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Which Century Did They Live In?

This history quiz asks you: What century did these famous people live in?

Shai K. 2/20/2024

From the wisdom of ancient philosophers to the boldness of Renaissance visionaries, this quiz invites you to traverse time, identifying when these historical figures left their indelible marks on the world. Perfect for history aficionados and curious minds alike, each question is a gateway to the past, testing your understanding of the timeline of human brilliance. Let's test your historic knowledge right now.

The revolutionary general and first president of the United States George Washington lived in which century?

16th century

17th century

18th century

19th century

Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine and military leader, lived during which century?

12th century

9th century

17th century

15th century

Which of these historical figures lived during the 2nd Century?

Marcus Aurelius

Julius Caesar

Alexander the Great

Charlemagne

All of these figures lived in the 18th century EXCEPT:

Marie Antoinette

Voltaire

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Queen Victoria of England

In which century did Isaac Newton live?

12th Century

15th Century

19th Century

17th Century

Which of these famous historical figures lived during the 16th century?

Rembrandt

William Shakespeare

Napoleon Bonaparte

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

In which century did Leonardo da Vinci live?

13th Century

11th Century

15th Century

17th Century

All of these figures lived in the 15th Century except:

Christopher Columbus

Isabella I queen of Spain

Montezuma

Elizabeth I queen of England

In what century did Alexander the Great, the renowned conqueror and king of ancient Macedonia, live?

5th century AD

4th century BC

12th century BC

1th century AD

Which of these figures lived during the 14th century?

Marco Polo

Genghis Khan

Martin Luther

Joan of Arc

All of these figures lived in the 13th Century except:

William Wallace

Marco Polo

Genghis Khan

Martin Luther

Which of these scientists lived during the 17th century?

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Nicolaus Copernicus

Charles Darwin

Which of these historical figures lived during the 8th Century AD?

Charlemagne

Genghis Khan

Richard the Lionheart

Alfred the Great

In which century did Genghis Khan found the Mongol Empire?

15th Century

9th Century

7th Century

13th Century

All of these figures lived in the 5th century BC EXCEPT:

Socrates

Pericles

Confucius

Julius Caesar

Try Again...

History's a bit of a jumbled puzzle for you right now, isn't it? All those centuries, kings, artists, and explorers can easily blur together. Don't get discouraged! Start with simple timelines of major world events and famous people. Focus on one era at a time, and soon you'll be placing those figures in history with more confidence.

Not Bad!

You've got a good foundation in history! Some major figures and their times are clear in your mind, but others are still a bit hazy. Why not revisit those tricky centuries? Brush up on major events and see how certain people fit into those broader historical periods. Maybe try a quiz focused on just one century at a time?

History Aficionado

Impressive! You clearly have a knack for placing figures in time. History excites you, and you've invested time in studying the past. Ready for a new challenge? Tackle historical biographies that delve into a single person's era in-depth. Or try exploring how famous people from different centuries may have influenced one another!

Historical Expert

Outstanding! History is your playground, and you navigate those centuries with ease. Your interest in the past is clearly deep-rooted. Think about exploring historical debates, comparing the different ways historians analyze important events or figures. Or perhaps you're ready to contribute your own historical insights by writing or researching?

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