Only 10% Of People Can Pass This Simple History Test - Can You?

For many of us History hasn't played a huge part in our lives since our GCSE's, but how much from school can you remember? Take the quiz to find out if you can score in the top 10%!

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Created by RachBuzz
On Apr 13, 2017

In ancient Egypt both men and women wore makeup, but what was the black pigment made of?

In the Roman Republic of Ancient Rome, what was the highest ranking?

Who was Henry VIII's 5th wife?

On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

What was the name of Tutankhamun's wife?

Which two languages did the people of Ancient Rome speak?

How many Tudor kings and queens were there?

When did the attack on Britain known as "The Blitz" begin?

For how many years did Queen Victoria reign?

Athens and Sparta were two important states of Ancient...

Why did Queen Mary become known as "Bloody Mary"?

Who is believed to have been shot in the eye with an arrow in the Battle of Hastings?

Around what year did the Western Roman Empire fall?

On what date did Hitler die?

Before Egyptians were mummified their organs were removed, what was the name of the pots their organs were then placed in?

Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

When were the first Olympic games held in Ancient Greece?

Did the Edwardian era come before or after the Victorian era?

Who invented the Hypocaust system (the first form of central heating)?

When did the Second World War end?

You're in the 90%...

You're in the 90%...

Don't worry, most adults are. If you'd like to beat your score then maybe it's time to whip out the old Horrible History books and get reacquainted with the Tudors, Celts and Romans.

You score in the top 10%

You score in the top 10%

Look at you go you History buff - you scored in the top 10%! You're educated, aware of the importance of historical context, and definitely have a favourite period in history.

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