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!

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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What name, taken from the port in Devon, England from where they had set sail, was given to the colony founded in Massachusetts in 1620 by the pilgrims?

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

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

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When was NATO founded?

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

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What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

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Which significant cultural artifact was discovered during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt?

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

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What is the term for a large gathering area that was the center of public life in ancient Greek cities?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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

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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 first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Who is the author of the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", which is kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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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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What was the name of the Confederate capital?

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Which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to when he was elected President?

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What was the name of the American researcher who discovered the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in 1911?

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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 is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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Britain annexed Hong Kong as a result of which war?

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

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When was the Warsaw Pact established?

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

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Which famous Viking king unified Norway in the late 9th century?

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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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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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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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What is the English translation of "In vino veritas"?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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Where does the name Europe find its origin?

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What was the US policy of preventing the spread of communism known as?

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