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How well do you know the history of the American continent?

Although America’s history may seem distant and even young to us, it is not so. This continent was already inhabited thousands of years ago, but due to its ignorance until the discovery by Christopher Columbus, nothing was known about it. However, this continent has played an irreplaceable role in history and it is appropriate to know at least the basics of its history.

More from the series Quizzes about history:

When Christopher Columbus discovered America?

The year 1492 is considered the (re) discovery of America.

Which of these empires did not decompose in the territory of present-day Mexico?

At the time of the greatest expansion, the Inca Empire was spread over the present-day states of Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina.

Which of these crops originates in America and was imported after its recent discovery?

Potatoes were domesticated about 4 to 5,000 years ago in present-day Peru.

What was the impetus for the start of the American Civil War?

When Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election, he planned to abolish slavery. However, the southern states in particular did not agree with this, which then started a civil war.

Which of these men was not the President of the United States?

John Tyler

Benjamin Franklin was an American statesman, one of the founding fathers and one of the leaders of the American Revolution. However, he was not the president of the United States.

Which empire was destroyed by the conqueror Hernando Cortés?

Hernando Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztec Empire and took the territory of present-day Mexico for Spain.

In which South American state was Augusto Pinoche president and de facto dictator t?

Augusto Pinochet was the 31st President of Chile and the leader of a right-wing military dictatorship .

Which country joined the United States last?

50. Hawaii became a U.S. state on August 21, 1959. Alaska became the 49th U.S. state in January 1959.

Which empire had its capital Tenochtitlan?

Inca Empire

Mayan Empire

Aztec Empire

Tenochtitlan was founded sometime between 1310 and 1325 and it was destroyed by Spanish conquerors in 1521. Today, Mexico City stands on its ruins.

When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to finally actively entered World War II?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941 and crushed the United States. This caused the United States to become actively involved in World War II.

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