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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On which two Japanese cities did the U.S. drop atomic bombs in August 1945?

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What was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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Which state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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La Malinche was an interpreter and intermediary who aided Hernán Cortés in the conquest of which pre-Hispanic civilization?

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

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Which god was considered the king of the gods in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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When was the First Battle of El Alamein fought?

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

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

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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 battle marked the end of the Gallic Wars?

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Which battle marked the end of Napoleon's rule as the French Emperor?

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

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