Test your knowledge of history with our quick quizzes. Each history quiz covers a popular Edexcel GCSE or A level topic and it’s a great way to see how much you know, whether you're doing some last-minute revision or you just want to exercise your brain cells. We’ll be adding more quizzes on a regular basis.
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The Atlantic Slave Trade
Do you know which English port was most active in the Atlantic slave trade?
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The Wars of the Roses 1455-1485
Kingmaker, Wishmaker, Widowmaker... Any idea which of these names was given to the Earl of Warwick?
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British Political History c1945-1990
You’ve no doubt heard of the ‘Winter of Discontent’... you may even know which year it took place... but do you know which Shakespeare play the term comes from?
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International Relations 1900-1939
Do you find it hard to remember the difference between all the different treaties, pacts and crises? If so, try our quiz and test your knowledge of this fascinating period of history.
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Northern Ireland c1968-99
Do you know what 30 January 1972 is also known as? I’ll give you a clue... it’s not Black Friday.
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Christmas History Quiz
Why not get in the mood for Christmas and test your historical knowledge at the same time with our special Christmas History Quiz?
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Germany 1918-1939
Any idea where the Weimar Republic got its name from? If you think you know, then why not have a go at this quiz?
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The Norman Conquest
Goodison Park, Stamford Bridge, White Hart Lane... which of these football grounds was also a famous battle at which Harold Godwinson defeated the Vikings?
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The Cold War
Bamboo Curtain, Roman Curtain, Ice Curtain... which of these terms were used to describe boundaries between communist and capitalist states and which are more likely to be hanging from your kitchen window?
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The Spanish Civil War
Spain: land of sun, sea, sand... and until the 1970s, fascist dictatorship. Test your knowledge of the Spanish Civil War with this fascinating quiz!
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The European Witchcraze
Vampires, skeletons, ghosts... of all the things that go bump in the night, it’s witches that terrify me! Why not get in the mood for Hallowe'en with this fascinating quiz?
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The USA 1945-70
You’ve no doubt heard of Malcolm X, but do you know who El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was? Try our quiz on this fascinating topic.
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Vietnam 1960-75
This is one of our most popular topics at GCSE so I'm expecting some high scores on this quiz!
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Indian Independence c1900-47
I'm sure you all know who Gandhi is, but do you know which university he studied at?
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China c1930-1989
Ever heard of Panda diplomacy? If you think you know what it is then why not have a go at this quiz? I'll be impressed if you can get 100%!
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The American West 1840-1895
You may have seen the movies and know your outlaws, but do you know the difference between a Sod House and a Sweat Lodge?
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The Transformation of British Society 1800-51
If you thought this period of history was boring, it's time to think again! Try our quiz on this fascinating topic.
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Russia 1900-39
If you think you know the difference between a Gulag and a Kulak then why not have a go at this quiz?
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The USA in the 1920s and 30s
Al Capone, Bugs Moran, Bugsy Malone... do you know which one was the target of the St Valentine's Day Massacre?
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