Who was the emperor during the conquest of Dacia, resulting in the vast wealth influx to Rome?

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

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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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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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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Which Viking saga tells the story of the Greenlanders and their voyages to North America?

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

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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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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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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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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 Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe?

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

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Do you know in which century before the Common Era did the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, known for the Pythagorean theorem, live?

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

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What was the Viking name for the region in northern France that they settled and ruled?

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Which Native American code talkers were instrumental in World War II?

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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American 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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Which U.S. city was the destination for the famous 1965 civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

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

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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In what year was Julius Caesar born?

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

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On which date was Richard III killed in battle?

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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

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In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte lead the expedition to Egypt?

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