History Survival Quiz

Great moments. Questionable memories. Up to thirty questions. Three mistakes ends your run.

Solo practice is free in every format. This advanced group format requires a £4.99 Quiz Night Pass for the host; guests join free.

The rules

Up to 30 questions from the active history pool. The third wrong answer ends your attempt. A correct answer earns 100 points. Private rooms include an optional Double Dare chip.

Bring your group

One host creates the room and shares its code. Up to 30 players join before the start. Guests play free. A £4.99 Quiz Night Pass includes unlimited advanced games and rematches for 24 hours from your first eligible game start.

A taste of the questions

These examples come from the current active pool, including approved corrections. Your actual game gets a random draw and can contain different questions.

Which country did the pharaohs rule?

Answer: Ancient Egypt

Pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt.

Which battle in 1815 ended Napoleon's final period in power?

Answer: Waterloo

Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo in 1815.

Which empire had Tenochtitlan as its capital?

Answer: Aztec

Tenochtitlan was the Aztec capital, on the site of modern Mexico City.

Want a different challenge?

The Daily Hunt uses the same daily questions for everyone and has its own world leaderboard. Your custom quiz-room score stays within your room. Explore the playbook for reviewed guides and original practice content as it is published.