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!

History Quiz

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

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What was the name of the Confederate capital?

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Who was the second US President to be assassinated whilst in office, on September 19, 1881?

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

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

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

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

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Which American president famously declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) in a speech in Berlin?

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Which of the following was a major legislative focus of JFK's presidency?

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Where did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War?

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What was the name of the Inca Empire's capital?

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

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What date is celebrated as Victory over Fascism Day?

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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How many of the seven ancient wonders of the world have been lost?

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

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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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Which structure is known as the 'Sphinx' in Egypt?

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

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The photograph features a ceremonial drinking cup in the shape of an animal head or horn, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know to which culture or civilization this object belongs?

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

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

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What was the name of the Egyptian queen with whom Julius Caesar had a romantic liaison?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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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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Which Viking god was known as the Allfather and the god of wisdom, poetry, and war?

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Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

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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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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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What is the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?

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In which century before the Common Era did Aristotle live?

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The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

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Which Pharaoh's tomb, discovered in 1922, gave us most of our knowledge about Ancient Egypt due to its excellent preservation?

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In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

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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 in which century before the Common Era did the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, known for the Pythagorean theorem, live?

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Which city-state initiated the building of the Parthenon in the 5th century BC?

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What was the name of the college where Lee served as president after the war?

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