Do You Know Enough History for This Quiz?

Do you have a passion for history and a love for things that happened in the past? Then this quiz should be just right for you, as we have 12 challenging historical questions for you to answer. No expertise needed, just a bit of historical knowledge and a good sense of logic!
 
 
What year did the United States become a country?
1776
1492
1792
1876
 
 
Which countries fought in the 100 years war?
Spain and Portugal
England and France
The United States and Vietnam
Israel and Jordan
 
 
Which one survived the longest, the Western Roman Empire or the Eastern Roman Empire?
Western Roman Empire with Rome as Capital
Eastern Roman Empire with Constantinople as Capital
 
 
Who was Jimmy Hoffa?
An American labor union leader
A bank robber who disappeared
A gangster who ruled Denver
A famous Senator who fought for civil rights in the 1960s
 
 
What year did the tragic Boston Marathon bombing take place?
2003
2009
2013
2017
 
 
Who was the last Russian president before Vladimir Putin first took office in 2000?
Boris Yeltsin
Dmitry Medvedev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Lev Kamenev
 
 
How many years has Elizabeth II been queen?
68 years
70 years
45 years
35 years
 
 
Who assassinated Julius Caesar?
His wife
His son
His senators
His political rival
 
 
In what country did Napoleon suffer his final defeat?
Spain
France
Italy
Belgium
 
 
How many times did King Henry VIII of England marry?
6
4
3
2
 
 
What Civil War general was eventually elected as President of the United States?
Ulysses S. Grant
Andre Johnson
Rutherford B. Hayes
Chester A. Arthur
 
 
What country did Vietnam declare its independence from in 1945?
China
France
Portugal
England
Perhaps it's time to try again...
It may be time to brush up on your history a bit. There's no need to fret though since we're sure that with a little more care and attention you'll be able to get much better results on your next attempt. While many people find it easy to disregard what happened in the past, the wise know that there's much that can be learned from it!
Good Job!
Good show! From your answers it is clear that you know your history pretty well. Even though your score isn't perfect, you show enough enthusiasm for the subject matter to be considered an amateur historian, and with further study you could quite easily become an expert! Make sure to share this quiz with your friends and family to see if they're as knowledgeable as you are!
A Historical History Expert!
Absolutely incredible! Your knowledge of history is sublime. You are a keen lover of history. The world truly is better off with you in it, since without people like you, we'd be cursed to keep repeating the same historical mistakes over and over again. Make sure to share this quiz with your friends and family to see if they're as knowledgeable as you are.
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