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.
 
 
The revolutionary general and first president of the United States George Washington lived in which century?
16th century
17th century
18th century
19th century
 
 
Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine and military leader, lived during which century?
12th century
9th century
17th century
15th century
 
 
Which of these historical figures lived during the 2nd Century?
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Charlemagne
 
 
All of these figures lived in the 18th century EXCEPT:
Marie Antoinette
Voltaire
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Queen Victoria of England
 
 
In which century did Isaac Newton live?
12th Century
15th Century
19th Century
17th Century
 
 
Which of these famous historical figures lived during the 16th century?
Rembrandt
William Shakespeare
Napoleon Bonaparte
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
 
 
In which century did Leonardo da Vinci live?
13th Century
11th Century
15th Century
17th Century
 
 
All of these figures lived in the 15th Century except:
Christopher Columbus
Isabella I queen of Spain
Montezuma
Elizabeth I queen of England
 
 
In what century did Alexander the Great, the renowned conqueror and king of ancient Macedonia, live?
5th century AD
4th century BC
12th century BC
1th century AD
 
 
Which of these figures lived during the 14th century?
Marco Polo
Genghis Khan
Martin Luther
Joan of Arc
 
 
All of these figures lived in the 13th Century except:
William Wallace
Marco Polo
Genghis Khan
Martin Luther
 
 
Which of these scientists lived during the 17th century?
Marie Curie
Galileo Galilei
Nicolaus Copernicus
Charles Darwin
 
 
Which of these historical figures lived during the 8th Century AD?
Charlemagne
Genghis Khan
Richard the Lionheart
Alfred the Great
 
 
In which century did Genghis Khan found the Mongol Empire?
15th Century
9th Century
7th Century
13th Century
 
 
All of these figures lived in the 5th century BC EXCEPT:
Socrates
Pericles
Confucius
Julius Caesar
 
Try Again...
History's a bit of a jumbled puzzle for you right now, isn't it? All those centuries, kings, artists, and explorers can easily blur together. Don't get discouraged! Start with simple timelines of major world events and famous people. Focus on one era at a time, and soon you'll be placing those figures in history with more confidence.
 
Not Bad!
You've got a good foundation in history! Some major figures and their times are clear in your mind, but others are still a bit hazy. Why not revisit those tricky centuries? Brush up on major events and see how certain people fit into those broader historical periods. Maybe try a quiz focused on just one century at a time?
 
History Aficionado
Impressive! You clearly have a knack for placing figures in time. History excites you, and you've invested time in studying the past. Ready for a new challenge? Tackle historical biographies that delve into a single person's era in-depth. Or try exploring how famous people from different centuries may have influenced one another!
 
Historical Expert
Outstanding! History is your playground, and you navigate those centuries with ease. Your interest in the past is clearly deep-rooted. Think about exploring historical debates, comparing the different ways historians analyze important events or figures. Or perhaps you're ready to contribute your own historical insights by writing or researching?
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