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
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Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine and military leader, lived during which century?
All of these figures lived in the 5th century BC EXCEPT:
Pericles
Confucius
Julius Caesar
Socrates
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