History Quizzes
Test your grasp of history with the quizzes found here. Periods may include ancient history, 20th Century, and everything in between. Remember the old adage: "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."
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- What kind of Japanese warrior are you?[by: Exposed, rated: 4.06rated: 4.06/5, published: Apr 22, 2017]
During the Sengoku period of Japan, which lasted roughly from the late 1400s to the mid 1600s, a great number of Japanese barons and feudal lords vied for…
- What Type of Woman Would You Be in a Past Life?[by: Effy, rated: 3.8rated: 3.8/5, published: Oct 30, 2013]
Imagine being born in a different era. What role would you have had?
- How well do you know history?[by: Fuller Loney, rated: 4.25rated: 4.25/5, published: Sep 6, 2023]
If you dream of becoming a Major General, this is the quiz for you. From the Roman Empire to WWII, you can truly express yourself by seeing how you will go…
- Piracy and Privateering in the Early Modern Period[by: Murdoch/Abernethy, rated: 3.36rated: 3.36/5, published: Apr 24, 2021]
A sunny afternoon at sea on the twenty-fourth of April, 1715. You are the master of merchant vessel plying off of Barbados. Suddenly, a call from above:…
- What Historical Empire Are You?[by: SharkPawner115, rated: 4.12rated: 4.12/5, published: May 25, 2014]
What is empire? Is empire a loose word used to fit any large regime, or is it more than that? Is empire a title fitted for the brave colonial people of the…
- Do you know your Dambusters?[by: Morgaine, rated: 3.67rated: 3.67/5, published: Feb 13, 2007]
There are a great deal many people out there who know their aviation history well, especially in the case of the Dambusters. But yet, not many people out…
- Revolutionary War Quiz[by: Julia, rated: 4.44rated: 4.44/5, published: Apr 12, 2017]
Are you an expert on the American Revolutionary War? This quiz will test your knowledge of basic facts.
- The Americas Test[by: Bob, rated: 4rated: 4/5, published: Apr 12, 2011]
You may be smart, a lot of people are in this world. But the real question is... How many people in this world are geniuses when it comes to studying the…
- How Well Do You Know World History?[by: J.M.W., rated: 3.81rated: 3.81/5, published: Dec 18, 2006]
See where you rank in the knowledge of the past. Are you a history expert or a mere novice? Let's see if you can earn a passing grade.
- What revolutionary icon are you?[by: citizen, rated: 3.25rated: 3.25/5, published: Nov 3, 2011]
Revolutionaries come in many types. Which one are you most closely aligned with?
- U.S History Quiz[by: Sir Kraus, rated: 3.15rated: 3.15/5, published: Jul 4, 2010]
I see a lot of American-educated people who do not know even the basics of their countries laws, or creation. Take this test to see how well you can do!
- Are you good at history?[by: Jamal Agaba, rated: 3rated: 3/5, published: Aug 19, 2022]
History, the study of the past. The subject that makes sense of human kind and the world, clearly explaining their origins and possible future. History is…
- Which Dictator Are You?[by: Bryan, rated: 2.99rated: 2.99/5, published: Jan 4, 2007]
History has shown us time and again that despite the knowledge man has obtained from his past, dictators and evil figures throughout history still prevail in…
- Black History Quiz[by: Kyera, rated: 2.99rated: 2.99/5, published: Jan 14, 2008]
History is not something that comes directly to ones mind.Some facts are a given,and some takes deep research.If many people took the time and read maybe once…
- Great Depression-World War II[by: Heather Sorrell, rated: 2.84rated: 2.84/5, published: Apr 26, 2011]
Check how much you've learned about US history in the period of the Depression and WWII.
- The New Negro Movement[by: Ideana, rated: 2.76rated: 2.76/5, published: Mar 9, 2010]
So what did you and I both learn today? Well you got to broaden your knowledge in U.S History, specifically in the 'New Negro Movement' and I learned that…
- The Nobel Peace Prize Quiz[by: aanton, rated: 2rated: 2/5, published: Nov 20, 2014]
Knowledge is not inherent. You acquire it with time. Here's a small opportunity to test how much you know about a subject. Do you have it in you to hit the…
- Could You Pass My History Final?[by: Laura Jean, rated: 1.56rated: 1.56/5, published: Jun 26, 2007]
Gorging on hot dogs. Drinking beer. Blowing stuff up. Sure, we all know what most people end up doing on July 4th, but do you really know why we do it?
Ancient Quizzes
Find them on our Ancient page.
Middle Ages Quizzes
- Which Medieval Weapon would you wield?[by: Kaylun, rated: 3.8rated: 3.8/5, published: Oct 15, 2007]
If you were placed in the medieval era, what would be your weapon of choice? Find out.
- What European Era would You be a Princess/Prince?[by: Sauron, rated: 4.84rated: 4.84/5, published: Mar 25, 2023]
This quiz will tell you which era of Europe you would be a royal. Will you be a medieval princess in the 1400s? Or perhaps a 900s anglo saxon prince? Take the…
- Which medieval stereotype are you?[by: gishkiman, rated: 4.11rated: 4.11/5, published: Nov 7, 2009]
The medieval times were an age of darkness and an age of light. They were and age of death and an age of life. An age of old and of new. An age of normality…
- How pretty would you be in Western Europe in the Dark Ages?[by: Scholar, rated: 3.34rated: 3.34/5, published: Jul 7, 2020]
In the Dark Ages of Western Europe, a very specific kind of person was considered a desirable life partner. Do you qualify? Take the quiz to find out!
- What Type of Medieval Merchant Are You?[by: Broken Pancreas Boy, rated: 2.91rated: 2.91/5, published: Mar 5, 2012]
Medieval times were cool. They had kings, jousts, nobles, merchants, and more. This is based on medieval merchants. They sold different items such as food,…
Recent History Quizzes
- How well do you remember 2015?[by: Brooke Madeline, rated: 2.4rated: 2.4/5, published: Dec 28, 2015]
Time sure does fly. Can you still remember events of 2015? Find out.
Wars and Conflicts Quizzes
Find them on our Wars and Conflicts page.
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