We all sat through years of history class. Whether any of it stuck is another question entirely, which is exactly what this quiz is here to find out.
Ten questions, from ancient Rome to Napoleon’s last stand, with a few empires and revolutions in between. Nothing absurdly obscure, but nothing you can coast through either.
So, how much do you actually remember? Scroll down and find out.
History Quiz #1
Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, often cited as one of the richest people in history?
The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between which two powers?
Who was the first Roman emperor?
The Meiji Restoration of 1868 marked the modernization of which country?
Which ancient wonder stood in the city of Alexandria?
The Hundred Years' War was fought primarily between England and which other kingdom?
Which document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English monarchy?
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 brought which leader to power in Russia?
The Rosetta Stone was key to deciphering which ancient writing system?
Which battle in 1815 marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte?
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