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Are you a history buff? Our quizzes are for you! Test your knowledge of the great historical periods, landmark events, famous people and civilizations that have shaped the world as we know it today.

Our history quizzes are a fun and educational way to relive key moments in human history. With a varied selection of questions, you can test your knowledge on topics ranging from antiquity to the 21st century, including the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, industrial and political revolutions.

Do you know who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence? Do you know the dates of major battles such as Hastings and Waterloo? Can you identify iconic figures such as Napoleon, Cleopatra and Martin Luther King? Our history quizzes are designed to help you answer all these questions while enriching your historical knowledge.

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Who is the first Merovingian king?

2Merovech

1Chlodio

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The first Merovingian king was Merovech, a legendary 5th-century Frankish chieftain considered to be the dynastic ancestor of the Merovingian line of Frankish kings.

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The first Merovingian king was Merovech, a legendary 5th-century Frankish chieftain considered to be the dynastic ancestor of the Merovingian line of Frankish kings.

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Which battle ends the American Civil War?

1The battle of Appomattox

2The Battle of Chattanooga

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The battle of Appomattox ended the Civil War, even though the fighting did not stop immediately.

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The battle of Appomattox ended the Civil War, even though the fighting did not stop immediately.

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Who was Iris in Greek mythology?

2Messenger of the gods

1Goddess of the Moon

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In Greek mythology, Iris is the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow. She links Olympus to Earth and faithfully serves Hera.

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In Greek mythology, Iris is the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow. She links Olympus to Earth and faithfully serves Hera.

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How old was Louis XIV when he became king?

15 years old

213 years old

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Louis XIV became King of France at the age of 5, in 1643, on the death of his father, Louis XIII. His mother, Anne of Austria, assumed the regency.

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Louis XIV became King of France at the age of 5, in 1643, on the death of his father, Louis XIII. His mother, Anne of Austria, assumed the regency.

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Who is the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence?

1Thomas Jefferson

2George Washington

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The project is assigned to a committee of five representatives (John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson). Thomas Jefferson eventually developed a draft and became the principal author of the text.

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The project is assigned to a committee of five representatives (John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson). Thomas Jefferson eventually developed a draft and became the principal author of the text.

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Who is Mars in Roman mythology?

2God of war

1God of underworld

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In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war and the legendary father of Romulus and Remus. He embodies the military strength and protection of Rome.

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In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war and the legendary father of Romulus and Remus. He embodies the military strength and protection of Rome.

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Who won the Battle of Verdun in 1916?

1France

2Germany

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The Battle of Verdun in 1916 resulted in a strategic victory for France, after months of fierce fighting against the German army.

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The Battle of Verdun in 1916 resulted in a strategic victory for France, after months of fierce fighting against the German army.

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What was the name of LΓ©on Blum's political party in 1936?

2SFIO

1PCF

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In 1936, LΓ©on Blum was a member of the SFIO (French Section of the Workers' International) and led the Popular Front government.

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In 1936, LΓ©on Blum was a member of the SFIO (French Section of the Workers' International) and led the Popular Front government.

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When was the Gutenberg Bible printed?

21455

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The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed using movable type, was completed around 1455 in Mainz, Germany, by Johannes Gutenberg.

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The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed using movable type, was completed around 1455 in Mainz, Germany, by Johannes Gutenberg.

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What was the rank of the French officer of Alsatian origin and of Jewish faith Alfred Dreyfus?

1Captain

2Marshal

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Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French army. Wrongly accused of espionage in 1894, he was at the heart of the Dreyfus Affair, a major legal scandal.

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Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French army. Wrongly accused of espionage in 1894, he was at the heart of the Dreyfus Affair, a major legal scandal.

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