History isn’t just a sequence of dates and battles — it’s a rich tapestry woven from revolutions, empires, discoveries, and the lives of everyday people. This world history quiz will test your knowledge across continents and centuries, from the ancient world to the modern age. Whether you're a seasoned history buff or just brushing up on old interests, these 15 thoughtfully crafted questions will challenge your memory, make you think critically, and perhaps even teach you something new. So take a moment, channel your inner historian, and see how well you really know the grand story of humanity.
Which Roman Emperor was assassinated on the Ides of March?
Nero
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Caligula
Which empire or Kingdom was ruled by the Capetian dynasty for over 300 years?
The Capetian dynasty, also known as the House of France, was of Frankish origin. It descended from the Robertians through the male line and was related to the Karlings (Carolingians) through female lines.
Holy Roman Empire
Ottoman Empire
French Kingdom
Swedish Kingdom
Who was the longest-reigning British monarch before Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Victoria's reign lasted 63 years, from 1837 to 1901
Victoria
George III
Henry VIII
Edward VII
The “Edict of Milan” in 313 AD granted religious tolerance to which group?
Jews
Buddhists
Christians
Pagans
Which 20th-century event began on October 29, 1929?
End of World War I
Wall Street Crash
The Second Boer War
Pearl Harbor attack
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the New World between which two countries?
Spain and Italy
Portugal and Spain
England and France
Netherlands and Spain
The “Scramble for Africa” intensified after the discovery of...
Oil in East Africa
Gold and diamonds in Southern Africa
Natural gas in West Africa
Silver and copper in North Africa
The Khmer Empire, famous for Angkor Wat, was located in present-day:
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
What innovation did Johannes Gutenberg introduce in 15th-century Europe?
Compass
Printing press
Telescope
Steam engine
In 1066, William the Conqueror defeated Harold II at which battle?
Hastings
Agincourt
Stamford Bridge
London
What sparked the Taiping Rebellion in 19th-century China?
Led by Hong Xiuquan. He established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom over large portions of southern China, with himself as its "Heavenly King"
Foreign invasions
Economic collapse
A religious movement
Mongol resurgence
Who wrote The Prince, a political treatise on power and statecraft?
Thomas More
Niccolò Machiavelli
Erasmus
Dante Alighieri
The Marshall Plan was primarily intended to...
Rebuild Europe after World War II
Rebuild Europe after World War I
Contain communism in Asia
Aid colonial independence movements
What was the name of the ship on which Charles Darwin sailed to the Galápagos Islands?
The Endeavour
The Beagle
The Discovery
The Resolution
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Nicholas I
Alexander III
Nicholas II
Katherine the Great
Curious Explorer
You’ve got a good start, and there’s no shame in learning. History is a vast ocean, and you've dipped your toes in. Keep diving in — there’s always more to uncover in the past!
Solid work! You've explored history's major roads and byways, and you’ve got the map in your mind to prove it. A bit more study and you'd make a fine docent at any world heritage site.
Impressive! You clearly have a commanding knowledge of world history. Your memory stretches across centuries, and your curiosity has kept your sense of the past sharp. Museums should be calling you for consultations!
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