How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 115 questions focused on true-or-false style world history claims.

No—there is no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

What answer format does it use?

Each question has 4 options, even though the topic is true-or-false, to make close calls more challenging.

How do I choose the length and difficulty?

Use the start settings to select your question count and difficulty; Mixed gives a blend of easier and trickier claims.

What topics are covered in the 115 questions?

Expect a broad mix across ancient, medieval, and modern history, including empires, wars, discoveries, and major cultural shifts.

Online Quiz: True or false: world history

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

This quiz sharpens your ability to evaluate historical claims quickly, using context clues like dates, geography, and cause-and-effect. You’ll also build a stronger sense of chronology, helping you place events and civilizations in the right time and region.

Each question uses a 4-option format with no timer, so you can think it through without pressure. Before you start, pick how many questions you want and choose a difficulty setting—Mixed blends easier “core knowledge” items with more nuanced statements.

Common pitfalls to watch for

Many wrong answers come from statements that are almost true: the right person but the wrong century, the right empire but the wrong location, or a real event with an exaggerated outcome. Another frequent trap is modern assumptions—projecting today’s borders, names, or technologies onto the past.

Confusing similar-sounding rulers, dynasties, or wars
Mixing up timelines (ancient vs medieval vs early modern)
Treating myths, legends, and propaganda as literal history
Overgeneralizing “firsts” and “invented by” claims
Assuming Europe-centric timelines apply everywhere

How the difficulty stays balanced

To keep Mixed difficulty fair, the quiz alternates between straightforward statements and ones that require a second check of context, so you’re not hit with only obscure trivia. If you want a smoother warm-up, lower the difficulty; if you prefer more curveballs and close calls, raise it and increase the question count for a longer session.