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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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Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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

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

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What was the name of the settlement of colonists that grew up on the site of today's city of New York in the 17th century?

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

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

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La Malinche was an interpreter and intermediary who aided Hernán Cortés in the conquest of which pre-Hispanic civilization?

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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

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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 which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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In what year did Simon Bolivar proclaim the First Republic of Venezuela?

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

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

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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 Northern or Nordic War, fought in the first half of the 18th century, was a war between Russia and?

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What was the name of the Confederate capital?

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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 which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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

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Which of the listed Greek philosophers was the founder of early skepticism?

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

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

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

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What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

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Which modern-day South American state was the birthplace of the Inca Empire?

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

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What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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

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Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

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Who was the French King during the French Revolution?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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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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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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Which continent was the former Inca Empire located on?

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

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