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Quiz: John F. Kennedy

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In which year did John F. Kennedy become President of the United States?

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Who famously sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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What was the name of JFK’s famous inaugural speech quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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What space program did JFK famously support during his presidency?

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

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

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How many children did John F. Kennedy have?

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

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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 country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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What was the name of the alliance formed by Greek city-states to resist the Persians in the Second Persian War?

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Which King of England had six wives?

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

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Who was Napoleon's only legitimate child?

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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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When was NATO founded?

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In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

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What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?

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What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

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Who was the emperor during the conquest of Dacia, resulting in the vast wealth influx to Rome?

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

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Which number president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln?

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

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

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

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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 Simon Bolivar proclaim the First Republic of Venezuela?

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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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Where was Alexander the Great born?

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