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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Which Roman emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of which country?

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

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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What was the name of the famous Soviet sniper who stood out in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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

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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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What does "Tempus fugit" mean in English?

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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 of the following Pharaohs was known for his unusually long reign of around 66 years?

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

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When did Simon Bolivar die?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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

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

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

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Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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What year did the American Civil War begin?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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Aristotle's father worked at the court of Amyntas III as a?

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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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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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What was the name of the famous Soviet sniper who stood out in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

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Who was the first to be Governor of Hong Kong?

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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Who was the commander of the Union Army from March 1864 to the end of the Civil War?

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

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Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

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

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

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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