🏛️ History Trivia

From ancient empires to modern times — how much history do you remember?

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Question 1 of 10

What is the name of the US Navy spy ship which was attacked and captured by North Korean forces in 1968?

About history trivia

History trivia connects the dots from ancient empires to the modern day: wars, rulers, revolutions, inventions and the dates that shaped the world. This quiz keeps a wide lens, so a fan of Roman history and someone who knows their 20th-century politics will both have a shot.

This free history trivia quiz draws from 158+ history questions and shuffles a fresh set every play, so you can keep going for new questions — no signup, no download. Want a new challenge daily? Try Daily Trivia, or gather the group for live Team Trivia.

What this quiz covers

  • Ancient civilisations and empires
  • Wars, revolutions and treaties
  • Kings, queens and world leaders
  • Major inventions and discoveries
  • Key dates and turning points

History trivia: did you know?

  • Oxford University was already teaching students before the Aztec Empire was founded.
  • Cleopatra lived closer in time to the first Moon landing than to the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
  • The shortest war in recorded history, between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896, lasted around 38 minutes.

Tips to improve your score

Anchor yourself with a few landmark dates per century — once you know the era, you can reason your way to the right answer instead of guessing blind.

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Frequently asked questions

Is History Trivia free?

Yes — it’s completely free, with no signup or download. Just press play and answer.

How many history questions are there?

There are 158+ history trivia questions, and each quiz gives you a fresh shuffled set — play again any time for new questions.

Can I play with my team or friends?

This is a quick solo quiz, but for groups try Team Trivia — a live multiplayer trivia game where everyone joins from their own device.