History Quiz

Travel from ancient Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall. How many dates, rulers and turning points can you place?

How to play History Quiz

• Every round draws 10 random questions from our history question bank. You will not see the same question again until you have worked through the whole category.
• Tap or click an answer, or press 1–4 or A–D on a keyboard. The right answer turns green, a wrong pick turns red, and a short explanation appears.
• Press Next (or Enter) to move on. Every correct answer scores 100 points, and answering several in a row adds a growing streak bonus (up to +125).
• Turn on the optional 20-second timer for a speed bonus. If time runs out, the question counts as missed.
• At the end you get your score and a review of every question you missed, with the correct answers.

Controls

• 1–4 or A–D: choose an answer
• Enter or Space: next question

Tips

• Anchor dates help: 1066, 1492, 1776, 1789 and 1945 come up again and again.
• Read the explanation even when you are right; it often hints at another question.

FAQ

Which periods are covered?

Questions span ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, the age of exploration, revolutions and the 20th century.

Is there American history in this quiz?

Yes. Alongside world history there are questions on US history, such as the Declaration of Independence, the presidency and the civil rights movement.

Will I get the same questions again?

Not for a while. The game remembers which questions you have seen on this device and only repeats them after you have answered every question in the category.