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

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

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

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

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

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When was NATO founded?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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

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

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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

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

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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Which of the listed works was written by Plato?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln born?

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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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 was the name of the first successful English colony in America?

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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Which Viking king became the first ruler of a unified England in 1016?

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

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In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

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

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

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

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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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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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From around 3,000 B.C., Memphis was the first capital of which ancient civilization?

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

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

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Who was the leader of Persia during the Battle of Marathon in the First Persian War?

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

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What was the cause of Alexander the Great's death?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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What was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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The photograph features a statue known as "William" or "William the hippopotamus", the unofficial mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US. Do you know to which ancient civilization this statue belonged?

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Which emperor built the Arch of Constantine to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

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