Which Century Did They Live In?

From the wisdom of ancient philosophers to the boldness of Renaissance visionaries, this quiz invites you to traverse time, identifying when these historical figures left their indelible marks on the world. Perfect for history aficionados and curious minds alike, each question is a gateway to the past, testing your understanding of the timeline of human brilliance. Let's test your historic knowledge right now.
 
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The revolutionary general and first president of the United States George Washington lived in which century?
17th century
18th century
16th century
19th century
 
2 of 15
Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine and military leader, lived during which century?
17th century
15th century
9th century
12th century
 
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Hint
Which of these historical figures lived during the 2nd Century?
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Charlemagne
 
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All of these figures lived in the 18th century EXCEPT:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Voltaire
Marie Antoinette
Queen Victoria of England
 
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In which century did Isaac Newton live?
12th Century
19th Century
17th Century
15th Century
 
6 of 15
Which of these famous historical figures lived during the 16th century?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
William Shakespeare
Rembrandt
 
7 of 15
In which century did Leonardo da Vinci live?
11th Century
13th Century
15th Century
17th Century
 
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All of these figures lived in the 15th Century except:
Christopher Columbus
Elizabeth I queen of England
Montezuma
Isabella I queen of Spain
 
9 of 15
In what century did Alexander the Great, the renowned conqueror and king of ancient Macedonia, live?
4th century BC
1th century AD
12th century BC
5th century AD
 
10 of 15
Which of these figures lived during the 14th century?
Genghis Khan
Martin Luther
Joan of Arc
Marco Polo
 
11 of 15
All of these figures lived in the 13th Century except:
Martin Luther
Genghis Khan
William Wallace
Marco Polo
 
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Which of these scientists lived during the 17th century?
Charles Darwin
Marie Curie
Nicolaus Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
 
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Hint
Which of these historical figures lived during the 8th Century AD?
Alfred the Great
Richard the Lionheart
Genghis Khan
Charlemagne
 
14 of 15
Hint
In which century did Genghis Khan found the Mongol Empire?
15th Century
13th Century
7th Century
9th Century
 
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Hint
All of these figures lived in the 5th century BC EXCEPT:
Pericles
Confucius
Julius Caesar
Socrates
 
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