Epic History Quiz

Who was the famous botanist who traveled with Captain Cook on his first voyage?

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

Who is the only US President in history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office?

What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

Which battle was a significant victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes over the U.S. Army?

Which foreign crisis is often considered the most dangerous confrontation of the Cold War during JFK’s presidency?

Lycurgus of Athens, a famous philosopher and orator, is among other things known as someone who successfully managed?

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

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?

In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

Which Viking saga tells the story of the Greenlanders and their voyages to North America?

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

What was the main reason for the outbreak of the American Civil War?

What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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

In what year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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

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

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

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