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 youngest president in U.S. history?

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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

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

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

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Which event is often considered as the beginning of the Cold War?

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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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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Do you know to which pre-Columbian civilization the golden ornament in the photograph, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US, is attributed?

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

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World War II started with Germany attacking which country?

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In what year did Christopher Columbus reach the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola on his first voyage?

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

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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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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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Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

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Aristotle was a student of which famous Greek orator and philosopher?

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In which year was Robert E. Lee born?

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Which pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter?

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

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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Which Native American tribe is known for building large earthen mounds?

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What does "Tempus fugit" mean 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 second US President to be assassinated whilst in office, on September 19, 1881?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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Which event is considered the start of the American Civil War?

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In what year did the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York occur?

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On which island did Napoleon die?

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Julius Caesar supposedly proclaimed “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) when he crossed which river?

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Which city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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What was the name of the Allied operation to evacuate forces from Dunkirk?

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

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