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

1 / 20

Which Roman emperor completed the Colosseum?

2 / 20

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

3 / 20

In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

4 / 20

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

5 / 20

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

6 / 20

Which Viking explorer is credited with discovering North America around the year 1000?

7 / 20

Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

8 / 20

Which mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

9 / 20

Machu Picchu, discovered in the early twentieth century, is a lost city of which civilization?

10 / 20

In what year did the English take over New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it, New York?

11 / 20

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

12 / 20

Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

13 / 20

What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

14 / 20

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

15 / 20

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

16 / 20

When were the first British colonies established in Australia?

17 / 20

What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

18 / 20

In what year did the first Europeans discover New Zealand?

19 / 20

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

20 / 20

What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

Your score is

 

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

1 / 20

Robert E. Lee was married to Mary Anna Custis Lee. Who was she the great-granddaughter of?

2 / 20

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

3 / 20

What was the name given to the massive temple complex near Luxor, considered one of the most important religious sites in Ancient Egypt?

4 / 20

What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American history?

5 / 20

What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

6 / 20

Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

7 / 20

In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte lead the expedition to Egypt?

8 / 20

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

9 / 20

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

10 / 20

Do you know how many exhibits are housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

11 / 20

Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

12 / 20

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

13 / 20

Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln was a member of which political party?

14 / 20

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

15 / 20

What is the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?

16 / 20

Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

17 / 20

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

18 / 20

When did Germany officially reunify after being separated into East and West Germany?

19 / 20

Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of which country?

20 / 20

Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

Your score is

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
History Chronicles
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.