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

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Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

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The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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Who was the famous historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of which country?

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

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What was the name of the settlement of colonists that grew up on the site of today's city of New York in the 17th century?

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

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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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What name, taken from the port in Devon, England from where they had set sail, was given to the colony founded in Massachusetts in 1620 by the pilgrims?

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What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

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Who was the youngest president in U.S. history?

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

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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Which mathematician supposedly had a Eureka moment in the bath?

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

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

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

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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Which famous pharaoh had over 100 children and reigned for 66 years?

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

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

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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Which event started the American Revolution?

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How many terms did Abraham Lincoln serve as President?

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

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What was Lincoln's main profession before entering politics?

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Who was the first European explorer to discover New Zealand?

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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

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

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

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

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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